🌈🏳️🌈Chicago Public Library and CPL’s Rainbow Committee are seeking submissions of LGBT+ art and artists to be displayed at various Chicago Public Library locations around the city in celebration of Pride Month this June 2022. There will be a small stipend provided if your work is chosen. Please send inquiries with dimensions and samples of your work to keaves
Code Elevate: Young Women of Color Summer Coding Bootcamp
Girls Who Code Informational Event
My name is Miya Newman and I am president of Girls Who Code, a club at Lane working to mend the gender gap in STEM through mentorship and education. With that being said, tomorrow (3/17) we are hosting an event open to all girls at Lane grades 9-11. The event’s purpose is to promote the Summer Immersion Program and encourage girls to apply. I have attached a description and flyer. There will also be free food and drinks catered from a restaurant local to Lane! If you have any questions feel free to contact me (mbnewman@cps.edu). Thank You so much for your time and consideration.
Event Description:
Calling all empowered women or non-binary students who are interested in coding!! Or anyone who is desperately looking for intensive summer programs to put on their college applications!! Apply for the 100% free Girls Who Code Summer Programs that are going to be ongoing from June 17 – August 12 by joining Lane Tech’s Girls Who Code club this Thursday in Room 235. Free food and drinks will be provided to anyone that decides to stop by!
The 2-week Summer Immersion Program (SIP) is Girls Who Code’s main program for current 9th-11th graders to join live virtual classrooms led by industry-leading companies like EA, Pfizer, and ViacomCBS. You’ll learn web design and coding by building impactful projects you care about through HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You’ll even get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the coolest companies in the business. Plus, all SIP students can apply for need-based grants up to $500 for completing the program!
The Self-Paced Program is an alternative option that gives current 9th-12th graders the flexibility to earn beginner-level badges in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web development or an intermediate-level badge in Python for cybersecurity through independent study and real-world projects.
Remember to complete this form if you are interested in joining us. https://forms.gle/HmJnvAuYmUor7hoi7
PAID Software Development Apprenticeship (seniors not starting a 4-year college program)
SDA – SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT APPRENTICESHIP – CCC-C4ITA
The Software Development Apprenticeship at Wilbur Wright College is a 2-year Apprenticeship for students that have an interest, aptitude, and some previous exposure to technology. Apprentice will be enrolled in courses at Wright College while getting on-the-job training, (20 hours per week) with a participating IT company.
Students that apply will undergo a process and interview with several companies until they receive a final offer of employment as an Apprentice. All participants will be on track to earning an Associate Degree in Software Development and be eligible to convert to full time employees with companies they work with during the apprenticeship period.
The SDA program is a partnership between Wilbur Wright College of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and Center for IT Talent Acceleration (C4ITA).
Why Software Development?
- Software developers are in high demand.
- A software development degree is a pipeline to a career as a software engineer.
Application Deadline:
Early deadline: Mar 31, 2022 (Becomes eligible for summer program)
Regular deadline: May 15, 2022
Start Date is August 2022 (2-year apprenticeship that is eligible to convert to full time at the end of the apprenticeship period.)
Basic Qualifications:
- Interested in technology career
- On Track to graduate from high school (Class of 2022) OR 2021/2020 graduates.
- Completed computer classes/experience (ex: classes, camp, school project or competition)
- Application Development experience (ex: created an app or completed one computer science project (preferred)
- College-ready in English and Math
- Demonstrated passion for the technology field (i.e. Computer Science Club, CS coursework, etc.)
Will I have student support through the program?
The apprenticeship team, Wilbur Wright team along with our nonprofit partner C4ITA will provide student support
Compensation and Benefits for Apprentices:
- Compensation – $21/hour
- Benefits – Tuition can be covered by financial aid, scholarships and/or by participating companies during the apprenticeship (or a combination).
- Advance career goals
- Gain industry-related work experience
- Opportunity to gain full-time employment at the completion of the program
- Access to invested employers
Where will the classes take place?
Virtually and at In-person at Wright College Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center
1645 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Where will I work?
Worksites will vary between In-person (downtown Chicago), virtual and/or hybrid until further notice.
How to Apply: Students – Apply at www.c4ita.org
Questions:
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- Laura Nitanda and Anand Setty at forms
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Opportunity
Here’s a note from Ericka Corral, a Lane alum about a cool opportunity:
Hi everyone! Interested in learning about Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning? I participated in this program last summer and I highly recommend it! The SureStart MIT RAISE FutureMakers program is a 6-week remote program (over Zoom) where you will receive one-on-one mentoring, AI/Machine Learning curriculum materials, and networking opportunities with industry professionals! The flyers below include more information about the program, but I am willing to answer any questions as a past participant (corralem)! The deadline is March 31st, 2022.
Relevant Links:
- Application link for the middle school track
- Application link for high school and undergraduate students
- Link for any graduate, masters and PhD students interested in becoming program mentors to apply to be either a Machine Learning mentor or an App Development mentor. Both are part-time, remote and paid positions.
- App Development Mentor
Jones College Prep’s third annual Jones Jam
From the Jones College Prep HS Computer Science Honor Society in collaboration with the following Jones clubs – Women in STEM, Girl Who Code , Cybersecurity, and Robotics:
Do you want to explore the endless potential of computer science, from music and video game development to robotics and cybersecurity? Want to learn to code or how you can expand your computer science expertise? How about learning about what it’s like to work in tech? You can experience all of this and so much more at Jones College Prep’s third annual Jones Jam, a “jam-packed” day filled with interactive workshops, speakers from tech companies, and delicious food (including ice cream)! What’s more, the whole event is FREE. Jones Jam will be taking place on Saturday, March 19th from 8 AM-3:15 PM at Jones College Prep, which is located at 700 S. State Street. All CPS high school students are welcome to attend, and registration is required. So, bring a friend or two, and register for Jones Jam at jonesjam.org today! Thank you, and we hope to see you there!
website: jonesjam.org
flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15QTRu5G6sw7IYTjeEEm9V8HGsej89Qpf/view?usp=sharing
registration form: https://forms.gle/97cieyLejmSowxaBA
Lane Tech Computer Science 