Learn to code for free AND score a cool job in LA
Posted on October 22, 2012 | Categories: Technology
A few days ago I learned about a very cool and unique way to get yourself a job as a coder at GOOD – an innovative digital media company based in Los Angeles. And the best part – you don’t even need a CS degree or know how to code, you can learn!
GOOD partnered with Apollo Group and created “Coding for Good” – a hybrid between online learning and job application. The steps are simple:
- Learn how to code with experts from Twitter, GrooveShark, HUGE and SoundCloud. How awesome is that?!
- Complete your final project by the end of November
- Selected finalists are flown to LA to compete in the final round
Start learning to code now, so you can submit your project by December and start a new year with a new cool job. Ahh, now that I’m writing this, I’m actually tempted to try out, to have a reason to move and combine my two passions – work with technology and surf!
Even if you don’t end up as a finalist, the lessons are really informative, related to modern, in-demand technology (HTML5, JavaScript, working with APIs) and even include video tutorials. I just watched the HTML5 canvas lesson by Dan from Electronic Arts, and it’s such great quality content that is available online, for free – so take advantage!
If you need more information, check out the Coding for Good website
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