#TechTipTuesday🖥️

Remember, your portfolio is a reflection of your coding skills, creativity, and work ethic, invest time and effort into making it impressive, informative, and relevant!

Round #2: This or That??? 👀 👋

What do you prefer? Post your answers down below! #thisorthat

We were thrilled to honor @Mastercard with LaunchCode’s Stellar Employer Partner Award this fall. Since 2014, Mastercard has hired more than 130 LaunchCoders to their technology team and has invested nearly $400,000 in LaunchCode’s work!

Learned and Launched🚀

We’ve launched a QA Software Engineer with a new hiring partner TurningPoint Healthcare Solutions! We are thrilled to collaborate with an incredible organization dedicated to making a positive difference in their community. #tech #engineer

#TechTipTuesday🚀

Go the extra mile, take initiative, and maintain a strong work ethic. People will notice!

LaunchCode exists to connect talent with opportunities in the booming tech workforce, and encourage employers to think differently when recruiting and hiring tech talent. Invaluable partners like @EdwardJones not only support LaunchCoders, but are committed to hiring them.

Before LaunchCode, Kara was working the same job she had in high school, stocking grocery shelves. After taking a LaunchCode course, she was placed in an apprenticeship at Bayer.

“Working at Bayer, I’m constantly challenged to grow and learn and do new things." #CareerChangers

Thank you to Bullhorn for being a 2023 Planetary Partner! Your support of LaunchCode’s events keeps LaunchCode active in the St. Louis Tech community.

Learned and Launched with @Accenture! 🚀🚀

We've launched two Project Portfolio Managers! We appreciate your ongoing dedication and commitment to creating opportunities for non-traditional tech talent. #tech #techjobs #stl

Alex was a manager who decided to take his transferable skills to the tech industry, where he learned to code part-time through LaunchCode.

Curious how hiring a life-experienced career changer can transform your tech team? bit.ly/46JlKGF #careerchangers

#TechTipTuesday📚

Never stop learning! The tech industry is constantly evolving, and so should your skills!

Thank you to @Emerson_News for supporting LaunchCode’s Tech Career Accelerator in St. Louis. The Accelerator will aid individuals in transforming their lives with no-cost tech and career training programs each year.

After serving two tours in the Army, film school education, and a retail jobs Shawn was ready for a new direction.

He took a LaunchCode course and found a career he loves as a Software Developer. He gained a great work-life balance and steady income. #CareerChangers

Jumpstart your career in tech with LaunchCode!

Applications are open for Part-Time Virtual WebDev. Gain all of the technical skills needed for an entry-level tech job tuition-free! Don't miss out, apply now! bit.ly/3SotNnI

#tech #career #KC #STL #kansascity #stlouis

We love these posts! Learned and Launched 🚀🚀🚀

We’ve launched THREE JIRA Migration Python Programmers with hiring partner @Boeing! Thank you for your support in providing alternative pathways to great careers in technology. #tech #techjobs #stl

Thank you to @ATT for being a 2023 PlanetaryPartner! Your support of LaunchCode’s events keeps LaunchCode active in the St. Louis Tech community.

LaunchCode helps individuals transform their financial futures, which we know causes a ripple effect to their families and communities. Thank you to the Pettus Foundation for your commitment to creating pathways to accessible tech education in St. Louis.

#TechTipTuesday📚

Networking is a two-way street; focus on helping others and fostering meaningful connections. You never know where one "hello" may take you!

Thank you to SIM St. Louis and the Gateway to Innovation Giveback for your investment in LaunchCode’s Tech Career Accelerator in St. Louis, making pathways to affordable tech education possible.

Whitney worked in the restaurant industry and lost her job during the pandemic. Needing to support her family, she took a Women+ Data class.

Today, she has a steady income, healthcare, and a flexible schedule that allows her to spend more time with her family. #CareerChangers

Learned and launched with a NEW hiring partner! 🚀⭐

We just launched a Software Developer with Children's Factory! This is an exciting partnership and we're looking forward to more collaboration with a great company right in our community! #tech #softwaredeveloper #techjobs

#TechTipTuesday🎃

Set specific, measurable, and achievable goals to keep yourself motivated and on track in your learning and development journey.

Thank you to @HunterEngCo for being a 2023 Planetary Partner! Your support of LaunchCode’s events keeps LaunchCode active in the St. Louis Tech community.

Rachel's transition from barista to Business Analyst capitalized on her analytical talents and guiding data-driven decisions.

Learn how hiring a life-experienced career changer can add value, diverse perspectives, and skills to your tech team. bit.ly/46JlKGF

Did you miss the preview of our 2023 Anthem video at Stellar Soirée? Check it out! Thank you @teamlewisglobal 📹

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#TechTipTuesday💡

Stay focused on your goals and keep working towards them.

Considered applying for LaunchCode? Make sure our programs are right for you! Find what you'll need to be successful in Part-Time WebDev. 📚

blog.launchcode.org/what-you-need-… #launchcode #techeducation #coding #programming #tech

LaunchCode helps individuals transform their financial futures, which we know causes a ripple effect to their families and communities. Thank you to @RGA_RE and the RGA Foundation for your commitment to creating pathways to accessible tech education in St. Louis.

This or That??? 🤔

What do you prefer? Post your answers down below! #thisorthat

After participating in LaunchCode’s Women+, Kimberly was placed at the Federal Reserve Bank. She was hired as a Governance Coordinator and has risen through the ranks and is the IT Manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis today. #CareerChangers

Thank you to @Citi for investing in LaunchCode’s mission to train and connect STL community members with employers in need of skilled tech talent.

#TechTipTuesday💡

Find communities, attend local coding meetups or conferences, and don't hesitate to reach out to experienced developers to ask for mentorship and guidance.

Thank you to @Verizon for being a 2023 Planetary Partner! Your support of LaunchCode’s events keeps LaunchCode active in the St. Louis Tech community.

LaunchCode is honored to be one of seven winning solutions for Tiger Global Impact Venture’s inaugural Gender Equity in STEM Challenge, powered by @SolveMIT !

#TechTipTuesday💡

Regularly practice coding challenges and explore new technologies to stay updated and continuously improve your skills.

Meet our Tech Talent: Mahmoud

Technical skills: JAngular, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS/HTML, Node.JS, Svelte, MySQL, PostMan

Hire Our Tech Talent Here: bit.ly/3DGc1nv

Thank you to the Oppenstein Brothers Foundation for supporting LaunchCode’s Tech Career Accelerator in Kansas City. The Accelerator will aid individuals in transforming their lives with no-cost tech and career training programs each year.

Thank you to Interco Charitable Trust for supporting LaunchCode’s Tech Career Accelerator. The Accelerator will aid individuals in transforming their lives with no-cost tech and career training programs each year.

👋 Submit your application by TOMORROW NIGHT (10/6) for our full-time virtual WebDev program. If you are a veteran, transitioning out of the military, or have an active security clearance, you are eligible for this program!

Apply by 10/6: bit.ly/3r1GkCj

Congratulations to all of our 2023 Stellar Soirée award winners! ⭐

Stellar Employer Partner Award - Mastercard

Stellar Community Partner Award - Berges Family Foundation

Stellar Staff Award - Carrie Jones

Stellar Alumni Award - Bonnie Why

We had an amazing time last week! Check out our stellar-starry night! 🌟 #stellarsoirée

Congratulations to our second cohort of LaunchCode graduates at Algoa Correctional Center! Amazing work! 🎉🎊🎓 #tech #skills #graduates #graduation

Thank you to @Centene for being a 2023 Galaxy Partner! Your support of LaunchCode’s events keeps LaunchCode active in the St. Louis Tech community.

Today’s the day to celebrate a decade of shaping the tech industry, empowering our community!

Buy a raffle ticket to win a week stay in a private home on Cape Cod. Purchase until 9:40 pm or until sold out. You don’t have to come to win! event.gives/stellarsoiree

JOIN OUR TEAM! 🚀

We are hiring a Director of People Operations in St. Louis! Find the job description and details here: bit.ly/3t7MO3o #hiring #nowhiring #joinourteam #stl

Learned and launched four technologists! 🚀🚀🚀🚀

We've launched FOUR Junior Mainframe System Analysts with @Cigna! Thank you for your continued support and commitment to providing pathways for non-traditional tech talent! #tech #mainframe

Are you a veteran? Do you have a security clearance? Are you transitioning out of the military?

Now is the time to apply for our full-time virtual WebDev program. Apply here by October 6: bit.ly/3r1GkCj

#military #veteran #vet #freeprogram

This Thursday, September 28 we’re bringing the stars down to earth at LaunchCode’s Stellar Soirée presented by Edward Jones from 5:30-10:00 pm at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. ✨

You won’t want to miss it! There are still a few tickets left! launchcode.org/stellarsoiree

Thank you to the Skillbuilders Fund for investing in LaunchCode’s mission to train and connect Kansas City community members with employers in need of skilled and diverse tech talent.

Learned and launched teacher edition! 📚 🖥️

We've launched a STEM - Java Teacher with @UCitySchools! What an amazing way to teach technology in our neighboring community! #tech #universitycity

⚠️ APPLICATIONS ARE EXTENDED ⚠️

If you have a security clearance, you now have until October 6 to apply for our full-time virtual Web Development program. Don't miss the opportunity to learn in-demand tech skills at no cost to you!

Apply here: bit.ly/3r1GkCj

LaunchCode’s Stellar Soirée is just around the corner! 🚀. Get your event tickets before they’re sold out! launchcode.org/stellarsoiree

👋 Don’t forget to buy a raffle ticket for your chance to win a week stay on Cape Cod! bit.ly/3E6a447

Thank you to @wwt_inc for being a 2023 Galaxy Partner! Your support of LaunchCode’s events keeps LaunchCode active in the St. Louis Tech community.

#MotivationMonday, wage gaps aren't just a pay discrimination issue; they're an inclusive workforce issue. #hiring #equity #tech

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LaunchCode helps individuals transform their financial futures, which we know causes a ripple effect to their families and communities. Thank you to the @PNCBank Foundation for your commitment to creating pathways to accessible tech education in St. Louis.

Our alumni continue to make us proud! Check out the latest article by Lashana Lewis. "This Black queer entrepreneur tore the ‘paper ceiling,’ and now she’s helping other skilled STEM workers who don’t have diplomas get hired." #tech #STEM #alumni

👋 Volunteers Needed! 👋

Are you interested in volunteering with LaunchCode? We're looking for people interested in administering technical and behavioral interviews for our learners.

Find more information and register here: bit.ly/48cWutt #volunteers #STL #hiring

Thank you to the Mason L. Dean Foundation for supporting LaunchCode in Kansas City. The Kansas City Career Tech Accelerator will aid individuals in transforming their lives with no-cost tech and career training programs each year.

Another successful first day of class in the books! St. Louis welcomed over 100 aspiring technologists to start their journey. Time to study! 📚 #tech #stl #freeeducation

Time is ticking! ⏳ Don’t miss out on LaunchCode’s Stellar Soirée presented by Edward Jones — our 10-year milestone celebration & fundraiser.

Grab your event tickets at launchcode.org/stellarsoiree and buy your raffle ticket to win a week stay on Cape Cod at bit.ly/3E6a447

Meet our Tech Talent: Cashlynn

Technical skills: Java, Spring, JavaScript, Angular, Thymeleaf, Python, Typescript, BootStrap, Spring, MySQL, Hibernate

Hire Our Tech Talent Here: bit.ly/3DGc1nv

LaunchCode provides free, high-quality tech training education to people of all backgrounds in the St. Louis community. Thank you to NISA Charitable Fund for your investment in LaunchCode’s programs, including Women+.

LaunchCode provides free, high-quality tech training education to people of all backgrounds in the Philadelphia community. Thank you to the Joan M. Wismer Foundation for your investment in LaunchCode’s Philadelphia programming.

Learned and launched! 🚀

We've launched a Data Analyst with a new hiring partner @AltCapKC in Kansas City! We are excited to join forces with an amazing organization working to make an impact in their community. #tech #kansascity

#MotivationMonday do what 's best for your organization and ensure diversity! Tap into the tools needed to do so! 🔧 🧰 bit.ly/3iIGN8q

Thank you to @bairesdev for investing in LaunchCode’s mission to train and connect individuals from all walks of life with employers in need of skilled tech talent.

We have a deep appreciation for our mock interviews and the priceless skills they enable our students to enhance!

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers! Are you interested in becoming a volunteer with LaunchCode? Click the link in our bio for more information. #hiring

🍁 🍂 Fall into September with our Tech Talent: Robert

Technical skills: JavaScript, Angular, Java, HTML/CSS, React, TypeScript, Spring Boot, MySQL, AWS

Hire Our Tech Talent Here: bit.ly/3DGc1nv #hiring #techjobs #techtalent

Dreaming of a getaway? 🏖️ As part of Stellar Soirée presented by Edward Jones, we’re raffling off a 1-week stay in a private home on Cape Cod. You don’t have to attend to win! Only 150 tickets available at $150 each, your chances of winning are huge!

event.gives/stellarsoiree.

If you have an active security clearance, we have the program for you!

Learn to code for free! Applications are open for virtual, full-time WebDev. Gain the knowledge and skills to transition into the tech industry. Apply by Sept. 17 bit.ly/444OqrA

#tech #jobs

Thank you to the @amfam for investing in LaunchCode’s mission to train and connect community members with employers in need of skilled tech talent.

Congratulations to our St. Louis Part-Time WebDev program graduates! Thank you, COCA — Center of Creative Arts and @wwt_inc for your support of our technologists through their LaunchCode journey! 🚀🥳

#STL #stlouis #tech

Exciting news! 🌟 Tickets for LaunchCode’s Stellar Soirée presented by Edward Jones are now up for grabs. Join us September 28 at the Planetarium in Forest Park for an unforgettable night celebrating 10 years of LaunchCode.

Get your tickets now! launchcode.org/stellarsoiree

Do you have open entry-level tech roles? Meet Tyler 👋

Technical Skills: Python, C, C++, Java, CustomTkinter, Google Speech Recognition

Learn more about our tech talent here: bit.ly/3DGc1nv

Fill your entry-level tech roles with LaunchCode! Meet Elizabeth 🚀

Technical skills: SQL, Python, Pandas, Matplotlib, seaborn, Tableau, Canvas LSM, Lucid Chart, Microsoft Office Suite, VS Code, Jupyter Notebook, Azure Data Studio 2

Learn more: bit.ly/3DGc1nv #hiring

Make a smooth transition into the tech industry with LaunchCode! Military members, veterans, and contracted personnel with active security clearances may apply.

Apply for virtual, full-time WebDev & DevOps by Sept. 17: bit.ly/444OqrA 🚀
#veteran #military #tech #coding

We face a “reskilling emergency,” and more than 1 billion people will need to be reskilled in the next decade — all because of tech advancements.

Employers need to plan for this reality and put employee education initiatives in place. bit.ly/3Kyt52A

#MotivationMonday 🚀 📚

Meet Our Tech Talent: Ashley

Technical skills: Java, JavaScript, Angular, MongoDB, Django, MariaDB, SSH, FTP, OpenVPN, RestAPIs

Interested in Hiring Our Talent? Click here: bit.ly/3DGc1nv

Are you interested in the latest news on events, programs and life at LaunchCode? Sign up for our newsletter! bit.ly/3WFqAR2

Join us August 23 for a webinar dedicated to uplifting and empowering the next generation of women in technology. During this session, we'll take a deep dive into our innovative model and how it's fueling tech companies like Comcast and Charter Spectrum!

Link in bio to RSVP.

Thank you to the Hilda & Preston Davis Foundation for investing in LaunchCode’s mission to train and connect Philadelphia community members with employers in need of skilled and diverse tech talent. #philadelphia #philly #phillytech

Thank you to the Women in Tech for Gender Equality on @GrapevineGiving for nominating LaunchCode for a donation! We're thrilled to be recognized for our work to pave more accessible, equitable pathways for women and folks of other marginalized genders to enter the tech workforce!

Congrats to the cohort of LaunchCode graduates at Missouri Eastern Correctional Center! 🎉🎊🎓 #tech #skills

Save the Date for Stellar Soirée! Join us on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM for an unforgettable evening at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park.

blog.launchcode.org/stellar-soirée…

Thank you to @AscendiumEd Education Group for supporting LaunchCode’s JusTech Program in Missouri helping us transform lives with no-cost tech and career training programs.

What is a LaunchCode class really like? Hear from LaunchCode alumni!

#techjobs #freeeducation #codecamp
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JOIN OUR TEAM! 💪

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a brand new team at LaunchCode! Find the job description and details here: bit.ly/3Q9NJtt #hiring #nowhiring #joinourteam #stl

Thank you to our donor partner, @Mastercard , for supporting LaunchCode’s Women+ program over the past five years! Invaluable partners like Mastercard are dually committed to our organization by hiring LaunchCoders while also supporting our programs! #techjobs

LaunchCode has an apprenticeship program! Learn more from our alumni about their personal experiences. @GetSpectrum Interested in a LaunchCode apprenticeship? Click the link in our bio for more information. #apprenticeship #techjob
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Web Development applications are still open for applicants! 🚀 Find more information here: bit.ly/40VcoEt

Apply today! You have nothing to lose! 💪 #stl #tech

$40,210 - 36 Hours - 127 Donors - 33 Fundraisers - 7 Teams. Thank you for being part of our community and believing in LaunchCode learners. If you missed your chance to contribute during LaunchCode’s Day of Giving, you can always make a donation online at launchcode.org/donate.

LaunchCode provides free, high-quality tech training education to people of all backgrounds in the Philadelphia community. Thank you to @1phltech for your investment in LaunchCode’s Philadelphia Tech Career Accelerator.

LaunchCode provides free, high-quality tech training education to people of all backgrounds in the St. Louis community. Thank you to @pluralsight your investment in LaunchCode’s Access+ program.

🌟 DAY OF GIVING EXTENSION 🌟

You now have until MIDNIGHT to donate! After 20 years of doing one of the most important jobs, Jenifer was able to reenter the workforce as a technologist thanks to LaunchCode and the generosity of our donors.

Donate Here: bit.ly/44gz9EE

LaunchCode’s Day of Giving has started! Join us in eliminating barriers to life-changing careers in technology while reshaping the way companies think about hiring tech talent.

Donate here: bit.ly/44gz9EE #DayofGiving #Tech

LaunchCode's Day of Giving is here! Your donation today helps LaunchCode challenge the existing tech education model while providing equitable access careers.

Any donations made now until 2:00pm CT/ 3:00pm ET July 14 will be matched 1:1. Donate here: bit.ly/44gz9EE

24 HOURS until Day of Giving ⏲️

This time tomorrow we will launch into our Inaugural Day of Giving. Tune in and support our 24-hour online fundraising campaign for LaunchCode supports our tech education and career readiness services, keeping them free. bit.ly/44gz9EE

48 HOURS LEFT ⏲️

Join us for LaunchCode’s Day of Giving this THURSDAY, July 13 from 2 pm - July 14 at 2 pm. This 24-hour online fundraising campaign for LaunchCode supports our tech education and career readiness services, keeping them free for all. bit.ly/44gz9EE