Our Programs

Training Programs

Summer Coding Bootcamps

  • Equip teens with foundational web development skills, culminating in building personal websites or contributing to community-oriented projects.
  • Offer intensive, hands-on coding bootcamps to provide practical skills and exposure to coding languages.

Tech Workshops and Seminars

  • Conduct workshops on various technology topics, including coding, cybersecurity, data science, and more.
  • Project-based learning workshops: Provide structured courses designed to tackle specific social issues using coding skills, like building apps for environmental awareness or educational tools for underserved communities.

Mentoring

  • Connect aspiring young coders with industry tech professionals for personalized guidance and career support.

Job Placement

  • Offer assistance in resume building, interview preparation, and establish partnerships with tech companies to create job opportunities.

 

Empower Your Future with Google Career Certificates

The Code for Change is thrilled to offer scholarships for Google Career Certificates, empowering our community to access in-demand jobs through rapid reskilling. These online, self-paced programs, developed and taught by Google employees, equip you with practical skills in high-growth fields like:

  • Google IT Support Professional Certificate: Learn to install, support, and maintain computer systems and networks.
  • Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate: Master the fundamentals of data analysis and visualization.
  • Google Project Management Professional Certificate: Develop essential project management skills for successful project execution.
  • Google UX Design Professional Certificate: Gain the skills to design user-centered digital experiences.
  • Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate: Learn to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats.

Criteria to Receive a Scholarship

  1. Be 18+ and live in the U.S. (at the time of application)
  1. Fill in the application form and all the required information. Make sure that you give detailed information to help us process your form quickly.
  2. Commit to completing the certificate by dedicating 8-10 hours per week to completing the course.

Priority will be given to residents in the DMV region (DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia). However, all are encouraged to apply.

Ready to Transform Your Future?

Apply today or email, info@thecodeforchange.org to learn more about scholarship opportunities and get started on your path to a fulfilling career.

Why Google Career Certificates with The Code for Change?

  • No Degree or Experience Required: Launch your career with the skills, passion, and ambition you already possess.
  • Fast-Track to Success: Complete certificates in under six months part-time and gain a competitive edge in the job market.
  • Employer Connections: Network directly with over 150 top U.S. employers upon graduation to jumpstart your job search.
  • High-Demand Fields: Tap into over 1.5 million job openings across certificate areas, with demand continually growing.
  • Ongoing Support & Mentorship: The Code for Change provides mentoring from industry experts and job coaching to help participants secure high demand jobs in the technology sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get a Google Career Certificate scholarship?

To receive a Google Career Certificate Scholarship from The Code for Change here are the requirements:

  1. Be 18 years or older (at the time of application)
  2. Commit to completing the certificate in six months or less by dedicating 8-10 hours per week to coursework.
  3. Fill out the application and all the required information.

What Prior Experience is needed?

None. There is no experience required to take the Google Career Certificate Program.

How long does the Google Career Certificate Program take? 

Although it is self-paced, you will have 6 months to complete this program under this scholarship.

Is a Google Career Certificate Worth it?

One of the benefits of the Google Career Certificate Program is the access to potential employers. Google has connections with a consortium of more than 150 companies. In addition, The Code for Change provides mentoring from industry experts and job coaching to help participants secure high demand jobs in the technology sector.

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