i.c.stars |* Chicago - Cycle 50 (February 2022)

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i.c.stars |*

i.c.stars |* Chicago - Cycle 50 (February 2022)

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Thank you for your interest in i.c.stars! YOUR FUTURE IN TECH, STARTS TODAY! ** _

    We are now accepting applications for Cycle 54. APPLY TODAY!_**

    Cycle 54's training experience will begin in mid-January 2024. ** _
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    _Who are we?:
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    i.c.stars |* Chicago is an immersive, technology-based leadership training program for promising young adults.

    The basics:

    Participants in the program start as Interns. As an i.c.stars | Intern, you participate in a 16-week paid training program, which includes:

    • project-based learning to build leadership skills and emotional intelligence
    • core technical skills training in coding: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C#, and SQL
    • Networking opportunities with Executives and Professionals in the IT field
    • Career preparation and placement assistance

    Upon completing the 16-weeks, *Interns graduate to become *Residents. Residency includes:

    • 20 months of professional and social service support
    • Access to laptops and software
    • Business and Leadership Development events
    • College Enrollment Assistance

    Our minimum requirements:

    • Minimum age 18 or older
    • Demonstrate financial need
    • GED recipient or High School graduate (Bachelor degree candidates are not eligible, some college accepted)
    • Have never attended a coding bootcamp in the past
    • Available to attend training from 8AM–8PM, Monday–Friday for 16 weeks
    • 6 months previous full-time work experience preferred
    • Agree to a strict 'On Time, No Absence' policy