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Web Development for Everyone Global Career Accelerator

Lafayette College Gateway Career Center
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WEB DEVELOPMENT FOR EVERYONE

*This is not a job or internship. This is a career accelerator training. If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Josh Walker (walkerjo@lafayette.edu) in the Gateway Career Center before applying.

With more and more aspects of daily life shifting online, web developers and coders are in higher demand than ever before. Companies everywhere need developers who understand cultural and geographic nuances, and are capable of collaborating across differences. This program will help students develop the technical and intercultural skills needed to succeed in our interconnected, tech-driven world.

The Web Development for Everyone program starts on June 1st, 2026 and concludes on August 9th, 2026. All applications will be reviewed and students notified of their acceptance to the program. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications must include your Resume and a 150-200 word essay with your answer to the following question: Imagine it is ten weeks from now and you’ve just finished this program. What is one specific way your professional life or mindset has changed, and why does that matter to you right now?

PROGRAM DETAILS:

  • Students from all backgrounds are welcome.
  • There are no tests and all work is open-world, just like the real world.
  • Lectures are flexible and will take place online.
  • You will then attend virtual live discussions, Live Labs, with your classmates and instructor each week.
  • Your time commitment: Roughly 10 hours per week over 10 weeks.

LIVE LABS OPTIONS:  (participation required) 

  • A | Mondays from 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM EST
  • B | Mondays from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM EST
  • C | Tuesdays from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM EST

Accepted participants will be asked to select which Live Lab session they want to attend.  You will be expected to attend that Live Lab time through the completion of the program (attendance is taken). 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

COURSE 1: INTRO TO RESPONSIVE WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH HTML and CSS

 Coders and Web developers create seamless websites and web apps people love. In this course, students of all majors and backgrounds will develop foundational web development skills that open doors to impactful, high-paying careers. These skills will be demonstrated through hands-on projects, as students build industry-ready portfolios by creating professional-looking websites, applying UI/UX best practices, and utilizing leading web technologies.

After this course, you’ll:

  • Learn HTML, CSS and Bootstrap frameworks.
  • Create beautiful mobile and desktop experiences using UI/UX best practices.
  • Gain experience with intercultural training used by the UN
  • Receive an HTML and CSS certification for your resume and badge for LinkedIn.

COURSE 2: WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH JAVASCRIPT & APIS

Students will be introduced to JavaScript, the coding language known as “the language of the web,” and other leading technologies such as application programming interfaces (APIs).

After this course, you’ll:

  • Accelerate your career with in-demand coding skills.
  • Enhance your portfolio by building front end web apps using JavaScript.
  • Gain experience with intercultural training used by the UN
  • Receive a JavaScript and Web Development certification for your resume and badge for LinkedIn.

For more details and information about this course visit:  https://tinyurl.com/lafayettewebbootcamp