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Coding for Data Track Global Career Accelerator Program

Lafayette College Gateway Career Center
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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 Coding for Data Program starts on May 27, 2024 and concludes on August 4, 2024.

 

Please know that available participation seats are limited**. 

 

Application Information:  You MUST apply through Handshake.  All applications will be reviewed and students notified of their acceptance to the program. 

Applications must include a Resume and and essay with your answer to the following question:

 Question: What is one thing you would like to learn by taking global tech program course?

  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.

Data Wrangling with SQL

Data Wrangling gives you the technical skills and experience you need to succeed in analyzing and communicating findings from relational databases.

Program Schedule

LIVE LABS:  (participation required) 

  • Wednesday and Friday from 4pm - 5:30pm EST

                                                         OR

  • Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm-8:30 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). 

NOTE: Through the generosity of the Marquis Parents' Council and in conjunction with the Dyer Center and the Gateway Career Center, this bootcamp is being offered at NO COST to you. (Cost of bootcamp is $1500 per student)

 **If you are accepted for the program, full participation in the 10-week bootcamp is expected. If you do NOT complete the bootcamp in its entirety, you will be charged $200

Please know that available participation seats are limited**. 

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact the Gateway Career Center or the Dyer Center prior to applying. 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

 

In Part 1 of The Experience, you’ll:

  • Kickstart your career in data science by learning the #1 data wrangling language: SQL
  • Write queries to sort, filter and group data - and learn how to debug errors
  • Gain experience with intercultural training used by the UN
  • Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with diverse team members
  • Receive a SQL Specialist certification and badge for your LinkedIn

Intro to Python for Data

 

Intro to Python teaches you Python, a beginner-friendly, powerful programming language that has a wide variety of uses.

 

In Part 2 of The Experience, you’ll:

  • Learn the technical skills necessary to succeed in a high-potential data science career
  • Learn about Python libraries such as Pandas and NumPy
  • Successfully navigate challenging situations with increased emotional intelligence
  • Expertly engage in intercultural communication and collaboration with diverse peers
  • Receive a Python Specialist certification and badge for your LinkedIn

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