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Why Women Should Learn to Code: Resources

Michele S. Cantos Director | Grace Hopper Program @ Fullstack Academy {We're hiring!}
July 15, 2019 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET Virtual Free to attend
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Why Women Should Learn to Code: Resources

About this session

Are you ready to start a coding bootcamp? Michele Cantos, Director of the Grace Hopper program at Fullstack Academy is back to answer all of your questions about learning to code, finding the right coding program, and how to excel in this extremely in-demand career. Join us, and ask Michele anything, LIVE!


Coding Resources:

Our friends at the Grace Hopper Program are giving PowerToFly members FREE access Bootcamp Prep Online to learn the fundamentals of programming/JavaScript. In addition, our promo code "PowerToFly2019" will get you 50% off any in-person Bootcamp Prep Courses. These courses prepare you for admission into any top coding bootcamp, including the Grace Hopper Program.

The Grace Hopper Program's award-winning curriculum teaches fullstack javascript in 17 weeks in New York City or Chicago, and in a supportive women-only environment.

Meet the speaker

Michele S. Cantos

Michele S. Cantos

Director | Grace Hopper Program @ Fullstack Academy {We're hiring!}

Michele is the director of the Grace Hopper Program, a NY-based women+ coding bootcamp with no upfront tuition costs teaching fullstack javascript in 17 weeks. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Michele is of Ecuadorian descent and speaks Spanish and Portuguese. In her spare time, Michele writes about leadership and professional development for NextGen Collective (by Hispanic Executive)
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