i.c.stars was established to create economic opportunity for underserved communities by bridging disconnected young adults with the high growth tech sector. Participants learn by doing; they build web based applications to solve client challenges - with coding, business, and leadership instruction provided along the way. They also gain the professional network needed to jumpstart their careers. i.c.stars graduates become technologists who earn living wages (300% more than before) working as application developers or business analysts. They create nonprofits and advocate for change, putting into action i.c.stars’ definition of leadership: making opportunities for others. i.c.stars also works to change employer perceptions and practices around nontraditional talent by engaging each year hundreds of employers through industry conferences and convenings.Currently in Chicago, Milwaukee and Kansas City. Contact info@icstars.org for more information.

Job description

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

We are now accepting applications for the upcoming cycle. APPLY TODAY!

Who are we?:

i.c.stars |* 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 14-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 14-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 8:30AM–8PM, Monday–Friday for 14 weeks
6 months previous full-time work experience preferred
Agree to a strict 'On Time, No Absence' policy