+ Techtonica’s full-time, virtual software engineering training program
+ provides the opportunity seeking economic empowerment to learn technical
+ skills in a safe, inclusive space and start their first jobs in tech. We
+ select participants who are independent but good at collaborating,
+ motivated to succeed, committed to learning to code, flexible, curious,
+ open-minded, and excited for long-term careers in the field, have a good
+ attitude and a growth mindset, can calmly manage extended periods of
+ frustration (troubleshooting is something you'll face forever in tech!),
+ and want to pay it forward.
+
+ We aim to empower those most underrepresented in tech and to help tech
+ become more diverse and inclusive. To that end, we have been very
+ intentional about creating a safe community, building a network, and
+ providing personalized support, which means open communication is
+ absolutely necessary. If a special situation comes up, we need you to
+ let us know so we can sympathize and brainstorm solutions with you.
+ We've had participants lose housing, have their laptop stolen, become
+ pregnant, face abuse, and more, and if we don't know about it, we can't
+ help.
+
+ 88% of our graduates so far are BIPOC, 21% have a disability, 21% are
+ parents, 10% identify outside the gender binary, and 1% are veterans.
+ Our cohorts have had between 8 and 18 participants so far, and income
+ increase is usually 3-5x. The
+ participant-to-technical-program-staff-member ratio has historically
+ been between 5:1 and 9:1. We appreciate an average of 98 hours of
+ volunteer support per participant.
+
+
Pre-Req and Form Deadline
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Eligibility
+
+ You are eligible to apply for Techtonica’s full-time program if you:
+
+
+
+ are a woman (cis OR trans) or non-binary adult. We especially
+ encourage Latinx, Black, and non-binary folks to apply.
+
+
+ are digitally literate, meaning you are very familiar and good with
+ computers and the internet, can type 50+ WPM with 80%+ accuracy, and
+ you know how to use a mouse/trackpad, browsers, and email
+
+
+ at the very least graduated from high school or received your GED
+
+
+ completed the JavaScript pre-req (see the Application Process section
+ below)
+
+
can commit to always being present and on time and prepared
+
are willing to be part of the program during Pacific Time hours
+
+ are dedicated to building a long-term career in tech and contributing
+ to a diverse, inclusive, equitable tech environment
+
+
+ have housing that will be stable for the entirety of the six months of
+ full-time training and the following six months
+
+
+ are willing to live in the U.S. if required by placement company
+
+
have a U.S. bank account
+
+ have the proof that you are legally employable in the United States at
+ the time of application (we can't help with visas)
+
+
+ agree to work at an assigned partner company if we match you upon
+ successful completion of six months of training
+
+
+ are willing to appear in Techtonica's media and pitch yourself to
+ Techtonica's partners
+
+
+ have not attended a full-time coding bootcamp, completed a C.S.
+ degree, or worked as a software engineer in the last six years
+
+
can have high-speed internet set up by the start of the program
+
+ agree to abide by Techtonica's Code of Conduct, Participant Handbook,
+ and Participant Agreement
+
+
haven't already applied three times
+
+ (for white applicants) are willing to do personal anti-racism work
+
+
+ have attended at least one of the study night groups for the
+ application process
+
+
+
Application Process
+
+ For the January ("H1") cohort, the application forms open, emails to
+ interested folks go out, and forms close again around October. For the
+ July to December ("H2") cohort, the application forms open, emails to
+ interested folks go out, and forms close again around March. For the
+ 2025 H1 cohort, applications open in September and close in October. The
+ application process continues for about four to five weeks after
+ applications close, with candidates eliminated at each step of the
+ process.
+
+
What We Look For
+
+ This program is very competitive; we select and graduate participants
+ who continuously prove that they are:
+
+
+
self-motivated
+
resilient
+
logical
+
humble
+
respectful
+
independent
+
open-minded
+
flexible
+
persistent
+
optimistic
+
punctual
+
committed
+
responsive to feedback
+
willing to ask questions
+
able to set and reach goals
+
able to deal with stress well
+
inclusive and able and willing to work with anyone
+
proud of owning their learning
+
always curious and ready to learn and improve
+
transparent and compassionate communicators
+
hard-working and ready to make sacrifices
+
dedicated to seeing things through to the end
+
+
How to Prepare
+
+
+ Learn as much JavaScript ahead of time as possible—freeCodeCamp and
+ Codecademy are great for this.
+
+
Attend coding meetups or our study groups.
+
Develop your typing and Mac keyboard shortcut skills.
+
+ Learn about different tech companies and long-term pathways in tech to
+ start formulating an idea of your career goals.
+
+
Practice learning and applying concepts quickly.
+
+ Practice talking out loud about your thought process and collaborating
+ with others.
+
+
+ Practice your English Proficiency Levels. Here is a guide to
+ understand your English Proficiency Levels
+
+
+ If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of our process,
+ and including ADHD, we encourage open communication around what works
+ best for you.
+
+
+
Acceptance & Onboarding
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+
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