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Django Girls

If you are a woman and want to learn how to make websites, we have good news for you: we are holding a one-day workshop for beginners!

It will take place on 27th, April, 2019 at THE CORPERS LODGE, AFTER FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OTUOKE MAIN GATE, in OTUOKE, BAYELSA STATE.

We believe the IT industry will greatly benefit from bringing more women into technology. We want to give you an opportunity to learn how to program and become one of us – women programmers!

Workshops are free of charge and if you cannot afford coming to OTUOKE but are very motivated to learn and then share your knowledge with others, we may have some funds to help you out with your travel costs and accommodation. Don't wait too long: you can apply for the workshop only until 13th April, 2019!

Apply for the workshop!

If you are a woman, that hears and understands English and have a laptop, you can apply for our event! You don't need to know any technical stuff – our workshop is for people who are new to programming.

As a workshop attendee you will:

  • attend a one-day Django workshop during which you will create your first website
  • be fed by us: during our event, food is provided

We have space only for 45 people, so make sure to fill out the form very carefully!

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Friday 26, April 2019 - Installation Party

13:00 - Registration

14:00 - Install Party Starts

17:00 - Install Party Ends

Saturday 27th, April 2019 - Main Workshop

09:00 - Opening Remarks / Introductions

09:30 - Workshop Starts

13:00 - Lunch Break, Announcement & Sponsors Greetings

14:00 - Workshop Continues

17:00 - Wrap-Up, Closing Remarks, Group Photographs, Networking.

Applications are now open!

Application process closes on April 13th and you'll be informed about acceptance or rejection by April 20th (or sooner)!

Register

Do I need to know anything about websites or programming?

No! Workshops are for beginners. You don’t need to know anything about it. However, if you have a little bit of technical knowledge (i.e. you know what HTML or CSS are) you still can apply!

I am not living in Otuoke, can I attend?

Of course! Workshops will be in English, so if you have no troubles with speaking and understanding English - you should apply. If you need financial aid to get to Otuoke or you need assistance with accommodation - Do let us know. We are willing to help you!

Should I bring my own laptop?

Yes. We have no hardware, so we expect you to bring your computer with you. It is also important for us that you will take home everything you’ll write and create during workshops.

Do I need to have something installed on my laptop?

It would be helpful to have Django installed before workshops, but wouldn't expect you to install anything on your own. We will make sure that one of our coaches will help you out with this task.

Why is it important to attend the Pre-install Party?

You'll have a chance not only to get all the required software ready for the workshop but also meet your coach and your group members. It will make you feel relaxed and prepared for your adventure with programming!

Is food provided?

Yes. Thanks to our sponsors, snacks and lunch will be served during workshops.

Sponsors

We couldn't be here without the support from amazing people and organizations who donated money, knowledge and time to help us make this a reality. If you want to contribute and support our goal, please send an email to [email protected]

Coaches

We will like to appreciate this wonderful people that are giving there time to coach and mentor. If you will like to coach or mentor please fill the form here


Agua Happiness Emomoboye

Gift Momodu

Iyeritufu Precious
@donprecious6

Kelvin Omereshone
@Dominus_Kelvin

Onose Ogaga
@OGA4SKY

Orumah Ovie Toni

Paul Okoduwa
@paul_okoduwa

Rikome Erezi

Timothy Ovie
@timothy_ovie

Organizers

These are the amazing organizers of the event.


Onose Ogaga
@OGA4SKY

They already support The Django Girls Foundation ✨✨


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