An empowering, free and fun programming workshop for women

Django Girls Abia is a two-day workshop about programming in Python and Django, with a focus on including those who identify as female . You'll get to leave with your very own website!

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Django Girls ABIA 

If you are a woman and want to learn how to build websites, we have good news for you: we are organizing a two days workshop for beginners!

The workshop is aimed at training 60 women on the basics of programming and building a website. Beginners are totally welcome; all you need is to come with a laptop,laptop charger, flashdrive, loads of curiousity and smiles. We promise a relaxed coding environment.

The workshop kicks off on JUNE 3RD,2023, at Roots Restaurants & Cafe, GGC4+447, 440236, Umuahia, Abia

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!

Don't wait too long. Reserve your seat now!

If you have a laptop and you are willing to dedicate two days to learn how to build your first website, then 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:

We have space only for 60 people, so make sure to fill out the form very carefully!

Friday, june 2nd, 2023

5:00 PM - 5:20 PM | Word of welcome

5:20PM - 6:30PM | installation party

 

Saturday june 3rd, 2023

08:30AM - 09:00AM | Welcome coffee *

09:00 - 12:30 | Workshop - Session 1

12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch break (meal provided)

13:30 - 16:00 | Workshop - Session 2

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Closing of the day

17:00 - 18:00 | Thank you pot *

* Optional

Applications are now open!

Application process closes on june 1st and you'll be informed about acceptance or rejection by June 1st (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 Abia State , can I attend?

Of course! Registration is open to all, however if you live outside Port Harcourt, you should be able to cater for your transportation and accomodation costs as we might not be able to do so.

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.

What is the format of the workshop? What if I have trouble keeping up?

You will work in a small group of just 2 to 3 attendees. A coach will be assigned to each group, and your coach will work closely with you throughout the day to help with any problems that you may have. You will work at your own pace, assisted by your coach, so you don't need to worry about keeping up with the entire workshop.

What are the criteria for acceptance?

Our goal is to find people who really want to make the most of this opportunity, who are motivated enough to continue learning on their own, who are not afraid of challenges, who could become part of the community, and could encourage others to learn programming.

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.

Is Django Abia good for a total beginner?

Even though you are new to programming,the event is a good place to meet many interesting people in the industry and find inspiration. 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!

Is food provided?

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

Be a Mentor!

We would be delighted if you would like to join us as a mentor! Contact [email protected]  if you're interested ❤️

Django Girls

This workshop is a part of bigger initiative: Django Girls. It is a non-profit organization and events are organized by volunteers in different places of the world.

To see the source for the program find us on Github: github.com/DjangoGirls.

If you want to bring Django Girls to your city, drop us a line

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 get it touch

COVID-19 EVENT SAFETY GUIDELINES

The health and safety of our coaches and all our attendees remains our number one priority

With that in mind, we continues to monitor Government guidelines in the cities and Countries where our events are held.  We have also developed formal health and safety protocols for our future events.  These are updated on a continuing basis, please check back here for any updates.

Venue Safe Partnership

Risk Management Plans

Increased Health & Safety Measures

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