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Django Girls

Are you are a Female and want to learn how to make websites? We live in a world that technology keeps growing rapidly and transforms many people lives. We use it every day, but not all of us know how to shift from consuming technology to producing it. If you are a woman and are interested in diving into the world of the internet with us, we have good news for you: we are holding a one-day workshop for beginners!

This workshop is aimed at total beginners. You don't need to know anything about programming to participate. You just need to bring your own wifi-enabled laptop on Friday evening the 6th of April, 2018 and all day Saturday 7th, April, 2018 and have a sufficient understanding of English to follow our English-language tutorial. It will take place at the College of Science, Computer Science Department, KNUST in Kumasi 👩‍💻.

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 Kumasi 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.

You'll work through a tutorial in small groups of three with a coach, so you'll be able to learn at your own pace.

Apply for the workshop!

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
Don't wait too long: you can apply for the workshop only until 23rd March 2018

We have space only for 50 Ladies, so make sure to fill out the form very carefully!


Schedule

Meet us at FF5, College of Science, Computer Science Department, KNUST, Kumasi.

Friday, 6th April: Installation Party! 🎊

  • 3:00 pm - Introductions and lightning talks.
  • 3:30 pm - Installation starts!
  • 4:15 pm - Introduction to CMD and Python!
  • 5:30 pm - Party's over. Go rest and get some sleep!

Saturday, 7th April: Workshop Day! 🎊

  • 7:30 am - Arrival
  • 8:00 am - Breakfast
  • 8:30 am - Lightning talks from Sponsors and the Python Ghana Community
  • 9:00 am - Workshop Begins
  • 11:00 am - Morning break(15mins)
  • 1:30 pm - Lunch (30mins)
  • 3:15 pm - Afternoon break(15mins)
  • 5:00 pm - Wrap-up and Thanks

Applications are now closed!

Application process closes on 23rd March, and you'll be informed about acceptance or rejection by 1st April !

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 Kumasi, can I attend?

Yes, you can! We welcome people from all over. Do go ahead to register if you are really interested, then shoot us a mail at [email protected] explaining your circumstances and we will see what we can do.

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, Git and Python 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 Girls Kumasi good for a total beginner?

Absolutely! The workshop is designed for beginners who are interested in technology and want to learn how to code, Even though you are new to programming, The workshop is a good place to meet many interesting people in the industry and find inspiration.

Is food provided?

Yes!! Thanks to our fantastic Sponsors, snacks and lunch will be served during the workshop. We would ensure that we can provide you with food and drinks.

Become a Coach!!

We need some lovely coaches to help us make this event happen! You don't have to be a Django pro but having experience is always a plus!

If you have any questions just email us and we will be happy to help you out. You will need to be available to attend on from 04:30pm - 06:30pm on Friday 6th April and 07:30am - 05:30pm on Saturday 7th April 2018.

Applications will close at 8pm on Monday 19th March.

We would be delighted if you would like to join us as a Coach! APPLY HERE if you're interested ❤️

Django Girls

This workshop is a part of bigger initiative by: 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

Meet our 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

We couldn't also be here without these amazing people and organizations who are supporting us in different ways to make this Event a fun and exciting experience! .


Venue


Django Girls Kumasi workshop will take place at

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

FF5, Faculty of Science.

Coaches

Meet our Amazing Coaches!!!

Atutonu Crystalbell Sefakor
@CryssyBella

Doe Martin
@DoeMartindo

Jida Asare
@j_akazzy

Mohammed Dawud
@moha_rex1500

Samuel Raymond Davies
@draysams

Victoria Amankwa
@VyckieLypso

William Kpabitey Kwabla
@_Williano7

Meta Coaches


Mesrenyame Dogbe
@mesrenyame12

Samuel Baafi Boakye
@sambethslim

Meet the Organisers


Mannie W. Young
@mawy_7

Michael A. Young
@mickey_nova

They already support The Django Girls Foundation ✨✨


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