Free programming workshop for women

Build your first website at DjangoGirls Windhoek 2020!

This workshop will be a one day workshop that will take place along side PyCon Namibia 2020

DATE: 18th February 2020
TIME: 9H00
VENUE: NamPower Convension Centre, Windhoek, Namibia

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Django Girls

If you are female and you 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 18th February 2020 in Windhoek, on the first day of PyCon Namibia 2020, which gathers a number of talented programmers. It will be at the NamPower Convention Centre.

We believe that 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 - female programmers!

Workshops are free of charge and if you can’t afford coming to Windhoek, but you are very motivated to learn and then share your knowledge with others, we will try to help you with travel costs and accommodation.

Don't wait too long: you can apply for the workshop only until February 14th!

We are trans-inclusive and welcome applications from all women and non-binary people.

Apply for the workshop!

If you are a woman, know 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

Schedule

Monday 17th February - Install party

  • 15:00 - 18:00 Install party at UNAM School of Computing

Tuesday 18th February - Workshop day

  • 08:00 Conference registration
  • 09:30 Welcoming remarks
  • 09:45 Introduction to the workshops / Workshop start
  • 10:30 Refreshments - Coffee, tea and cakes.
  • 13:00 Lunch
  • 14:00 Continue with workshop
  • 15:30 Refreshments - Coffee, tea and cakes.
  • 16:45 Lightning Talks!

Applications are now open!

The application process closes on February 14th!

We have space only for 30 people, so make sure to fill out the form very carefully!

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 Namibia, 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 Windhoek or you need assistance with booking flights or hotel in Windhoek - let us know. We will try 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 we 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 the Computer Day conference good for a total beginner?

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

Is food provided?

Yes. Thanks to Computer Day, 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! Please fill in the form here and we will get in touch :)

If you have any questions just send us an email to [email protected] or you can find out more in the Coaching Manual.

Django Girls

Django Girls Windhoek 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: [email protected].

Coaches

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 in touch: [email protected]

They already support The Django Girls Foundation ✨✨


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