District Arts and Education 4-Month Software Engineering Program for 18-28 year-olds

[Patrick King]

In the next decade, one billion jobs— almost one-third of jobs worldwide—are expected to be transformed by technology. Nearly 40 percent of Connecticut employers cited the lack of needed skills and expertise as the key challenge to finding qualified young workers.

The District Arts and Education Skills Academy will provide a 4-month immersion in Software Engineering where you will learn and build multiple websites and web apps culminating in a capstone project of your choice.  You’ll also gain skills in how to build products that people will actually benefit from and want to use, as well as how to communicate your ideas in a way that makes people want to buy your product or hire you to build digital products for them.

This isn’t your typical classroom experience: you’ll learn by doing rather than just sitting in a classroom listening. In fact, we don't even have traditional classrooms. Your days will be spent working on real projects on state-of-the-art equipment in a highly collaborative and creative environment. At the conclusion of the four-months, you will have a tangible portfolio of projects demonstrating your ability to bring value to the workplace and potential for an additional two-month internship with a local business.

We're offering full scholarships for local residents. The program begins March 7th and runs Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

For more information and to register visit transformNHV.org/adult-skills-academy