So, WHAT is going on with Coding HERE?
We believe that investing in a multi-layered initiative
to advance coding skills and tech employment in our region
will provide long-term well-paying jobs for our community members,
support regional well-being and quality of life,
and strengthen our economy.
Mission
Bring business, education, and community together in a multi-layered approach
to advance coding skills and employment in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico.
Goals
Expand public awareness,
increase student engagement,
build community momentum,
and gain national recognition
to fuel the strength and growth
of the technology industry
and coding-related careers
in Santa Fe and New Mexico.
Components
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CodeWork:
Compile Directory of Companies with Coders, Survey Coding Needs, and support Hiring of local Coders. |
CodeWeave:
Compile Directory of Coders in NM. Showcase their talent and projects, and support opportunities for Connecting with Coders |
CodeWise:
Create Coders and Train Coders. Build a local ecosystem of Code-savvy employees and code-based micro-enterprise development |
CodeMatters:
Cultivate Code Awareness. Educate the public, as well as families, parents, students, educators, government and civic leaders on the value of Coding. Encourage everyone to try an Hour of Code. |
Opportunities
Coding Intro
What are the most common coding languages, jobs, what businesses use coders? Explore the basics.
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Coding Meet-Up
Informal and formal
opportunities to meet real-life coders. |
Coding Profiles
A web-based collection of informal personal interviews with "real-life people in real-life places doing real-life work" in New Mexico.
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Coding Schools
Conventional and non-conventional training programs including accelerator Boot Camps.
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