Hack the Hood
Oakland-based nonprofit that trains young people of color in web development, digital marketing, and tech career pathways through paid bootcamps and real client projects for local small businesses.
Coach's summary
Paid training plus real clients is a rare combination. If you are young and in the Bay Area, this is a door worth knocking on twice.
Key programs
Program details are still being written up. In the meantime, the site itself is the best starting point.
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