ColorStack @ Virginia Tech

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March 05, 2024

Executive Board Positions Open

Be the Change: Elevate Your Impact by Joining the Executive Board. We urge passionate individuals like you to apply and make a difference in our community. Your unique perspective and leadership can shape a brighter future for us all. Applications due March 7th. Apply here!

VT ColorStack Chapter Executive Board Form

ColorStack is an organization focused on increasing the representation of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students in the tech industry through community building, academic support, and career development opportunities to start exciting technical careers post-graduation. This coming Fall 2024 semester, we are bringing ColorStack to Tech! If you would like to have a hands-on role please apply to one of the following position. In-depth description of roles found here. Submissions close March 7th

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdir-rE5mL26MiOMiOh0HKg-Meh9xQ5mhh2Rjel3ToVQ2-yJw/viewform

Tools and Resources

Find Externships

Externships provide hands-on experience, industry exposure, and valuable networking opportunities, enhancing both technical and soft skills.

Students: Real Work Experiences | Paragon One

Expand your network and transform your career with a Paragon One Externship

www.paragonone.com/students

Build Skills

The Forage

Find the perfect simulation to showcase your knowledge & get noticed by recruiters from top companies.

Forage

Free Virtual Work Experience Programs from Top Companies - Forage.

www.theforage.com

Code Path

Get the technical training, career guidance, mentors, and community you need to successfully navigate the tech industry for FREE. Summer session for technical Interview course is 10/10 recommended. Pass those technical people!! Free Certifications 🫣

CodePath | Tech Excellence for All Computer Science Students

We build the next generation of tech leaders to diversify the field and to eliminate inequities in education.

www.codepath.org

CodeSignal

CodeSignal allows you to hone your coding skills through interactive challenges and assessments, preparing them for real-world coding scenarios. With personalized learning paths and an interview preparation toolkit, CodeSignal empowers will help you excel in technical assessments and stand out.

CodeSignal - Discover and Develop In-Demand Skills

Elevate your tech skills and build exceptional engineering teams with CodeSignal. Build and assess technical skills in a realistic development environment.

codesignal.com

Codedex

A fun and interactive way to learn a new programming language. Journey through a fantasy land of Python, HTML, CSS, or Javascript. CS classes at Tech mainly teach java so add another language to your arsenal!

Codédex | Start your coding adventure ⋆˙⟡

Codédex is a new way to learn to code for kids and adults alike. Journey through the fantasy land of Python, HTML, CSS, or JavaScript, earn experience points (XP) to unlock new regions, and collect all the badges at your own pace. Start your adventure today.

www.codedex.io

Find an Internship

WayUp

Jobs & Internships for College Students and Recent Grads | WayUp

The industry leader for qualified and diverse candidates to get discovered and hired. Search for job and internship opportunities, access career advice, and connect directly with top employers.

www.wayup.com

RippleMatch - Find Your Dream Job Today

We match students and recent graduates with full time jobs and internships at companies around the world. Sign up for free in less than 5 minutes to find your dream job.

ripplematch.com

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