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Education and Career Advancement Opportunities
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Training and Conference Scholarships
For the first time, Google I/O is virtual and FREE for everyone to attend. Join for codelabs, workshops, AMAs and much more. Connect with developers from around the world for thoughtful discussions, hands-on learning with Google experts, and a first look at our latest developer products.
Pure Virtual C++ is a one-day conference on May 3 for the whole C++ community. All sessions will be streamed to Learn TV with a live Q&A session. Sessions will be available to view on Learn TV and YouTube after the event has finished.
Statistics Canada is hosting a free seven-week Data Literacy Online Bootcamp for those who are unfamiliar with working with data and want to learn the basic skills to become data literate. From data fundamentals to visualization! Become a member for free and register by May 4!
Deserted Island DevOps is a one-day virtual event, live streamed on twitch.tv/desertedislandtv on April 30. All presentations will take place in the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
BDPA and Eli Lilly launched a 12-week, Saturday only Data Science Academy aimed at exposing college students to open source tools in data science. The workshops will have four focus areas, Excel, SQL, R, and Python. Students will also apply their skills in a real-world data science competition at the annual conference. Register today!
If you’re a student interested in becoming a Software Engineer, Tech.Trek is a 3-day virtual summit on Aug 17-19, designed to immerse underrepresented technologists into the vibrant Hack.Community. Experience the culture, scale, and career prospects. Apply by May 4.
Women Transforming Technology is a two-day consortium on May 3-4 of companies and organizations in industry, academia, and non-profit sectors committed to building a community and tackling issues that are top of mind for women in technology. The theme of this year’s conference is "Resilience".
Black Hat Asia is a four-day conference on May 4-7. Information security experts will teach interactive training, innovative research and the latest open-source tools will be showcased and feature top-tier security solutions and service providers, plus ample networking events and opportunities.
Register to receive a free GMetrix Practice Test and Microsoft Certified Fundamentals exams to fully understanding what cloud computing is and receive a certification from Microsoft. Exam must be taken before July 1.
Aviatrix cloud networking experts are offering a FREE virtual training & certification exam to ONUG Spring 2021 attendees (free conference). This session is designed for networking and network security professionals responsible for cloud operations, or those who want to move their career more towards public cloud infrastructure. Register today!
IBM launched a series of free Python for Data Science and Big Data certifications. The courses are completely virtual and the credentials are issued by the IBM Cognitive Class. Register here.
If you have a Scrum Master certification, you can earn the Scrum Master Professional Certification for free until April 30! This is a good opportunity to review the 2020 Scrum Guide & recertify. Apply for the voucher here.
CertiProf's Cyber Security Foundation certification is currently FREE until May 1! It's based on the CyBOK and there are no prerequisites to take it. Start here!
David from Data on Dave is teaching a live class April 28 on introductory machine learning with R, allowing professionals to unlock advanced analytics through R.
Failover Conf 2: Fail Smarter is a one-day event with more engaging, collaborative conference with panel discussions, lightning talks, fireside chats, dance parties, pet slideshows, and more on April 27. Discuss how remote teams have evolved their cultures of reliability, incident response plans, and how traditional testing evolved.
Microsoft has free Azure Fundamentals, Data Fundamentals and AI Fundamentals trainings that include vouchers to take the Microsoft certification exam at no cost. I also found a cool blog post with study guides!
Did you all catch my scholarships thread on Twitter? I shared a bunch of opportunities!
Career Development and Advancement
Datacamp is FREE until April 30, check out the “Data Scientist with Python” if you’re interested in picking up some data science in your free time!
freeCodeCamp has great six-hour Algorithms and Data Structures course!
LaunchCode's LC101 is FREE Web Development training program for high potential talent of all ages, all educational levels who have interest but limited experience in programming. If you didn't go to college or didn't major in computer science, don’t worry - 86% of LaunchCoders don’t have a degree in the field. Deadlines vary by city.
Pinterest’s apprenticeship program is looking for a UX Researcher, UX Designer and two Product Managers. Apply by April 30.
LinkedIn Creative Studio is conducting FREE Design Portfolio reviews on April 30 for Black Graphic & Visual Design students to receive constructive feedback and critic on their portfolio work. Register.
After announcing the UX Design Certificates, Google opened calls for its 20-month UX Design Apprenticeship. Application dates are April 26 – May 7.
The Office of Naval Research launched a FREE cybersecurity training and career development for veterans, military-connected individuals, or ROTC cadets to prepare them for rewarding careers in cyber. Apply May 7.
Pluralsight is FREE again, all through April! From Cloud, JavaScript, Python, Data, Cyber and more, if you’re looking to pickup a new skill, here’s an opportunity! All month long you can have free access to the platform.
The SANS Women Immersion Academy, a 100% tuition free 4 - 6 month cybersecurity training program for women. You'll receive training, GIAC certifications and hands-on cyber defense and incident handling skills. Apply by June 30.
Applications are open for the 2021 Presidential Fellows! You can become a CTO, CIO, CDO starting Jan 2022, with a starting salary of $144,128 and working in areas like AI, Data/Analytics, Product, Design, Digital & Software. Apply by 5/14. Interviews are on a rolling basis.
Data School is offering a free Machine Learning certification. You’ll have lifetime access to the Python course that offers training in the sci-kit module. No ads, detailed notes, quizzes and a certificate. Register today!
Github, Microsoft and LinkedIn will be offering free trainings in practical skill areas such as Software Development, Project Management. Digital Marketing, Data and Financial Analysis, Graphic Design and more! Register here today!
Facebook launched a cool program for job seekers to become interns for local businesses through a competitively-paid remote internship! You must be 18+, you'll receive training, resources, support, a mentor and a FB Digital Marketing Certification. Apply today!
V School partnered with RizeNext Tech-Moms to provide two full-tuition paid scholarships for V School's web development or UX/UI design online programs or the TechMoms technology programs. Apply by April 30!
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Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Tailored resources for diverse-owned businesses and underrepresented founders.
Grants, Pitch Competitions and Funding
Citrine Angels supports the growth and success of female-founded businesses and increases access to investment opportunities for women. Apply to pitch.
Fearless Fund and Mastercard will be awarding a total of seven small businesses $10,000 each to help them continue to build and grow their business. Apply by May 23.
Applications for the Visible Hands fellowship is open to underrepresented founders ready to launch a high-growth technology startup! All fellows receive upfront investments of $25k, and receive the opportunity for additional investment of up to $175k at the conclusion of the fellowship. Apply by priority deadline of April 16 or May 7.
The Chick-Fil-A True Inspiration Awards program offers grants up to $350,000 to nonprofit organizations who are Black-led or served communities of color and who are working in the areas of education, hunger, and homelessness. Apply by May 31
The Power Forward Small Business Grant program awards transformative grants of $25,000 on a rolling basis to businesses in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, or select areas of Connecticut. Apply today!
Women's Business Grants and Womens-Finance is announced the availability of $500 micro-business grant, to be awarded to a female-owned craft business. Ongoing
Looking for Marketing Services and Tech Makeovers for your business? The next wave of applications for Comcast RISE business and marketing services grant closes on May 7.
To support restaurant owners in their efforts to Winterize their outdoor dining spaces and increase their capacity for guests, The Restaurant Strong Fund by Grubhub will be providing $10,000 grants to restaurants. Ongoing
UndercoverVC is looking for talented students from underrepresented campuses and backgrounds to join their network of fellows. Fellows source deals from campuses large and small across the United States and Canada. Apply today!
Accelerators and/or Founder Programs
Project W partnered with Springboard Enterprises and Black & Brown Founders for a series of four Dolphin Tanks that showcase Black and Latinx female founders building companies that are changing our future. Register for the series and hear from founders that are building solutions for the future of work and education.
Are you a founder looking for support? This cool founder’s toolkit of 100+ resources was launched to help you gain access to fundraising development opportunities and programs!
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help small businesses grow and create jobs by providing them with greater access to education, capital, and business support services. You will gain practical skills across topics such as financial statements negotiation, marketing, and employee management, and gain the tools to develop a customized business plan for growth—for free.
BOSS Lab, Pillsbury is dedicating Emerging Growth and Venture Capital lawyers and colleagues in complementary practices will provide considerable volunteer legal and advisory services to up to 50 innovative startups with high-growth potential, valued up to $20,000. Apply today.
Mielle Organics launched its $1,000,000 #MoreThanAStrand fund to provide educational, entrepreneurial, economic empowerment and business investment for Black women and women of color around the globe! More Details / Ongoing
The Thiel Fellowship is a two-year fellowship that provides a $100,000 grant to young people who want to build new things instead of sitting in a classroom. Apply today to build a network of investors, scientist and founders.
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