RailsBridge at Tenderloin Tech Lab

Rails Workshop Using C9.io Development Platform

Sat 12/5/2015
Start time: 9:30 am PST
End time: 3:00 pm PST

After-party/mentor-student meetup

Sat 12/5/2015
Start time: 3:00 pm PST
End time: 4:00 pm PST

RailsBridge Workshop on c9.io at the Tenderloin Tech Lab

We're looking for at least 10 volunteers.

This is our first RailsBridge workshop at a computer lab in the Tenderloin; we're so happy to be able to do a workshop in a lab so that people who don't have computers can join us. The workshop is being advertised for women and genderqueer adult students by organizations in the Tenderloin instead of online.

The Tenderloin Technology Lab will provide a short orientation before the workshop (so please be there promptly at 9:30) as well as security. They also have a waiver for each volunteer to sign, and they ask that volunteers are people who have strong immune systems, and who are patient, humble, and compassionate. It'd be really great if you have experience working with underprivileged groups. Be aware that some students may have mental health or substance abuse issues.

Because we will be using the TTL's public computers, we have decided to work on the Intro to Rails curriculum using c9.io's online development platform, so please familiarize yourself with c9 before the workshop.

Sponsors

  • Tenderloin Technology Lab
  • #ILookLikeAnEngineer Ad Campaign
  • St. Anthony's Dining Room

Transportation and Parking

The Tenderloin Technology Lab is only a block and a half away from the Market and Taylor Muni stop and the Civic Center BART station. Buses 5, 7, 10, 31, 70, and 101 also have stops nearby. There are several parking garages nearby. A limited number of bikes can be brought into the Tenderloin Technology Lab, but they will only be as secure as your lock(s).

Food and Drinks

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please let Michelle know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Supervised Play for Kids

Supervised play for kids will be provided if there's a need.

After-party

We'll be meeting at a nearby, to-be-determined location once the workshop is over to thank the volunteers and to talk to any students who would like to find out more about becoming software engineers.

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Glauser.

11 volunteers!