Thank you for your interest in i.c.stars! YOUR FUTURE IN TECH, STARTS TODAY!
We are now accepting applications for the upcoming cycle. APPLY TODAY!
Who are we?:
i.c.stars |* is an immersive, technology-based leadership training program for promising young adults.
The basics:
Participants in the program start as *Interns. As an i.c.stars |* Intern, you participate in a 16-week paid training program, which includes:
- project-based learning to build leadership skills and emotional intelligence
- core technical skills training in coding: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C#, and SQL
- Networking opportunities with Executives and Professionals in the IT field
- Career preparation and placement assistance
Upon completing the 16-weeks, *Interns graduate to become *Residents. Residency includes:
- 20 months of professional and social service support
- Access to laptops and software
- Business and Leadership Development events
- College Enrollment Assistance
Our minimum requirements:
- Minimum age 18 or older
- Demonstrate financial need
- GED recipient or High School graduate (Bachelor degree candidates are not eligible, some college accepted)
- Have never attended a coding bootcamp in the past
- Available to attend training from 8AM–8PM, Monday–Friday for 16 weeks
- 6 months previous full-time work experience preferred
- Agree to a strict 'On Time, No Absence' policy
Skills Required
- Minimum age 18 or older
- Demonstrate financial need
- GED recipient or High School graduate (Bachelor degree candidates not eligible; some college accepted)
- Have never attended a coding bootcamp in the past
- Available to attend training 8AM-8PM, Monday-Friday for 16 weeks
- Agree to strict 'On Time, No Absence' policy
- 6 months previous full-time work experience
What We Do
Since 1998, i.c.stars has been running an intensive 16-week technology and leadership bootcamp to break the cycle of oppression for inner-city adults. Our project based learning approach - rooted in systems thinking and problem solving - is core to how we develop Technology and Community Leaders. Our programs transform lives and strengthen communities. Our graduates’ earnings increase average is 300%, with an 83% placement rate and 90% industry retention rate after one year. Furthermore, many of our graduates go on to become homeowners and advocates for change. One of our 1,000+ alumni summed up the impact in this quote: “i.c.stars allows space for CREATORS to architect their career, their lifestyle, and even more deeply consider generational wealth…”
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