July 28, 2016

Agenda

Introduction to Refugees on Rails

Students project presentation

Become part of the project

Networking & pizza

Concert (!!)

The Project

● teach refugees software development skills● provide them with a network of mentors and

professionals● help them find jobs in the industry

Mission

Who are we?

Refugees on Rails MunichMunich chapter of Refugees on Rails Berlinmore infomation at refugeesonrails.org andmunich.refugeesonrails.orgeffort expanding to cities across Germany and Europe

the team[! insert team picture !]

help students (refugees) acquire coding skillsso they can find a job in the tech industry

supply more than tech expertiseteach practises & attitude

build a networkof students, volunteers, companies, organizations

ultimatelyintegrate refugees into the workplace, and into the society

What's our plan?

The Course

Program schedule

weeklylive instruction workshops with students and mentors in one space

during the weekstudents work on their own or in small groups; mentors available remotely

every 3 monthshackathon/demo day

on demand and by availabilitytech talks

Curriculum

the FireHose project15 week world-class coding bootcamp, focusing on real world skills

2 weeks intro/prep: HTML/CSS/ruby basics13 weeks Ruby on Rails with real applications, algorithms, and TDD

how is it going to be used? students work at their own pace in groups with the help of the mentors

Volunteers

Ways you can help

Become a volunteerhelp students develop their skills; help with organization

Offer a space for teachingspace to set up the course classes and events

Join our supporting networkcontacts, introductions, internships

Otherslaptop donations

Volunteer Descriptions

MentorTeaching /preparing a class, helping students with their final projects, etc

SuperheroGeneral help and support

OtherPhotographer, Designer, HR, Social Media Expert, ect

Students

Course requirements

A good Englishfollowing the class and being able to communicate

Basic computer skillswrite and open e-mails, surf the internet

Interestmotivation to learn

Next steps

Find students for the next workshop in September

Expand network of volunteers

Get more laptop donations

Get in touch

volunteer signup formhttp://tinyurl.com/rormuc-volunteer

student signup formhttp://tinyurl.com/rormuc-student-application

emailmunich@refugeesonrails.org

Q&A