Ada Developers Academy

Last week's IT outage served as a wake-up call for the tech industry, emphasizing the need for robust, thoroughly tested software systems. At Ada Developers Academy, our commitment lies in training our students to create resilient, secure, and high-quality software that stands the test of time. Hear more from our very own Technical Curriculum Director, Char. #technology #softwaredevelopment #coding #IT #cybersecurity #codingbootcamp #techcareer #techjobs

Last week, my awesome colleague Sarah Haggen Hammann, brought to my attention this amazing article written by Soraya Alexander where she spoke about redefining the word community and how we use it in our sector. The irony is, that our Development team has been engaging in many conversations about how we're rebuilding Ada Developers Academy by establishing impactful corporate partnerships and building community across all of our constituents. This was also reflected in a lovely conversation with Classy's very own Michelle Boggs, MBA, CFRE, who graciously took a meeting with us to learn all about Ada and dove right into where the organization is now after having suffered three rounds of layoffs due to the tech downturn. Michelle not only saw us for who we are as an organization but, for the value that we bring to so many women, BIPOC and gender expansive adult learners and volunteers. So, Michelle offered resources and her availability for us to connect whenever we liked because she saw how authentic we were about our challenges, successes and the vision we had about surrounding ourselves with community in order to build forward. That my friends is building community. That...is Classy! -Maria D. Sr. Director of Philanthropy, Ada

In honor of #DisabilityPrideMonth, here is a list of 42 of the best books on disability curated by youth and disability activist Daphne Frias. It's more than just a reading list; it's a journey into understanding, empathy, and empowerment. https://lnkd.in/gituAzab We encourage you to support disabled and neurodivergent-owned bookstores online or near you. Want more? Find audiobooks by authors with disabilities and explore playlists at libro.fm/disability.

Happy Monday! Just a reminder that this week we have our next Lovelace Learning Lab coming up on Wednesday at 12:00pm PST! Gina Guillaume-Joseph will be coming in to present on AI and its implications! We are so excited to have her come speak to our community! If you would like to join, please register at  https://lnkd.in/gH_WcYX7

Adie Selene shows us a day in the life of an intern! Showing a great balance of work and play.

Despite the distance that separates our staff, there's an undeniable magic in uniting for team-building activities. While we are out on break this week, here's a throwback to our recent team retreat. We spent some time exploring Pike Place Market and discovered some hidden gems around Seattle, all under the brilliance of a sunny day, following a morning filled with knowledge sharing and learning. 

I can say a million positive things about Adies, our nickname for Ada Developers Academy alums 💜. This community is truly inspiring. One our our Adies, Sage C., shared her journey into programming with the encouragement of Sarah Morris from Audere, an equitable care nonprofit that is definitely worth your attention. Now, more than ever, tech leaders have to be intentional about pouring into and investing in women, gender-expansive folks, BIPOC, neurodiverse individuals, and other folks who are walking the untraditional path into tech. Thank you, Sarah, for leading by example. If you have a moment this weekend, I encourage you to read Sage's story and share it with others who might find inspiration in her words as I did. 💜 A heartfelt thanks to the extraordinarily dedicated team of educators and professionals I have the privilege of working alongside. Their daily contributions enrich our community immeasurably: Charmara Mays, Sylvia A., Adrian M. Prado, Kelsey Steven, Mikelle Wade, Daniel Chan, Ashley Yang, Ansel Rognlie, among many others who have contributed throughout the years.

We're excited to be moderating such an important conversation. Don't forget to register for Pride Tech Night this Wednesday, brought to you by our community partner SeaCiti, and the Seattle Office of Economic Development in partnership with Microsoft, Lyft, Zillow, Quadrant Technologies, and HomeStreet Bank. #PrideMonth #Pride #HappyPride #AdaPride

Let the countdown begin!