diff --git a/src/components/GetInTouch.astro b/src/components/GetInTouch.astro index 65ec6b1..196b8fe 100644 --- a/src/components/GetInTouch.astro +++ b/src/components/GetInTouch.astro @@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ > - The Collab Lab were on Twitter + The Collab Lab was on Twitter @_collab_lab. diff --git a/src/pages/index.astro b/src/pages/index.astro index 4b7d350..e5718a8 100644 --- a/src/pages/index.astro +++ b/src/pages/index.astro @@ -9,10 +9,10 @@ const firstHeadingId = 'gain-practical-experience';
- The Collab Lab increased access to web development jobs for - early-career developers, particularly those from underrepresented - groups in tech, by providing hands-on skills training in software team - collaboration and career management. + The Collab Lab, founded in 2019, increased access to web development + jobs for early-career developers, particularly those from + underrepresented groups in tech, by providing hands-on skills training + in software team collaboration and career management.
- There’s no better way to gain real-world experience in a supportive, - inclusive environment than being a developer on a Collab Lab - project. Join the over 170 early-career developers from around the - world who have learned valuable skills that have helped them land - their first programming job. -
+- You can do it! Head to our participate page for the dates of our next cohort! + From July 2019 to December 2024, The Collab Lab has connected over 170 + early-career developers from 25+ countries with real-world + experience and mentorship. Our developers didn't just learn to + code—they learned to collaborate, gaining the skills and confidence + needed to succeed in tech. Many have gone on to roles at companies + like Google, Shopify, and Zapier, while giving back to support the + next wave of talent.
- The Collab Lab is on a mission to fix tech, an industry rife with - gatekeeping and inequity. Our developers reflect the diversity we + We we're incredibly + proud of the community we've built together. None of this would + have been possible without the dedication of our volunteers, + mentors, and developers. Their passion and commitment have left a + lasting legacy of growth, mentorship, and inclusion in tech. + Our developers reflect the diversity we want to see in tech, with an emphasis on supporting people from groups typically underrepresented on software teams. Joining us as a volunteer is a way to give back and help early-career developers gain their footholds in tech.
-- Ready to do this? Check out our volunteer page! -
- Collab Lab developers are more ready than the average bootcamp grad - to step in and start contributing to your company’s success. Our - alums currently work at companies including 1Password, Datadog, - Discord, Divvy, Google, IBM, Intercom, New Relic, PayPal, POLITICO, - SAP, Shopify, The Motley Fool, The Washington Post, Twilio, Twitter, - and Zapier, among others. -
-- Get in touch to diversify - your hiring pool and hire developers you can grow! -
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