i.c.stars |* Chicago

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 from8AM–8PM, Monday–Friday for 16 weeks 6 months previous full-time work experience preferred Agree to a strict 'On Time, No Absence' policy