MigraCode Barcelona

Introducing our new MigraCode project manager: Jun 🏵️

As the current project manager of our sister project CodeWomen, which they have led over the past two years, Jun will now manage both projects together.

This will allow a smooth collaboration between the two projects, working together towards our common goal of breaking down barriers to the tech industry faced by many migrants and bridging the digital gender gap, making the tech sector more accessible and diverse.

We’re excited for this new chapter in our project! 💻

MigraCode and CodeWomen+ are co-funded by the Ajuntament de Barcelona

OCC at the Talent Arena! 🎇🌐

Last week we had the pleasure of taking part in Barcelona's .official, one of Europe’s biggest tech events organised by the

It was fantastic to see so many people join our two workshops!

On Tuesday, our team presented our volunteering opportunities with and , sharing how tech professionals can use their skills to support our work in building a more accesible and diverse tech sector.

Then on Wednesday, CodeWomen+ volunteer Alexia led a hands-on workshop on neural networks. We were thrilled to see more than 100 people attend and even happier to see so many stay afterwards to ask questions and continue the conversation! 🫶

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and to our speakers: Alexia, LyLy, Marta and Anna!

🙏 Many thanks as well to Talent Arena, for giving us the space to share our projects, to highlight the importance of diversity in tech, and for generally providing xPro tickets that we could share with our communities.

Are you interested in volunteering with us? More info in our bio!

See you next year!

Some highlights from the Job Buddies Kick-off!✨

Last week, we launched the latest edition of the Job Buddies programme and welcomed the volunteers as well as some former students from Migracode🧑🏽‍💻

Job Buddies is an initiative that aims to assist and mentor MigraCode students & graduates with their progression into the tech sector and future careers. Each student or graduate is paired with a mentor who will help them with their CV, job search, interview preparation and much more 💻

Thank you to all of our volunteers for their time and dedication as well as Porsche Digital for their space.

If you would like to get involved as a volunteer, the link is in the bio.

Off to a great start! 🍾💻

We officially launched our new Web Development and Cloud Computing (AWS) bootcamps at the end of October with an amazing kick-off event, where we welcomed 50 new students : our largest cohort yet!

We’re also proud to welcome our first ever women-only cohort for Web Development, following the success of the women-only AWS cohort last year, and continuing our work toward promoting more diversity and inclusion in tech.

The atmosphere at the event was truly special: between some ice breaking games and a few emotional speeches, the excitement and sense of community were palpable.

Special thanks go to our amazing team and to the 10 new volunteers who joined us for the first time : our project would not be possible without you!

Thank you as well to our partners who help fund MigraCode and allow us to have the impact that we do: , Friquifund, Nous Cims, C**t, .relic_ and thanks to and inta for hosting our events and classes.

And finally, thank you to our new students for coming full of enthusiasm and motivation. We can’t wait to see what the next few months will bring 💻✨

Did you know that in 2023, only 14% of cloud computing professionals’ positions were covered by women? 👩‍💻

At MigraCode, we believe it is time to change that and we want you to be part of our journey so join our AWS women’s-only course starting mid-October! 📚

This hybrid course, taught entirely in English, is specifically designed for women with a migration background and offers in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with AWS.

🚨Attention! All classes are mandatory! Sessions will be held online from Monday to Thursday from 18:00 to 21:30, and in-person on Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:00.

After graduating from the course, you will have an attempt to pass the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certificate! ✅

Make the change! Be part of our women+ cloud computing cohort and launch your career in tech.

📢Deadline: September 14th!

Apply here: https://openculturalcenter.ac-page.com/aws-2024

Want to see how code can spark change? 💥
Check out the full article on MigraCode’s blog and explore the student-led project reshaping the way we talk about the climate crisis. 🌍💡

P.S. Applications for the next Web Development course are now open on our website — and they close at the end of July! Don’t miss your chance to join. 💻🚀

We're back at .conf !

Join us at Barcelona's developer conference — come visit our booth, spin our prize roulette, and learn more about our projects MigraCode and .

We work to break down barriers to entry in the tech industry and promote social inclusion through accessible education and community support.