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Happy to share I'm starting a new role as Software Developer at Boeing! 🎉

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app.js

const career = {

name: 'Software Dev',

tuition: 'Free',

ready: true

};

function launch(career) {

return '🚀 Hired!';

}

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Careers Launched

500+

Hiring Partners

$100k+

Average Earnings

61%

Salary Increase

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Lead your organization into the AI era — from foundational knowledge to specialized AI roles.

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AI 101

Demystify the magic and unlock new career opportunities. A free introductory course designed for busy adults with no prior AI experience who want to understand how artificial intelligence works, how organizations are adopting it, and where the career opportunities are.

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100% free — no cost to enroll

No prerequisites — just curiosity and commitment

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What AI actually is

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Prompt engineering basics

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Agentic AI Specialist

Design, build, and manage autonomous AI agents that reason, plan, and take action for organizations. Learn to orchestrate LLMs, build agentic workflows, and deploy AI solutions at scale.

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Prepare organizations for AI adoption by auditing data infrastructure, building integration pipelines, and driving change management. Bridge the gap between AI strategy and implementation.

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A free, 4-week online course designed for busy adults with no prior experience who want to explore technology careers. Build confidence in coding fundamentals before committing to longer, more intensive programs. This course is a launchpad — not the destination.

4 weeks · 15–20 hours per week

Self-paced online with help desk & peer community

No prerequisites — just curiosity and commitment

What you'll learn

JavaScript fundamentals

Variables & data types

Developer tools (VS Code)

Conditionals & loops

Boolean logic & debugging

Terminal & workspace navigation

Next cohort starts March 2, 2026 · Apply by Feb 26

Part-Time

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Software Development

May 18 – Dec 17, 2026

Tue & Thu, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Virtual via Zoom for STL, KC, PHL

~20 hr/wk for assignments

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Software Development Women⁺

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Thu, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Virtual via Zoom for STL, KC, PHL

~20 hr/wk for assignments

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Full-Time

Requires Foundations

Software Development

SkillBridge eligible

May 18 – Sep 15, 2026

Mon – Thu, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Virtual via Zoom for STL, KC, PHL

~10-15 hr/wk for assignments

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All cohorts begin with Foundations pre-work starting April 6, 2026