Bridge Program
Bridging the Gap, one hackathon at a time
About Hack The Gap Bridge Program
Hack The Gap Bridge Program is a paid opportunity for young adults, ages 18-24 who identify as women, non-binary and BiPOC, to develop new and existing technical skills through real projects and get access to career development opportunities. Ramsey County Residents get $750 stipend after they complete the program.
Information for participants
What’s a hackathon?: A Hackathon is an experience that brings people with different skill sets and backgrounds to the same table in order to build something impactful i.e an application or a website. Every Hackathon team has a focus. Our focus areas are:
Tech solutions for local businesses including social media, websites and web design
Re-imagining community spaces through architecture and construction technology
Tech solutions for community including web and phone applications
Our Program Model: We will pair our participants with paid projects, skills coaching, and professional mentorship while providing clients with amazing products. We hope to grow together with our participants and clients. Community is vital in tackling huge social and professional change, the first step is to get our participants through the door.
Commitment: Each hackathon will be 4 weeks long. We’ll sync up for 3 hours a week to discuss the project and answer any questions for a total of 12 hours of committed time. We’ll also dedicate this time to personal and professional development resources. The next hackathon programs will take place over the following dates:
Benefits:
Participants of this program who are residents of Ramsey Country will be awarded a $750 stipend for the duration of the program
A portfolio to highlight the work done during the program
Professional and personal development resources based on your needs
Access to job opportunities
Assistance in kick-starting your own venture
To Apply
To apply for this program, complete the application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We will follow up with you within a week to let you know if you have been selected for the program and to give you a timeline of what to expect.
We look forward to connecting with you!
FAQs
What if I don’t have a computer? Hack the Gap will loan you a computer for the duration of the program
Is the program virtual? Yes, the program is completely virtual. However, if you need a space, we will work with you to ensure that you have a space with adequate wifi connection
If I’m not a Ramsey county resident, can I still apply? Yes you can still apply and participate. At this time, only Ramsey county residents will be eligible for the $750 stipend
