By giving one student the gift of a Marcy Lab School education, you create $100,000 of annual wages that go directly back to the communities that need it the most.
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The Marcy Lab School
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We are an alternative to college that prepares young adults from underestimated backgrounds to launch rewarding, purpose-driven careers in the tech sector.
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DREAM () held its annual Legends Career Conference at Yankee Stadium, and we had the pleasure of participating in the event! DREAM holds this conference so that their alumni (Legends) can build their professional networks and learn about career prospects. #DREAMLCC23
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What a full circle moment! Was wonderful to be able to share our three-year growth with this past week ✨
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Our Software Engineering Fellowship is as rigorous as it gets. More than just coding, we hone your critical thinking - the ability to apply your existing knowledge to solve problems in new and unfamiliar contexts.
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You’ll gain valuable professional skills like how to write effective resumes, negotiate a salary, and create a budget that aligns with your financial goals.
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You’ll learn about your personal values and how they shape your leadership style.
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Our program includes a leadership seminar. You’ll read books about race, class, gender, and politics. You'll debate solutions to your communities most pressing problems.
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Curious about our curriculum? Learn more here:
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Marcy alum Devonte walks us through his Software Engineering journey. It all began with us right here at The Marcy Lab School. Watch his full story here youtube.com/watch?v=7NORFi
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How does giving to high-performing workforce development orgs like , , , , and translate into higher wages for their participants?
Read AR's report:
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Learn more about our tuition-free Software Engineering Fellowship. Our program will help you gain the skills to land a rewarding career in tech. Applications for our Spring 2023 are open, click here to see if you're elgible to apply 💻✨marcylabschool.org/apply
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A1. Some programs are "Expanding Opportunities in Tech" an alt to college, as covered in a series:
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Breaking into the tech industry where women–specifically women of color–are on average underrepresented, underpaid and discriminated against is hard. And we see that. Spaces like this matter so much! They allow our young women to relish in their worth and their talent!
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Last week, the incredible women of Marcy came together for an afternoon to build community with one another, lift each other up, and exchange words of wisdom, encouragement, praise, and gratitude!✨
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Is the program really tuition-free?
✨Yes! As a non-profit, our incredible donors sponsor the cost of the program
When can I apply?
✨Applications for Spring '23 are due January 6th. Apply here:
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How is it different than traditional college?
✨Only 1 year instead of 4
✨Learn a skill that interests you and become a part of a growing tech industry
✨Join a community that cares about your success and supports you every step of the way
✨Graduate with ZERO DEBT
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What will I gain from joining the Marcy Lab?
✨Become a skilled software engineer and land a high-paying job in tech in just 1 year
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Want to join the team? We’re currently hiring for a Program Manager and Recruitment Manager. Apply on Linkedin ✨
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Some of the Marcy Lab school dream team! They are educators and innovators who care deeply about our Fellows and push them to a relentlessly high bar each day. They are building the future of higher education!
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Apply TODAY for our Fall 2023 Spring Fellowship by 11/14 at 9AM. Learn more here:
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We empower you with the network, professional fluency, leadership training, and purpose-driven mindset to solve the world’s biggest problems while advancing your career and stepping into wealth.
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We unlock your full potential, catering our curriculum to your goals, your values, your leadership style, your future. We find the best version of you, and then help you surpass it.
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Our Software Engineering Fellowship is as rigorous as it gets. More than just coding, we hone your critical thinking - the ability to apply your existing knowledge to solve problems in new and unfamiliar contexts. 🧵🪡
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Marcyween + Día De Los Muertos celebrations! We gathered together to honor our loved ones who have passed. Each person who placed an object or photo on the ofrenda was then invited to share who they wanted to remember and welcome back to the land of the living 🖤👻🎃
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What piece of advice would alumna Anne Hyacinthe give to future students?
She says to not lose sight of the bigger picture, and to “remember what motivated you to pursue this path in the first place.”
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This could be you! If you're an aspiring software engineer but haven't found what you're looking for from a traditional college, then learn more about our tuition-free Software Engineering Fellowship. Applications for our Spring 2023 are open: marcylabschool.org/apply
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As we reflect on #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re highlighting four people who are inspiring other Hispanic and Latino/a students in #tech:
📣 Anthony, alum
📣 Antonella, alum
📣 Carmen, alum
📣 Lili, alum
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Celebrating our Fall 2021 graduating class 🎓💫 We are so proud of our fellows turned alum as they take the next step on their software engineering journeys! Join us in congratulating them 🔥🔥🔥
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Kudos to #CamelbackFellows (), (), and () on being featured among the top 150 ideas building a more equitable NYC! 🙌🏾 Check out the full list via .
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Student ➡️ Teacher. Carmen Salas’ story comes full circle with in this #HispanicHeritageMonth spotlight: cognizantusfoundation.org/news/student-b
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If you are an aspiring engineer but haven't found what you are looking for from the traditional college path, we want to hear from you.
Applications for our Spring 2023 Fellowship are open! To learn more, check out marcylabschool.org/apply
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Our Spring 2023 cohort applications are now OPEN! Your dream job in tech is only one year away.
Learn more here: marcylabschool.org/apply 🎉💻
At our 12th Anniversary Celebration we premiered this video, profiling three of our amazing grantees:
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Take 5 minutes and get inspired!
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"The more we can make it easier for organizations to create the next , the closer we get to better postsecondary choices for future generations," tells in .
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A true alternative to a four-year college?
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A true alternative to a four-year college?
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Want to connect with the next generation of incredible software engineers? The Marcy Lab School has several volunteer opportunities for you this fall.
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We LOVE being together with these amazing social entrepreneurs as they transform economic mobility in America!
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Grateful for our mentors ✨💫 Eric from Google is here to guest lecture for our spring fellows. The lecture walked us through data structures, algorithms and how they show up on the job! 👏🏽
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