[VIC] Free Beginners Coding Workshop in Melbourne @ DjangoGirls

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AssociatedLCode Workshops on 20/05/2019 - 14:23 djangogirls.org (218 clicks)
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DjangoGirls Melbourne workshop is a one day intro to Django/Python coding self-paced tutorial run with the help of people in the Melbourne tech community that is perfect for those 16+ that want to learn to code, learn a new language/framework or are looking for a career change.

Django Girls is a non-profit organization and a community that empowers and helps women to organize free, one-day programming workshops by providing tools, resources and support. We are a volunteer run organization with hundreds of people contributing to bring more amazing women into the world of technology. During each of our events, 30-60 women build their first web application using HTML, CSS, Python and Django.

To attend this event, please apply via the "Melbourne" event listed on the attached website. Events are run around Australia, there is currently also an event coming up in Brisbane or you can apply to run the events in your city.

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Workshop: Saturday, June 15th, 2019 from 9:30am-4:00pm
Install Party: Thursday, June 6th, 2019 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Where: Common Code - 8 Studley Street, Abbotsford
Bring: Laptop, charger, water bottle & learning mindset
Cost: Covered by our sponsors. Free for you!

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This deal is open to anyone of any gender, however, women, trans and other gender minorities will be given preference.

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  jv on 20/05/2019 - 14:41

  +2

  How does this get around the anti-discrimination laws?

  Have you applied for an exemption?

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    RSmith on 20/05/2019 - 15:29

    -5

    DjangoBoys, if there was one, would have been named and shamed for discriminating against women.

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    yumeno on 20/05/2019 - 15:48

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    Taken from the website

    "Don't identify as a woman? That's ok! We accept applications from all genders, including men."

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  amanda89 on 20/05/2019 - 14:42

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  As a woman at a large fin tech company, I can count on one hand the number of women in tech here and ZERO women in leadership positions, these organisations are important in trying to change corporate culture. And not only in technology! As a society we simply don't encourage our daughters to be electricians, plumbers, car/motorbike mechanics, play rugby etc.

  • RSmith on 20/05/2019 - 15:27 Comment score below threshold.
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      Soapdroid on 20/05/2019 - 15:31

      +3

      Sounds like she could have used this course. Your negative vote is uncalled for.

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        RSmith on 20/05/2019 - 15:32

        -3

        Negative vote is for discriminating against males.

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      ryang on 20/05/2019 - 15:35

      +4

      You gonna go neg all the women's clothing deals next?

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        RSmith on 21/05/2019 - 06:50

        You are overthinking.

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      bargain_knight on 20/05/2019 - 15:53

      +1

      Clearly your office is a warm and open working environment and culture for women. It's great that you have an open mind and look at all the skills and qualities people bring. Given your description of a tech company in Australia and the multitudes of tech opportunities for women, you are right that such segregated courses are unnecessary. There are probably as many women as men in your workplace and bringing in more will just upset the balance!

      Hopefully you will advocate just as vociferously to end segregation in Australian schools. Boys and girls need to work together rather than being split up whilst learning.

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        bargain_knight on 20/05/2019 - 15:55

        I need to be corrected: the course is open to all! Ahh well, let's just rail against the name, cause as men we have been discriminated all our lives.

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  AssociatedCode Workshops @ djangogirls.org on 20/05/2019 - 15:56

  +8

  We recognise that there will be varied views on this post. We won't be entering into any rhetoric on the validity of the event and thank those who support our efforts.

  If people want to complete the tutorial, male or female, the tutorial is open sourced and freely available online. This may also be suitable if you are not based in Melbourne, can't attend the event or wish to complete the tutorial in a language other than English (it is available in 17 languages via the link). Please feel free to access it here: https://tutorial.djangogirls.org/

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    Soapdroid on 20/05/2019 - 16:12

    Awesome, thanks for the additional info!

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  BeefBiryani on 20/05/2019 - 17:03

  I wonder how many women vs men will be present at this event. Can someone going please update us with the demography of men vs women at this event?

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  chasu on 20/05/2019 - 18:28

  +1

  Where is the location if the event? I want to apply but I want to make sure I can attend.

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  BargainTeebone on 25/05/2019 - 16:27

  +2

  As a current (male) software dev student in a class of ~50 with only 3 of them being women, I think seeing this kind of initiative is great. Anyone whining about gender discrimination seriously needs to get a grip.

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    BeefBiryani on 27/05/2019 - 08:25

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    You can't force women in STEM if they don't want to. They are happy getting their nails and eye lashes done. Why work hard when you can just marry a sucker and leave him with all his wealth and child support for ever?

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      Soapdroid on 27/05/2019 - 10:21

      You sound like a very angry man and that's unfortunate for the world.

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        BeefBiryani on 27/05/2019 - 10:30

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        No, I am quite a "happy" man, if you know what I mean. Only stating the truth here. I am sick of women complaining about not getting equal opportunities or equal pay when they don't have the equal level of expertise or qualifications.
        I am not against women getting equal pay as men, I just don't want them handed it for being born with a vagina instead of a penis.

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          Soapdroid on 27/05/2019 - 11:11

          @BeefBiryani: This resentment towards women is only making things more difficult for you (and the rest of us honestly), not easier. The truth is that women are not getting equal opportunities and you are the one who is complaining. You say:

          I am sick of women complaining about not getting equal opportunities or equal pay when they don't have the equal level of expertise or qualifications.

          The program offered here is intended to increase expertise for women, and you still appear unhappy. It feels like you won't be happy until women are barred from the workforce, and when you could instead champion causes like this that are meant to help educate women, you are instead putting them down.

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            BeefBiryani on 27/05/2019 - 13:07

            +1

            @Soapdroid: I did not say I was unhappy with this program. I actually appreciate this kind of initiatives. This gives women an equal opportunity to increase their skills and compete with men on an equal basis.

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      TheBooleanOne on 27/05/2019 - 21:44

      I love your sarcasm

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  Hotshot on 06/06/2019 - 13:24

  +1

  Hi, I'm interested in attending with my daughter(13) as she has an interest in programming. Is the minimum age limit flexible?
  Thanks.