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Hello from

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A grassroots training program bringing positive change to refugees and socially excluded groups

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We believe in a future where everyone has a real opportunity to lead a thriving life.

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We have created a unique, learning community that helps people to find and start careers in tech.

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CYF trainees are taught software development by professional volunteers developers from the industry, putting a strong emphasis on collaboration and Agile product development through project work.

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About CYF

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Starting a new chapter

The CYF vocational training journey

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Intro to Digital

Self-paced

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Software Development course

9 months

Hiring Process

4-6 months

Fundamentals

1 month

CYF programme

CYF Product

2-3 months

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Things you should know before you get started

  • You’re 100% aligned with our mission

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  • You’re 100% aligned with our values & working principles

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  • You promote the project and create a team of + 4 people (diversity of background and thinking) to form the Founders team with you

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  • You & the team have 15h-20h per week to dedicate to CYF for 12 months

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Make sure:

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Once you agree with the requirements

  • Present to CYF HQ “Why this group should be the Founders team”

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  • Sign the Founders Agreement

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  • Present a Strategy Planning, including potential partners (at least 5 NGOs) & potential sponsors (at least 5 companies)

You will:

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The CYF new chapter timeline

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Intro to Digital

3 months

(50 completers)

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BOS1

1 month

(50 completers)

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Team outreach

Team consolidation

Sourcing strategy

3 months

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Setup phase

Pilot phase

Candidate phase

BOS 2

1 month

(100 completers)

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  1. Run BOS for 70 people (40% female)

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  • Make sure 50 people complete Intro to Digital (and at least 40 of them have English B1 level)

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  • Identify active volunteers → who are emerging leaders

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Running the Pilot

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  • The group will only become a CYF Chapter if they complete the Candidate phase successfully:

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Achievement of 50-60% employment rate from their cohort

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Becoming a CYF Chapter

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CodeYourFuture is a volunteer-led organisation.

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The founding team’s mission is to build a community that will share the tasks around programme delivery.

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Founders are not expected to run trainings and mentorship programmes.

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Thank you!