[Kreweoftruth] See Operation Spark graduates present original apps on Thursday!

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December 8, 2020
Contact: Heather Harper (504) 289-0499 or hharper at h2nola.net 
Operation Spark to Hold Virtual Graduation December 10 and Present Original Apps
Students will present grad thesis of unique new apps: Prost, for bar owners and patrons to promote safety and business; Folio Stocks, a fantasy-inspired Stock Market trading game; and Goldilocks, for the budget-conscious traveler. 
Public invited to attend and learn more about this program that can change lives for unemployed or underemployed
Operation Spark, a non-profit coding bootcamp dedicated to changing lives by advancing technology skills for today’s workplace, will hold a virtual graduation showcase for its IBC (Industry Based Credential) certified students on Thursday, December 10 at 5:30 pm.  The public is invited to attend and learn more about the program.  The ceremony will be live-streamed; register online at: https://operationspark_grad_showcase_121020.eventbrite.comThe graduates will present their graduate thesis: apps they have developed from beginning to end.  The student groups have developed three new apps: Prost, a web application designed with the covid-19 pandemic in mind, to cater to the needs of bar owners and bar-goers, creating social environments for the consumption of alcohol while promoting both safety and local businesses; Folio Stocks, a fantasy-inspired Stock Market trading game where you compete with other users to see who can grow their portfolio the most; and Goldilocks, a new web application for the budget-conscious traveler.  The current graduating class of eleven students now holds Advanced Industry-Based Credentials in the Fundamentals of Javascript, Functional Programming, and Web Development.“The creativity and potential of our grads are enormous”, said John Fraboni, Operation Spark’s Founder and CEO. “Software development is the fastest-growing job market in our state, and we are here to provide training that meets those needs.”Over the past four years, Operation Spark has trained and placed nearly 200 graduates in high-paying technology jobs. Paul Williams, Chief Architect of Koniag Government Services, has hired several Operation Spark graduates. “The coding and presentation skills of the Operation Spark grads are far more advanced than the typical junior developers” he notes. “They have a demonstrated level of technical expertise, complemented with the dedication, maturity, and professionalism that proves they are ready to provide immediate value in the workforce right out of the program.”Operation Spark is committed to a 100 percent job placement record and is fully engaged in training, interview prep, and job placement for the graduates of its immersion program said Mr. Fraboni. “"If you lost your job because of covid, now is a good time to consider a career in tech. Programming is one of the few areas where the job outlook is still strong.” said Fraboni.  “Coding jobs are in everything from data and software engineering to web and video game development. These jobs can provide significant lifetime earnings and are available in every industry in the world.  It doesn’t require a college degree, and starting salaries average $60K.”  Individuals interested in pursuing a career in software development can participate in a Virtual Information Session to learn more about the programs.  To register for an info session, go to https://www.operationspark.org/info-session The minimum tech requirements are a laptop, desktop or Chromebook, and a stable internet connection. Operation Spark's experienced, full-time instructional staff has been teaching coding classes for adults and students across Louisiana since 2014.  Financial aid, tuition assistance, and grants are available for qualified students. For more information on Operation Spark, go to www.operationspark.org
####Founded in 2013, Operation Spark is opening a new door to prosperity by presenting a rapid route to high-wage careers in software development.  Operation Spark’s mission is to provide access to literacy in software creation for adults and youth across Louisiana.  In New Orleans, where generational poverty is prevalent, we work to develop and distribute effective learning tools and programs that provide accelerated workforce development that circumvents the costs of higher education.


 
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