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Paid full stack software development training in Omaha
A paid learning program for underserved and underrepresented individuals early in their software development journey, taught on site by experienced senior developers.
You are paid to learn.
Participants are paid as W-2 employees during the training period. This is not a stipend or unpaid internship.
The program is designed to give participants the technical skills and professional habits needed to qualify for entry-level and junior developer roles. The program does not guarantee employment.
Format and location: on site in the Old Mill area of Omaha, Nebraska. Schedules vary by participant.
After the learning phase, the Foundation can look at real software and application development opportunities.
Who the program is for
Our focus is on underserved and underrepresented individuals, including first-generation and non-traditional students, immigrants, people from rural and suburban communities, and people who are underemployed. The program is for people who:
- are students, recent graduates, career changers, or underemployed individuals looking for a path into software development
- have foundational exposure to programming through coursework, self-study, or a bootcamp
- are motivated to learn and grow in a structured environment
- can participate on site in Omaha during the training period
What participants learn
Instruction focuses on full-stack web and application development, including:
- Front-end frameworks (React and Angular)
- JavaScript
- Back-end development (Node and Express)
- Databases (SQL and MySQL)
- C#
- Version control
- Cloud concepts
- Workplace communication and accountability
How to apply
Applications are always open. Apply to be considered. Selection is based on an interview.
Applications are handled by email. The button below opens your email app with a template addressed to apply@neinnovationlabs.org. Fill it in and attach your resume.
Include your name, email, optional phone number, and links or documents that show what you already know, such as a portfolio or GitHub profile. We do not ask for date of birth at this stage.
Only what you send by email reaches us. This site has no application form.
Mentoring
Senior developers guide participants as they learn. Mentoring with the Foundation is a paid, part-time role of about 5 to 8 hours per week, based in the Old Mill area of Omaha.
We look for experience in web application development, API design, database architecture, and front-end and back-end development, plus experience working with small to mid-sized developer teams and comfort guiding junior developers. Familiarity with AWS or Azure is a plus.
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