Rails Girls Melbourne 2023

Are you an experienced developer eager to make a positive impact in the tech community? Join us as a mentor at the Rails Girls Workshops and inspire the next generation of coders!

Why Mentor with Us:

🌟 Empower Women and Non-Binary Individuals: Rails Girls is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the tech world. As a mentor, you'll play a crucial role in empowering underrepresented groups in technology.

🚀 Share Your Knowledge: This is your chance to give back to the community by sharing your expertise in Ruby on Rails and web development. Your guidance can help aspiring coders build confidence and skills.

👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 Form Meaningful Connections: Connect with like-minded mentors and fellow tech professionals. Collaborate, exchange ideas, and grow together as a supportive community.

🎯 Enhance Your Leadership Skills: Mentoring provides a unique opportunity to refine your leadership and communication skills, making you an even stronger asset in your career.

💡 Inspire the Next Tech Innovators: By mentoring at Rails Girls Workshops, you contribute to the creation of a more diverse and innovative tech industry, shaping the future of technology.

What to Expect:

🛠️ Guiding Participants: Assist attendees as they work on hands-on coding projects, offering support and advice throughout the workshop.

💬 Sharing Your Experience: Share your journey as a developer, highlighting challenges you've faced and lessons learned along the way.

🌐 Encouraging Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where participants feel comfortable and motivated to learn.

🚀 Igniting Curiosity: Inspire curiosity and a growth mindset among participants, encouraging them to continue their tech journey beyond the workshop.

🤝 Connect and Network: Forge meaningful connections with fellow participants, mentors, and tech enthusiasts. Expand your network and explore opportunities in the tech industry.

Note: Prior experience in mentoring is valuable, but not a requirement. We welcome mentors from diverse tech backgrounds who are enthusiastic about empowering others.

Calling all previous Rails Girls participants and tech enthusiasts! The Rails Girls Next Workshop is designed to take your coding skills to the next level. Whether you attended our previous workshop or have some coding experience, this event is perfect for those ready to deepen their web development knowledge.

What to Expect:

• 🤖 Toy Robot Coding Challenge: Engage in a thrilling coding challenge where you'll program a virtual robot to navigate a grid and execute commands. TDD will be your guiding principle throughout the process.
• 🌟 Master Test Driven Development: Discover the power of TDD as you write tests first, then build code to meet those tests. Learn how this iterative approach can lead to more robust and maintainable code.
• 🚀 Professional Insights: Learn from industry professionals and gain valuable insights into building a successful career in tech.
• 🤝 Connect and Network: Forge meaningful connections with fellow participants, mentors, and tech enthusiasts. Expand your network and explore opportunities in the tech industry.

Join us at the Rails Girls Workshop, a dynamic and inclusive event aimed at inspiring and empowering women, non-binary individuals, and newcomers in the world of technology. Whether you're a complete coding newbie or have some experience, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to dive into the exciting world of web development.

What to Expect:

• 🌟 Learn Ruby on Rails: Our friendly and passionate mentors will guide you through a hands-on experience, helping you learn the basics of Ruby on Rails, a powerful web development framework.
• 🚀 Build Your First Web App: Get ready to create your very own web application from scratch! With the guidance of our mentors, you'll see your coding skills come to life in no time.
• 💻 A Supportive Environment: No need to worry about prior experience – this workshop is designed for beginners. Everyone is welcome, and we're here to cheer you on every step of the way.
• 🤝 Connect and Network: Forge meaningful connections with fellow participants, mentors, and tech enthusiasts. Expand your network and explore opportunities in the tech industry.