Meetups

Event: Programming and Web Dev Study Group

We recently opened up our Javascript study group to all programming languages – come learn with us! We’re going through tutorials, working on projects, reviewing each others’ code, and answering questions, all inside some very nice East Bay tech companies. All levels welcome!

Schedule:

6:30 – 6:45pm – Welcome + dinner

6:45 – 6:50pm – A word from our hosting company, Clef

6:50 – 9pm – Study/hack

Group: Women Who Code East Bay

Women Who Code is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers by creating a global, connected community of women in technology. The organization tripled in 2013 and has grown to be one of the largest communities of women engineers in the world.

Women Who code is a professional community for women in tech. We provide an avenue for women to pursue a career in technology, help them gain new skills and hone existing skills for professional advancement, and foster environments where networking and mentorship are valued.

Location: Clef

General career advice suggests getting involved in the local community and networking at casual meetups. This definitely applies to switching careers over to web development. Since I live in San Francisco, there are tons of groups listed on Meetup.com. I thought I’d try to describe the events that I go to, hopefully to push myself to attend more, and also to help others who are curious about what these events are like.

Event: Marketing, Social Media and PR Happy Hour

Time to log off, let the hair down, activate the liver and have some FUN! If you’re in marketing, social, PR or just excited to meet really amazing people in the valley, come join us!

Group: Gone Social

Gone Social is a group of social media, marketing and community enthusiasts in Silicon Valley sharing best practices, tools and ideas. We typically host one event per month, whether this be with a speaker, an interactive activity or social meet-up!

We bring in experts to share their perspective on social strategy, marketing tactics and community learnings. In the past, we’ve talked about user generated content, crisis response, community building, and paid promotion. We love to have fun, so sometimes we’ll mix and mingle at a wine bar, gather for a BBQ, or cheer on our local SF Giants at a game.

Location: Cease & Desist Bar

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Meetups: Women Who Code East Bay

Meetups: Gone Social