Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Computing for All serves Washington state students and job seekers
Learn to code at Computing for All
Computing for All offers a Full Stack Web Development
Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Washington state students.
To qualify, you must be:
A Washington state resident
Between 16 and 24 years old
In need of financial assistance
Full Stack Web &
Software Development
Learn to code, build professional job skills, and network with employers in our Pre-Apprenticeship Program (PAP).
- Live, online, instructor-lead classes
- Earn while you learn, qualified students can receive stipends
- 4 quarters per year, 6 quarters to complete
- Tuesday & Thursday afternoons during Fall, Winter, and Spring; daily classes in summer
What’s a Pre-Apprenticeship Program?
A training program to provide you with the technical and professional skills to qualify for an industry apprenticeship, as well as internships, and entry level jobs.
Industry-aligned Coding Instruction
Professional Skills Development
Industry Mentorship & Networking
Competitive Candidate
Benefits of Pre-Apprenticeship
Portfolio Creation
Our curriculum is project-based. This means you’ll be coding functional web applications as you learn. You’ll also be using professional software, versioning, and design tools. Upon completion of the program, you should have a portfolio of projects to show to potential employers.
Certification
Our curriculum will prepare you to complete industry certification tests such as those offered by Microsoft and other companies. You may also earn college credit.
Job Skills
The Pre-Apprenticeship pathway teaches both technical and job skills, including resume, portfolio, and interview preparation. You’ll learn to use professional project management tools, practice teamwork, and leadership skills.
Mentorship
You will meet professionals from Seattle area tech companies who volunteer as guest speakers or coaches. Some employer mentors work directly with students, creating, assigning, and reviewing completed projects.
Career Navigation
Throughout the program, CFA will help guide your next steps, should you wish to pursue an internship, a formal tech apprenticeship, or entry into a post secondary education. After graduating from the Pre-Apprenticeship Program we will follow up with you to further support you on your career path.
Pre-Apprenticeship Program (PAP) Details
- Online instruction in a virtual classroom
- Earn while you learn, qualified students can receive stipends
- 4 quarters per year, 6 quarters to complete
- Advanced placement tests for students with programming experience
- Some assistance available for computer equipment
Schedule
Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters:
- 8 weeks
- 2 classes per week
- 2.75 hours per class
- Late afternoon start time
Summer quarter(s):
- 4 classes per week
- 5 hours per class
- Early afternoon start time
Curriculum
Quarter 1
Intro to Computer Programming with Python
Learn the basics of computer programming with Python. By the end of the quarter, students work in teams to design and code a Python game.
Quarter 2
Web Development 1: HTML & CSS
Learn to code a website, and explore the basics of user interface design.
Quarter 3
Web Development 2: JavaScript
Learn the programming language of the web while continuing to advance your HTML and CSS skills.
Quarter 4
Frontend Web Development
Advance your understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript while creating interactive websites with functional forms, and API-generated content.
Quarter 5
Backend Web Development
Use Python and JavaScript for server side programs for dynamic content generation and learn SQL and no-SQL database management.
Quarter 6
Full Stack Web Development
Use server side Node JS and frontend framework React JS (MERN stack) to create a modern, full stack web application.
Ready to apply?
Pre-Apprenticeship Program Requirements
To qualify you must be:
A Washington state resident
Between 16 and 24 years old
In need of financial assistance