Swamped with applications: Google's free coding classes for women

Last month, Google offered vouchers to Code School to any women and minorities interested in learning how to code. I applied, because why not? I could use the skills to better my brand and mission. 

Today, I received an email informing me that demand had been high and I would not be one of the people selected. Bu this is a good thing! Women want to learn to code! The demand is high when barriers, like price, are removed. 

While it's disappointing that I won't be receiving free training, they included some wonderful resources that I'd like to share with you.  I'm including the full text of the email below. Enjoy the resources!

Hello,

Thanks for your interest in the Code School learning opportunity sponsored by Women Techmakers. There has been a high demand for our limited number of Code School codes, and unfortunately we are unable to allocate one for you. However, we encourage you to explore Code School for two free days with their Hall Pass initiative. We also recommend the free resources below from some of our favorite online learning resources. All of these resources are free, self-paced, and are great for all levels of experience.

Code School

• Dig into JavaScript Road Trip Part 1 and Try jQuery along the JavaScript Path. When combined with Shaping up with Angular.js, you’ll have a solid start in understanding one of the most commonly used languages.
  
  
• Learn off the beaten path with fun electives Try Git, Discover DevTools, andDiscover Drive.
  
  

Udacity

• Try the CS101 and Programming Foundations with Python (OOP) courses. In CS101 you will learn to build your own search engine or social network, and in OOP you will make mini projects that spread happiness online. Both of these courses will help you build a strong foundation in coding.
  
  
• Jump start your interest in CSS and HTML with Make Your Own 2048. This course will empower you to build really cool things with coding, even if you’ve never coded before.
  
  
• And of course check out Google’s offerings with Udacity covering Android, Cloud, and Web Development courses.
  
  

This Fall, Udacity will also be launching Nanodegrees - credentials built and recognized by industry leaders to advance your career. You will be able to select credentials for Front-End Web Developer, Back-End Web Developer, iOS Developer, and Data Analyst. Stay tuned to Udacity for more information.

Khan Academy

• Take-on Intro to JS: Drawing and Animation to learn JavaScript, the most popular programming language in the world. You will work with the ProcessingJS library to make drawings, animations, stories, and games. Once you’ve completed this course make sure to check out the What to Learn Nextpage.
  
  

Google

• Watch our DevBytes, Compressor Head, and other great learning series’ on theGoogle Developers YouTube channel. Produced by the Google Developers team, you’ll find segments are produced regularly on topics that are relevant to Google and hot in the industry.
  
  

We also encourage you to join online and offline communities that can help you practice the skills you’ve learned, and will provide a supportive community while you pursue your areas of interest:

Google Developer Groups - In-person, local meetups for developers who are interested in Google’s developer technologies like Android, Google Cloud Platform, Chrome/HTML5, Google Maps API, and more. (533 chapters across 103 countries).

Women Techmakers - Inspiration, community, and collaboration for women making an impact through technology.

Girl Develop It - Empowering women of diverse backgrounds from around the world to learn how to develop software (29 chapters across North America).

Women Who Code -  Is a global non-profit dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers (41 chapters across 13 countries).

Pyladies - A group of women developers worldwide who love the Python programming language (27 chapters across 12 countries).


Thank you again for your interest in learning with Google,


-The Women Techmakers team