What is Tech Prep: Digital Marketing?

You're on social media all day. Why not explore how you can turn your love of Facebook and Instagram into a career that starts at $40,000 a year?

In this program you'll get training, learn from experts in the field, and develop your first campaign to show future client and employers. You'll join the Hack the Hood alumni network and get access to additional education and job opportunities.  

What you'll do during Tech Prep: Digital Marketing

Develop a Brand Identity that defines what makes you unique

Learn what social media platforms to use to promote your cause

Develop a multi-channel marketing campaign

Produce multimedia content to reach your targeted audience

In their own words:

Clinay

"Level Up and Tech Prep: Digital Marketing made me hone in on exactly what I want to do... gave me a clear roadmap around 'this is how you build your brand.'"

Hear Clinay talk about how Hack the Hood helped her launch her own business
​AND get a marketing job at Yelp!

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"I would recommend Hack the Hood to other youth because the staff are very supportive, encouraging and willing to help the youth in their professional and personal development."

"This is one of the coolest programs... I like that i can be myself... 
​I could ask for help and not worry. 

"I learned a lot of different skills that I wouldn't have learned anywhere else easily"

Interested in launching your marketing career?

applications closed until winter

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Program Details

• Location: 439 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606
• Orientation Date: Monday, October 2nd
• Program Dates: October 3rd - December 15th
• Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; 4:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.​

Who's eligible?

Alameda County residents agest 16-20

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