What is the Hack the Hood Bootcamp?

​Hack the Hood's 6-week bootcamp that trains you to build websites for small, local businesses. You'll graduate from our Bootcamp with your own portfolio of actual client work that you can use to show future employers what you can do, impress college admissions staff, or even start up your own business!

In their own words

​Leo Martin

"One thing I learned from HtH is that I can create stuff too. I never really designed my own things before, or used my creativity in that way," Leon added. "Not just with websites, but from clothing to all kinds of different things. Hack the Hood opened my mind to being able to follow more than one passion - to be an entrepreneur." 

Abel Regalado

"I cannot thank you enough. Your support and Hack the Hoods' has undeniablychanged my life beyond summer. I am always in search to expand my knowledge and to perfect my passion, so I greatly appreciate you taking your time and finding opportunities like these... The knowledge I gain will definitely impact my life and push me to use my knowledge to improve the society. "

Madeira Dynes

​"Being a part of that community and just knowing that you can do what you want to do -you just need to put your mind to it- that really inspires the youth...​Hack the Hood can really open doors that youth don't even realize they have the talent [for]."

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Connect with other youth

Discover your Strengths

Find Mentors you can relate to

Learn 21st Century Skills

Through hands on experience, mentorship, culturally relevant training and 21st Century skills development, youth become creators of change in their own communities. During the course of the 6 week bootcamp you will meet with your small business client and work with them to build their website. Hack the Hood trainers can teach you the stuff that happens behind the scenes in creating beautiful websites, driving and measuring traffic to that site, and other aspects that businesses need to be successful in the 21st century.  We'll also teach you valuable technical, entrepreneurial, communication, and leadership skills to help you begin launching a career in the tech industry. 

What you'll Learn:

Technical Skills

• How to design and build a website
• How to write basic HTML and CSS
• How to promote a small business using social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

Leadership and Soft Skills

• Business Communication
• Entrepreneurship
• Professionalism
• Problem Solving​​

Professional Skills

• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Job Search and Resume Writing
• Networking

Eligible Age Range

Oakland:
Summer: 16-20
Spring: 18-25

Other locations:
Varies.  Please contact partner sites for more details.