What is Level Up?

​Be a part of a team that learns and works together to create a social enterprise, develop a website using WordPress, and develop a digital marketing campaign. At the end of the program, you will present your achievements to the Hack the Hood community at Demo Day, where you can apply for a mini grant to launch your next project.

What you'll do during Level Up:

Develop a business plan

Build a wordpress website

Create a marketing campaign

Practice public speaking and other professional skills

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

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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 ages 16-20

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