Join our free 10-week program to jump-start your career as a Jr. Web Developer.

Our free, online program offers you the opportunity to learn all you need to be successful in a technology career – from the technical knowledge to the soft skills that will help you achieve your potential. After the program, graduates have the opportunity to explore different learning outcomes like apprenticeships, internships, continuing education, or full-time employment.

WHAT DOES A JR. WEB DEVELOPER DO?

A Junior Web Developer works with a team of developers to create new websites and applications. The junior designation means you work under the supervision of senior developers in your department, but you may be involved in all stages of the project, from brainstorming to final testing. As a Junior Web Developer, you review web design needs and preferences and provide advice on website maintenance.

CERTIFICATION

JavaScript Certification granted by W3Schools

SKILLS EARNED

We'll help you learn the technical skills with lots of hands-on, interactive sessions. By the end, you'll know:

• Programming Fundamentals
• JavaScript
• Web Development Fundamentals
• Relational Databases
• Problem Solving
• Data Structures & Algorithms

In every job, there are key skills that will help you be successful. We'll help you learn:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Proactiveness
• Personal Responsibility
• Future Orientation
• Growth
• Persistence
• Adaptability

REQUIREMENTS

• Have earned a high school diploma or GED
• Be 18 years or older at the start of the program
• Available Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM local time for in-class hours
• If planning to pursue employment then the applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Minimum Hardware Requirements
  • 1.6 GHz or faster processor
  • 1 GB of RAM
  • Free Disk Space 1GB or more
• Operating System Requirements
  • OS X Yosemite or Higher
  • Windows 7 (with .NET Framework 4.wr)
  • Linux (Debian): Ubuntu Desktop 14.04, Debian 7
  • Linux (Red Hat): Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, CentOS 7, Fedora 23

Generation is the world’s largest, fastest growing global employment program, providing unemployed and underemployed individuals with the opportunity to launch successful careers and change their life trajectories. We provide technical training, support, and mentorship to help connect learners to multiple career pathways including internships, continuing education, and full-time employment. Founded by McKinsey & Company in 2014, Generation is an independent nonprofit active in 14 countries to date.