By: Ada Leadership Team At Ada, we set out to change the face of tech, and build a more inclusive and resilient economy as a result. This current crisis has held a magnifying glass to that mission and our values at every turn, and we are so, so proud of how this community has pivoted while continuing to advance our movement together. Below, you’ll hear from our teams on how they have adjusted to meet student needs, while adhering to…
By: Lauren Sato, CEO The global COVID- 19 crisis has shone a spotlight on many of the weaknesses in our economic and social systems. As is historically true during economic crises, women, people of color, and the LGBTQIA+ community are being disproportionately affected. These individuals are more likely to feel the strain of unemployment, little to no healthcare and the loss of childcare or other social services, widening the socioeconomic gap they already face. The challenge our country faces is…
By: Lauren Sato, Ada CEO Ada Community, I know we’re all inundated with COVID19 updates from companies, so I will keep this really brief. I did want you to hear from us, though, so here are a few highlights from the past two weeks at Ada: On Monday 3/9, we moved all instruction online Our academic staff did an incredible job pivoting our very collaborative learning model into web-based tools, and our amazing volunteer TAs have continued to support student…
By: Lauren Sato, CEO – Ada Developers Academy In my first 30 days at Ada, I have had the privilege of witnessing a graduation, a Capstone Project fair, the first annual AdieCon (a self-organized alumni conference) and Week 1 of an incoming class. I’ve also been able to meet with our corporate partners, donors, and long-time community supporters. All I can say is this community is a force. At graduation 45 of our 47 students had already accepted job offers.…