The Problem New Programmers Face
Getting software development internships is extremely difficult, especially for non-CS majors. Unfortunately, the best way to improve your odds of getting an internship is to be a CS major OR have a prior internship. This circular logic of needing the experience to get experience is extremely frustrating and discourages hundreds of non-CS majors from pursuing software development.
While the obvious solution is to provide more projects through CS coursework for non-CS majors, most of these projects are completed solo or in pairs. As a result, students are missing out on working in larger teams, which is more common in the industry. In addition, the non-major CS coursework often does not teach the proper design workflow that SDEs in tech follow, which is a crucial skill that aspiring SDEs should practice before entering the workforce.
What is the Solution We Offer?
We aim to break the never-ending circular logic of “needing experience to get experience” that plagues new programmers that are trying to be qualified for jobs or internships. We do so by organizing members into teams that develop large-scale programming projects that simulate an internship-like environment through our club. As a result, our members can acquire the experiences they need to succeed in their future endeavors as a team.
In addition, we foster a judgment-free, safe, and educational environment that prioritizes the learning experience over the stress of grades and school. We accept all members regardless of major or experience level in software development in addition to other protected categories.
Learn more about us from our Club Handbook
Club Website: http://students.washington.edu/hcpuw
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