Introduction to the WordPress Content Management Systems (CMS).

A CMS is a web application designed to make it easy for non-technical users to add, edit and manage a website, to include memberships and even e-commerce transactions. We will explore how to use a free version of WordPress hosted at WordPress.com, that enables you build a simple blog or website in just a couple of minutes. You will learn what is the difference between hosted and managed version of WordPress (downloaded from WordPress.org and installed at your own hosting).

Newburgh Free Library - Newburgh, NY

This one is going to be bi-weekly.
We love the meetups, obviously; but, would anyone be keen to have some sort of a semi-regularly scheduled Zoom-based hangout? Just to get together online and talk about things we’re working on?
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 834 7231 0420
Passcode is needed - RSVP to see the link.

OpenHub - Newburgh, NY

This is the first workshop from A-B-C series scheduled for June 11th, 18th, 25th at Newburgh Free Library.

The course will introduce the basic elements of JavaScript and will explore examples of JS for websites.

JavaScript is a scripting language used by browsers to make websites interactive.

• What to bring: laptop. Library provides 10 laptops if needed.

• Important to know: Introduction to web development is a prerequisite for this course.

Newburgh Free Library - Newburgh, NY

Newburgh Girls Coding Club (NGCC) is youth leadership development after school program focused on educating young women on coding and the career opportunities that come with STEM learning, based on the Girls Who Code curriculum. 

NGCC meets Wednesdays throughout the fall (September 25, 2019 until December 18, 2019) from 4-6 pm at the Newburgh Free Library's main branch, located at 124 Grand Street, in the city of Newburgh. 

Newburgh Free Library Town Branch - Newburgh, NY

Data-Driven 102: Decision Making for Small Businesses

Understanding business analytics is an essential skill for the small business owner or manager. Non-for-profits also need to create transparent, measurable dashboards and set of metrics that could be used for data driven reporting and decision making.

During our previous workshop we introduced a data Driven framework, and reviewed a use case for a local small bakery.

Newburgh, NY

Interested in learning to code but not sure where to start? Or perhaps you've started but need some help. Take the first step for free by attending SUNY Ulster's Fast Track Web Dev introductory study session!

Join us on SUNY Ulster Stone Ridge Campus on Tuesday, September 19th at 6pm in Hardenbergh Hall Room 203B for this free session. Pre-registration required. Space is limited so register today!

To register, click on the link.

SUNY Ulster - Stone Ridge, NY

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

Two introductory workshops, A & B. March 16th and 23d, 2020 at Newburgh Free Library.

This is practical programming for total beginners!

If you've ever spent hours renaming files, updating hundreds of spreadsheet cells, or entering data, you know how tedious tasks like these can be. But what if you could have your computer do them for you?

Newburgh Free Library - Newburgh, NY

Who says development isn’t collaborative? Who says coding can’t be fun?

Come and code along with us in this unique, shared development experience in which we’ll learn how to build UI Layouts effectively using Flutter while having some coding fun along the way.

Roman Jaquez, Flutter Developer, GDG Lawrence Lead Organizer and GDG Mentor for the Northeast will be leading this highly interactive session where he’ll share tips and tricks of Flutter UI development with guided, self-paced codelabs, custom-made for this event.

In this event, you will:

Newburgh, NY

Join us for an in-person Hudson Valley GDG event on October 16th at 6 pm at the private venue to network with tech fellows and learn about Scrum.
This exciting networking event will introduce you to the world of Scrum, a popular agile project management framework, through a fun collaborative activities.

Scrum is all about working together as a team to deliver high-quality products efficiently and effectively. In this hands-on workshop, you'll have the opportunity to experience Scrum firsthand through the Paper Airplane Factory simulation.

Nate's Casa - Poughkeepsie, NY

On October 17th we will have several startups pitching to local investors. Come learn and practice your pitch. Meet local investors (see bios below). Apply to present & pitch - send us a DM!

Suggestions for startups to prepare:

Newbyrgh, NY