VetsinTech has, in the past, partnered with businesses such as Andreessens, Wells Fargo, and Samsung to provide programming training to ex-military members.
All proceeds of these will go towards supporting the Tech for Heroes initiative. “The training provided by DraftKings will make a difference in the lives of many veterans and set them on the path to high paying tech careers.”ĭraftKings users will also have the opportunity to support the initiative on the platform via ongoing charitable fantasy contests. “VetsinTech is thrilled to be working with DraftKings on its Tech for Heroes initiative,” said Katherine Webster, founder and CEO of VetsinTech in a statement. To provide the training, DraftKings has partnered with VetsinTech, a non-profit organization that seeks to aid in re-integrating vets into American society with workforce training and employment services. “DraftKings’ Tech for Heroes program will help veterans break into tech careers by ensuring they have the skills innovative companies require.” “After serving our country, veterans face unique challenges in navigating the civilian job market and finding meaningful and rewarding employment, especially in the tech sector,” said Jason Robins, co-founder and CEO of DraftKings in a statement. DraftKings Will Support Initiative with Charitable Fantasy Contests DraftKings employees will in turn share their experience in the sector and help expand their network. It will train learners in front-end web development.
The 10-week course will look a lot like a coding bootcamp. The official launch will take place later this month in Boston.
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Tech for Heroes will connect military veterans with free job training and resources for employment in tech. On Thursday, the fantasy sports platform DraftKings announced the launch of a new social responsibility education initiative.
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