[socal-piggies] Beginner's Programming Workshop, Nov. 19th at USC

[Esther Nam]

The PyLadies are teaching a beginner's programming workshop in Python,
sponsored by USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

Please spread the word to those you know who might be interested in
learning how to program!


Never tried programming before?  Not sure you'll fit in?  Don't worry!
This PyLadies workshop is designed to be friendly to absolute
beginners.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, November 19, 9am-5pm
LOCATION: USC Annenberg Suite 305, Los Angeles, CA 90007
COST: $25, or $15 for students with valid ID. Breakfast and lunch are
included. All-day parking will be an additional $8.

Any proceeds from this event go to help sponsor new PyLadies chapters,
scholarships for women to attend conferences and other
PyLadies-sponsored events.

TO REGISTER:  https://pyladies-nov-workshop-usc.eventbrite.com/

REQUIREMENTS
- A laptop (don't forget your power adapter!).
- The desire to learn.
- Python 2.6 or 2.7 installed on your laptop.  If you haven't
downloaded and installed it yet, you can do so from
http://www.python.org/download/releases/2.7.1/
- GEdit installed on your laptop. http://projects.gnome.org/gedit/

WHY PYTHON?
- Python is a programming language that allows you to work faster and
integrate your systems more effectively. You can learn to use Python
and see almost immediate gains in productivity and lower maintenance
costs.
- Python is easy to learn.  If you are comfortable with computers, you
can learn the basics of Python programming from us in a day.
- Python is in high demand, and in general Python software development
jobs pay well.  Most software companies that use Python can't find
enough developers to fill their job postings.
- Python is fun to use.  With Python, you can build pretty much any
website, web application, or desktop GUI program that you can dream
up.

WHO ARE THE PYLADIES? We are a group of female Python developers with
the desire to increase the diversity of the global Python Community.
Visit http://pyladies.com for more info and to sign up for our
newsletter! We're @pyladies on Twitter.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://pyladies-nov-workshop-usc.eventbrite.com/

If you have any questions, please email esther at pyladies.com