Mohawk Valley Community College will host an additional session of Crack the Code: Is Coding A Career for You?, a virtual workshop providing a hands-on opportunity to explore computer programming as possible career choice for free before enrolling in the program.

The workshop will be held via Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17. Local employer Indium Corporation will have representatives on hand to discuss the need for qualified candidates to enter the workforce in this high-demand field. 

The purpose of the session is to encourage unemployed and underemployed adults who may have the capacity to become coders to try it out for free before enrolling in MVCC’s Code Academy micro-credential program. Topics will include an introduction to basic development tools, including Mbot and Hello World; demonstrations in Python, C++, and Java; and reverse engineering and modifying of an HTML webpage. Registration is required. To sign up for Crack the Code: Is Coding a Career for You?, visit https://crackthecode-registration.eventbrite.com.

Individuals who are interested in developing coding skills and entering the local workforce as programmers may sign up to begin the MVCC Code Academy this Fall. Students take two evening classes (6-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays) per semester for two semesters in order to complete the Academy and earn a Credly badge recognizing their skills. The total cost for the MVCC Code Academy is $2,936, plus books; financial aid is available for those who qualify.

To learn more about the MVCC Code Academy, contact Jake Mihevc, dean of the School of STEM - Transfer, at 315-792-5653, jmihevc@mvcc.edu, or visit  mvcc.edu/code-academy. 

Mohawk Valley Community College, established in 1946, is New York State’s first community college with a mission to provide accessible, high-quality educational opportunities for everyone. As the community’s college, MVCC is committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment. With campuses in Utica and Rome, MVCC is the region’s primary provider of college education, offering 90 degree and certificate options for its enrollment of 6,000 full- and part-time students. MVCC also serves an additional 6,000 people through its corporate and community education programs, and its campuses welcome more than 50,000 people annually for community events.