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Warning: You may read things that will disrupt the way you view software developers. Read the full article: Not every Developer is Bill Gates ▸ lttr.ai/tYdN #SuperGeniuses #BasementsCoding #HighSchool #Engineeradifference #YoungBillGates

At least a 4-year CS/CE/EE degree from a top engineering school (coding camps/academies do not count) Read more 👉 lttr.ai/sKx5 #DiverseWorkforce #DevelopmentTeams #Engineeradifference #HireAndOrCreate #WhiteBeardedGuys #YoungWhiteMales #TopEngineeringSchool

The first 2–3 years of your career may not look like that of your white male computer science degree carrying counterparts. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/r0tD #diversityintech #AspiringWebDeveloper #nontraditional #FindOpportunities #Engineeradifference #SideWorkingHard

I think it is important for anyone reading this article to stop and recognize the progress they have made in the various areas of life. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/rnPk #ProgressPersonally #MadeStriving #Engineeradifference #FeelSuccessful #ChaseBegins #OvercomeThings

It’s also very unrealistic — this is not how software is built, this is not how developers work and this is not the culture that most developers wish to propagate. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/pFwQ #SuperGeniuses #BasementsCoding #HighSchool #Engineeradifference

Resolve to work with and for organizations that reflect a diverse workforce and teams. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/nwL9 #DiverseWorkforce #DevelopmentTeams #Engineeradifference #HireAndOrCreate #WhiteBeardedGuys #YoungWhiteMales #TopEngineeringSchool

This is not a sprint — it’s a marathon. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/nb4d #diversityintech #AspiringWebDeveloper #nontraditional #FindOpportunities #Engineeradifference #SideWorkingHard

Consider where you are now and what it took to get here. Read the full article: Slow clapping for yourself ▸ lttr.ai/nQUU #ProgressPersonally #MadeStriving #Engineeradifference #FeelSuccessful #ChaseBegins #OvercomeThings #YouVeGrown #MeaningfulWays

This is not true, while there are a percentage of those with much higher than average intelligence who choose to work as developers, the average developer is just that… average but extremely hard working, persistent and resilient. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/kz5f

One of the major reasons I hear repeated over and over again is the lack of qualified applicants that come from diverse backgrounds. Read the full article: Why your team is so… vanilla ▸ lttr.ai/jm4o #DiverseWorkforce #DevelopmentTeams #Engineeradifference

Our organization has been formed for the very purpose of making tech more accessible. Read the full article: Dear Nontraditional Developer ▸ lttr.ai/jVEV #diversityintech #AspiringWebDeveloper #nontraditional #FindOpportunities #Engineeradifference

Regardless of the accomplishments of any other person around you or in the media. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/jMRg #ProgressPersonally #MadeStriving #Engineeradifference #FeelSuccessful #ChaseBegins #OvercomeThings #YouVeGrown #MeaningfulWays

Do more than adding a hashtag especially if you’re an influencer direct people to take action by supporting these organizations. Read the full article: What CAN YOU do? ▸ lttr.ai/iviv #blacklivesmatter #community #engineeradifference #black-owned #diversity

𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙏𝙤 𝘽𝙚 𝘼 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙! Meet Austin Schey! Austin has been a part of the team for about 3 months. For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing more of his story and others. Stay stunned!  #tech #chicagostartups #nonprofit #chicagocoder #webdeveloper #applynow

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! We would love to talk with you about our #volunteer Tech Lead roles at The Difference Engine! To apply: and learn more visit lnkd.in/e454nfs #onlinecareers #nonprofit  #tech #tde #diversityintech #womenintech #STEM #nonprofit #blackowned

Oftentimes they put in extra time learning outside of their regular 40 hours/week to keep up with the latest technologies and to work on things they could not figure out during the workweek. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/hIn6 #SuperGeniuses #BasementsCoding #HighSchool

𝘛𝘋𝘌 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 - 𝘈𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘮 “The pandemic has presented a lot of challenges, including how one builds and maintains community. When I learned of TDE, and how it builds software to help other non-profits succeed, I knew I needed to be a part of its mission." #chicagotech

GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY! *Must be done on Instagram, to qualify* Who wants to do some shopping?!?! You can have the chance to win a gift card to our online TDE store. So, how do you win? See flyer below! 👨‍💻👩‍💻 #chicago #nonprofit #chicagotech #tech #giveaway #webdeveloper

Making tech or any industry more inclusive, more diverse and in my personal opinion less boring requires purposefully expanding your network. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/f9ja #DiverseWorkforce #DevelopmentTeams #Engineeradifference #HireAndOrCreate #WhiteBeardedGuys

We would love to talk with you about our #volunteer Tech Lead roles here at TDE! To apply: lnkd.in/e454nfs #nowhiring #remote #chicago  #nonprofit  #tech #tde #diversityintech #stempoweredwomen #STEM #nonprofit #chicagocoders #software #softwareengineering #nonprofit