Dataquest is proud to announce that we have partnered with Womxn in Data Science, a social enterprise with the vision to inspire and empower 1 million data-literate women, increase the recruitment and retention of women in data professions, and encourage inclusive innovation in AI. They will be running a joint #100DaysofCode Challenge to build a data and AI literacy practice in women and girls. The challenge runs from January 8th to April 17th, 2024.
This year marks a new direction for the #100DaysofCode Challenge with the introduction of a partial scholarship model. Participants who do not have accessed who the Dataquest Premium plan will be offered a Financial Aid Discount on Dataquest’s Premium Plan, providing them unlimited access to our extensive array of courses, projects, and exercises. This approach primarily serves to maintain the high quality of Dataquest’s educational offerings. The minimal fee helps support operational costs and continuous course improvements, ensuring our commitment to delivering high-quality education at a more accessible price point.
In addition to this new model, Dataquest will award five outstanding participants with a full year of free access to Dataquest Premium.
Core to the Dataquest mission is providing personalized learning paths that get learners to positive, real-world career outcomes. This mission-aligned partnership will work to provide datathon participants with a personalized and skills-driven learning path involving the following:
- Recommending suitable courses
- Building proficiency in data science through exploring real-world data
- Prioritizing in-demand data skills
- Monitoring skills progress and suggesting improvements
“Over the past 6 years, I have seen thousands of students transform their careers using the Dataquest platform. I am thrilled we can partner with mentors like KP to open opportunities for more women in this field. As businesses incorporate generative AI into their day-to-day operations, there will be a growing demand for people with foundational data understanding and the ability to quickly learn and implement the technologies Dataquest teaches. We are thrilled to be able to offer a clear path for entry into these jobs of the future.” said said Celeste Grupman, Dataquest Director of Operations.
How to Join the #100DaysofCode Challenge:
- Sign Up: Start by joining the waitlist here.
- Financial Aid Application: If you’re don’t have access to Dataquest Premium, apply for Financial Aid Discount with Dataquest.
- Receive Your Discount: Keep an eye on your email for a confirmation with your Dataquest Financial Aid Discount. (For non-premium users)
- Upgrade to Premium: If you don’t have it yet, create a free Dataquest account and switch to Premium using your personalized discount code.
- Join the Support Group: You’ll be added to a private group for challenge support and networking.
- Challenge Onboarding: Expect an email campaign to gear you up for the challenge start.
About Womxn in Data Science
Womxn in Data Science was founded in 2018 to encourage the diversification of the talent pipeline for data science and other data careers. Their enterprise strategy is to provide programming that celebrates women in data, educates those interested in the field through events, mentorship, and data product co-creation, and partners with organizations that are committed to inclusive cultures where women can thrive.
About Dataquest
Dataquest was founded in 2015 to help learners build real-world skills and advance their careers in data. Dataquest is the #1-rated, browser-based, self-directed data science learning platform. Users learn concepts, write code, and build real-world projects directly in their browser. Dataquest’s learning paths are expertly designed to help learners reach their data career goals efficiently, regardless of their experience level. Dataquest has helped tens of thousands of learners start or advance their careers at companies like Amazon, SpaceX, and Tesla.