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BeachCoders® Academy has partnered with Dumas, TX Economic Development Corporation with
an incentive program to train local students in web development and user experience design skills to
compete for high-paying remote tech jobs.
Los Angeles, CA October 29, 2021 --(PR.com)-- BeachCoders® Academy, an award-winning web
coding "Bootcamp" in Manhattan Beach, CA has partnered with Dumas, TX Economic Development
Corporation to train students in Dumas and surrounding areas valuable tech skills in web development
and user experience design. Students will also learn the basics of javascript, one of the technologies
behind the explosive crypto-currency space. The goal of the program is to provide these rural area
students access to high-quality, in-demand education so they can participate in the surging US tech
workforce remotely and bring more economic inclusion to the area. The program was developed by a
collaboration between the Executive Director of Dumas EDC, Mike Running, and BeachCoders®
Academy Founder and Director James DeCicco.
“The COVID-19 lockdowns removed the friction of remote work and opened up the opportunity for us to
offer our training live-online. At the same time, the tech industry was allowing employees in urban areas
to leave metro areas and work remotely. This created the perfect conditions for us to create this program,”
said James DeCicco, founder, and director of BeachCoders® Academy. “We are grateful for the
forward-thinking and enthusiasm of Dumas, TX EDC Director Mike Running and his team committing
time, energy, and support for this program to fulfill the goals of the EDC, which is to bring more value to
the community,” DeCicco said.
“One of our missions is the retention of our youth through job creation and advancement. This is a
challenge for those of us in smaller, rural cities when it comes to today’s career choices. With the
prospect of new tech-related jobs both locally and remotely, BeachCoders® has empowered us to ramp
up this program quickly so that we can connect our students with these career opportunities. We are
excited to partner with BeachCoders® in this innovative workforce development effort and applaud their
adaptability in working with us,” said Mike Running, Executive Director of Dumas EDC.
The BeachCoders® training program will be delivered live online, with 100% live instruction in an
exclusive 1on1 format and also in small (up to 4) "lifeboat" groups, where all the students support one
another to successful completion.
The program is open now and students may apply online at DumasEDC.org for approval to receive a full
scholarship for this training.
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empowered students from all walks of life and age groups to skill up into better professional lives.
BeachCoders grads work at enterprise tech companies such as Google, SpaceX, Amazon and Legal
Zoom. BeachCoders Academy now makes its home in Manhattan Beach, CA and is privately held.
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Contact Information:
BeachCoders Academy
James DeCicco
424-254-9650
Contact via Email
BeachCoders.com
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