2021 Online Academies
Applications for our Beginner Academy are open!
Change the Game Academies are bootcamp style online trainings that include:
In 2021, Change the Game is excited to announce TWO bootcamp style online academies.
When do the Academies run?
Beginner Academy: April 5 – 23rd from 5:00 to 9:00pm EDT
Intermediate Academy: April 26th – May 7th from 5:00 to 9:00pm EDT
When are Applications Open?
Beginner Academy Application Period: Feb. 19th – March 19th
Intermediate Academy Application Period: March 19th – April 19th
What hardware do participants need?
Participants need access to a computer or laptop, and reliable internet. However, Change the Game can provide hardware to those who need it.
For our Beginner Academy:
You do not have to have a lot of experience working with these tools, however we are looking for folks who are interested in learning and like to play around with new tools to get a better understanding of what they can do, and how you can use them to affect change in your communities.
It would be useful – though not required – for participants to have some experience in the progressive space. For example, working on or volunteering for a campaign or a local advocacy organization.
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For our Intermediate Academy:
You understand the foundations of basic data tools and are looking to level up. Participants applying for the intermediate academy want to:
We recommend applicants have at least one or two cycles of data experience under their belt, or they are graduates of Change the Game’s beginner academy. A passion for diversifying the data space is key.
Our online Academies are data bootcamp style trainings that include:
Who Should Apply
To us, it’s more important that our participants have an interest, or even better a passion, for the work we do, than any hard skills or experience. We need people who love playing around with Excel or Google Sheets, who find themselves down rabbit holes online to learn a little bit more about a new tool or trick, and who have a passion for progressive politics and working to make the world a better place.
A great Change the Game academy participate:
We ask for a $250 suggested donation per participant for each academy. But don’t let the cost stop you from applying, financial assistance is available.
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