
Oct 28, 2025, 11:30 PM – Oct 29, 2025, 12:30 AM (UTC)
Think hackathons are just for coding wizards and design gurus? Think again! This workshop is all about unlocking the real power of hackathons: leadership, collaboration, and career-ready skills. You’ll discover how to step up as a leader (no title required), communicate and collaborate like a pro, and turn every hackathon into a resume-boosting experience.
Do you want to get more involved in hackathons but feel like you don't belong? Maybe you're not a coding prodigy or a design guru, but you have a lot to offer. This workshop is for you! Join us and discover how collaborative projects like hackathons are natural powerhouses for building leadership and teamwork skills.
In this quick, engaging workshop, you'll learn how to "level up" your skills and gain key insights that will help you stand out.
What you'll get:
-You don't need a title to be a leader: Learn how to identify and develop your "hidden leadership" skills by taking proactive steps and becoming an essential part of any team.
-Communicate and collaborate like a pro: Get practical strategies for effective communication, from managing virtual interactions to giving and receiving constructive feedback. You'll also learn how to resolve conflicts and find inclusive solutions that benefit everyone.
-From projects to a career: We'll show you exactly how the skills you gain in hackathons—like leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking—are what employers are actively looking for. You'll learn to see these experiences as resume-building "power-ups."
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Chatta LLC
Founder
Girl Develop It
Executive Director