Hamilton Insurance Group is expanding its partnership with Code441, a non-profit that seeks to equip young people with the skills, resources, and confidence to pursue opportunities in technology.
Hamilton and Code441 are teaming up to host two mini hackathons for students ages 12 to 17. The first will be held on Saturday, May 25, and the second will be held on Saturday, September 7. These events are in addition to Hamilton's sponsorship of Code441's annual hackathon, which is held in December.
The mini hackathons, which can accommodate up to 25 students per event, will take place at Hamilton's offices at Wellesley House North on Pitts Bay Road in Bermuda.
Teams will brainstorm, design, prototype, and code new apps on one of two themes: transportation or school. Students will be encouraged to develop app solutions that address a problem in either of these two spaces. They also can combine both subjects into their apps.
“Our growing partnership with Code441 further broadens the manner in which we can support Bermuda's young people in developing their digital skills,” said Hamilton's chief executive officer, Pina Albo. “We want students to be able to compete for a place in tomorrow's workforce. These programs are one way we can offer assistance in this regard.”
Learn more: Code441.com; www.hamiltongroup.com.
Victoria Spears
Victoria Prussen Spears is senior vice president of Meyerowitz Communications Inc., a law firm marketing communications consulting company. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Spears was an attorney at a leading New York City law firm before joining Meyerowitz Communications. She may be contacted at [email protected].