Tech Fluency Launchpad Overview

• Week 1 – Remote Culture & Tooling

  Topics: Async vs. sync workflows; Slack, GitHub Flow & Trello; time-zone strategies.
  Deliverables: Write an “async standup” update; open a PR & request review; reflection journal.

• Week 2 – Professional English for Devs

  Topics: Slack/email etiquette; tech vocabulary ("blocking," "merge conflict"); tone & clarity.
  Deliverables: Rewrite informal Slack threads; draft a handoff note; terminology quiz.

• Week 3 – Giving & Receiving Feedback

  Topics: SBI & Sandwich feedback models; live code-review role-plays; conflict resolution.
  Deliverables: Peer review comments on partner code; draft a conflict-resolution message; reflective write-up.

• Week 4 – Resume & Personal Brand

  Topics: English résumé best practices; STAR storytelling; crafting video bio.
  Deliverables: Submit résumé draft for peer review; record a 60-sec video bio; update GitHub README.

• Week 5 – Mock Interviews & Standups

  Topics: Common remote-role Q&A; solo mock interview; standup facilitation.
  Deliverables: 1:1 mock interview & self-reflection; lead an async standup; best/worst answer quiz.

• Week 6 – Capstone Project & Presentation

  Topics: Team collaboration case study; async documentation; live demo skills.
  Deliverables: Written async project report; 3-min live demo + Q&A; final certification test (80%+).

Ongoing Support & Community

Between weeks and beyond graduation, you’ll have:

• Weekly Office Hours: 2 hours with TAs & instructors for targeted practice and Q&A.
• 24/7 Slack Community: Peer chat, #questions & #feedback channels, and mentor pods.
• Mentor Pods: Small alumni-led groups for guided peer support and networking.