Online Application - Sign-up Now!   Submission Deadline:  April 8, 2022

What's Hacking? Hacking isn't only technology-related.  At its best, hacking is creative problem-solving. We’re seeking “hackers” for all kinds of opportunities to enhance outcomes for Cohort 2019.
 
  • Who should apply:  This is a high-visibility opportunity! We welcome State Employees - University Faculty and Students - Tech Startups - Private Sector Companies and Entrepreneurs
  • Program Guidelines and Logistics:  Review our Program Flyer
  • You'll be "hacking" solutions for the Proof of Concept Deployment of 4 Innovation Deployment Plans.
  • 8 Professional Development Hours - Government Employees these PDHs fall under the State of California’s biennial leadership training requirements. (GC 19995.4.)
  • A certificate of completion will be awarded to participating state employees.
  • Disclosure:  Unless you are a Cohort 2022 Beta Tester with participation approved by your supervisor, participation is voluntary. (Supervisor approval is required when completing the application.)
Important Dates:

Based on COVID-19 restrictions, this event will be Virtual -
Zoom Only.
  • Monday, March 21 - April 1, 2022: Registration can be acessed on the Cal-IPGCA Association Homepage.
  •  Monday April 4 -April 8, 2022: Hackathon project information (work orders) distributed to registered hackers.
  • Monday, April 11, 2022: 12 Noon – 1:00 PM:  Cohort video calls with hackers/ Beta Testers.
  • Thursday, April 14, 2022: 8 AM – 5:00 PM CalIPGCA Zoom Rapid Innovation Hackathon
 

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* 1. Have you previously participated in a Hackathon?

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* 2. Please identify your affiliation: 

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* 3. Please provide your contact information:

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* 4. State Employees - Supervisor Approval is required to participate. Please provide contact information. COMPLETION OF THIS INFORMATION IMPLIES SUPERVISOR CONSENT IS PRE-APPROVED.

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* 5. Technical Skills Identification:  Alpha List:  Please check all that apply.

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* 6. Coding, Graphics, Video Specializations, and Software Skillsets

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* 7. Please identify soft skills where you excel. Please check all that apply.

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* 8. Please identify your social media and/or platforms.

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* 9. Please identify "WHY" you want to be considered for this opportunity?  Be explicit and passionate!

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* 10. Please attach a short resume or bio, and if applicable, examples of your work product.  We accept PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG and GIF.  Cannot exceed 16 MB. Upload larger files to Google drive and email a link to:  info@cal-ipgca.org. 

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