Code India Fellowship

Started in 2016, Navgurukul runs one-year residential course for students from underserved and diverse communities. Students after pursuing our course are awarded Certificate in Software Programming.

About The Fellowship

We are proud to announce the Code India Fellowship, an incredible opportunity for the most passionate individuals of our country to help take programming and coding to the remotest parts of India.

Aspiring to impart the knowledge, skills and a certain strength of character to the young minds of tomorrow, the Code India Fellowship is designed specifically to help better our future while simultaneously giving our fellows a chance to recognize the current realities of what life is like on the other side.

The Code India Fellows will be placed in different organisations in different parts of the country like Delhi, Bangalore, Jammu, Dharamshala, etc, for the duration of a year, to teach coding and programming to the local children, with an emphasized focus on young girls. Tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the growth and educational journey of young children, our fellows have the explicit satisfaction of helping students, across the country, take their first steps into a brighter future.

About NavGurukul

Navgurukul is a collective of changemakers who are passionate about creating a large-scale social impact, particularly, improving the quality of our education system while making it accessible to the marginalised communities. We train students from low-income & marginalised communities in Software Engineering in our residential programme for students for enabling them to get aspirational jobs, have a voice, and be equipped to bring at least 10 families out of poverty in a financially sustainable model. So far we have placed around 150+ students in various companies including but not limited to Mindtree, ThoughtWorks, Unacademy, etc.

What We Offer

Over the duration of the integrated year-long residential fellowship, our fellows will, first, be trained and equipped with the in-house education practices of the programme before being acquainted with the methodically structured curriculum. Paired with this in-depth learning experience, the programme aspires to help our fellows better understand the core tenets of civic professionalism and social responsibility.

The Code India Fellowship is your chance to learn skills of self-reliance, willpower, patience, creativity and leadershipwhile you help foster the growth of the children that come from some of the most disadvantaged communities in India.

Code India Internship

This is a unique opportunity for the individuals who are passionate about our cause but cannot participate in a rigorous Fellowship due to some prior commitments. They can still be a part of our mission and participate in the Code India Internship.

It is a six-month, nine-month or one-year-long residential programme, which provides similar experiences and opportunities to teach coding and programming to the local children, with an emphasized focus on young girls.

The Code India Internship will amount to half the time in Fellowship. For example, if a person completes one year of internship, it will amount to 6 months invested in Code India Fellowship and she can complete her Fellowship by putting in another 6 months. Thus, the Code India Internship credits can be used in the Code India Fellowship.

Who We Look For

The Code India Fellowship or Code India Internship is looking for individuals who, in addition to having a background in programming, have the drive to help bring about a positive change in the lives of children who have not had the same opportunities as the rest of us.

We encourage women to apply. This is a spectacular opportunity for freshers and recent graduates who are passionate to work in the field of social work.

Role Description

Teaching
1. To support the teaching and learning objectives of CIF, i.e. teach programming or coding to young children while applying innovative teaching techniques.
2. To develop and modify the course content, design, structure, forms of delivery, method of assessment and approach to teaching according to the requirement of the class.
3. To mentor and supervise the students in their study skills and help them in removing learning problems.
4. To formulate manners and methods for evaluating the outcomes of the teaching efforts and also provide constructive feedback to students.
Managing people and resources
1. To manage your teaching and administrative activities.
2. To prioritise the tasks within the agreed objectives to ensure all activities are completed on time.
3. To act as a tutor, giving first-line support and mentoring to students.
4. To appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances, while supporting them through their learning process.
Academic administration
1. To undertake various administrative responsibilities as required, including assessment of progress, student attendance, teaching quality, student experience, etc.
2. To participate in regular interactions with other CIF fellows and be a part of the peer-to-peer learning process.
Documentation and Reporting
1. To document your journey as a fellow and prepare a report at the end of the Fellowship.

Application Process & Other Details

Step 1: Fill the Application Form.
Step 2: Basic Test for Coding/Programming.
Step 3: Interviews and Interactions.

Stipend for Code India Fellowship:

INR 25,000 per month.
Accommodation Facilities
Travelling Allowances

Stipend for Code India Internship:

INR 15,000 per month.
Accommodation Facilities
Travelling Allowances
Completion Bonus
Credits that can be used to complete the Fellowship

Duration:

Code India Fellowship is a year-long programme, including one month of training.
Code India Internship is a six-month, nine-month or year-long programme, including one month of training.

Eligibility Requirements:

Qualified in programming/coding
Aptitude for critical thinking and problem-solving
A sense of drive and passion to bring about positive social change