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Welcome

Starting in Spring 2025, the volunteer team will consist of volunteers from different locations in Germany. If you are a continuing volunteer, the course format might be new for you. In this hub, you will find more information on each course, how it is set up, and how to support it. The resulting course offer is the following:

Courses

More Info on all Courses and Tracks:

Full Stack Track:

Data & AI Track

Tech & Design Basics

About ReDI School

We are ReDI

Founded in 2015, ReDI School of Digital Integration is a non-profit tech school providing migrants and marginalized locals free and equitable access to digital education.

We offer our learners high-quality coding and basic computer courses in combination with a unique career and mentorship program, which includes the chance to collaborate with tech companies, startups, and digital industry leaders.

We aim to provide our learners with valuable digital skills, a growth mindset, strengthened career skills, and a strong network of tech professionals to help create new opportunities for all.

Digital Career Program

We provide advanced tech skills training and career support to tech-savvy refugees and people with a forced migration background to accelerate their professional integration in the tech industry. Available in Berlin, Munich, NRW, and Hamburg.

Our Mission

ReDI School offers education to break down barriers and connect the leaders of tomorrow. We use technology to connect human potential with employment opportunities with dignity and humility.

Our Vision

To provide access to free digital education and create pathways to employment in the tech industry.

Our Learners

Our students come from diverse backgrounds and are in different situations. Every semester we get a different batch. Last semester we had:

Students from over 32 different nationalities
On average 31 years old
Backgrounds ranging from Finance to Engineering to Biology. The majority of our students have a bachelor's degree.
Employment status once joining the course:
- Underemployed: Around 40% are underemployed and want to change careers.
- Unemployed: Around 35% are unemployed and actively looking for a job.
- Students: 25% are university students preparing for the job market.

Our students take the course to get a job in the industry.

ReDI Community in Numbers

Career Services

Why offering Career Services?

At ReDI, we believe career success is driven by both skills and connections. That’s why unique Career Services complement our tech training to help learners enhance soft skills and grow their professional networks. Through collaborations with companies in the German tech sector, we create direct pathways for learners to connect with industry professionals, recognizing that career transitions are about both what you know and who you know.

Here the three most impactful career services we offer to our students. More here.

Spring 2025 Offer

Starting this semester Career Services will be divided into two parts:

Career Orientation for starters, versus intermediate and advanced tech classes
Bootcamps Career Project for Bootcamps participants (still in development)

The career services listed above are recommended to students of the courses listed below. However, we leave to our learners the choice and chance to participate in career activities, based on individual needs.

Starter Courses in DCP Online

Int & Adv Courses in DCP Online

HTML / CSS

JavaScript

Python Foundations

Data Analytics

Infrastructure Basics

Machine Learning / AI

Creative Communications

Data & Full-Stack Circles

Resources & Support Systems for Learners

Talent Success Learner Hub: Career services info, tips and tricks, partners info
Learning Plans on IBM SkillsBuild Platform
Non-mandatory career support onboarding sessions for learners, with details about career events
Online Open Hour every week to answer questions about career services
Dedicated slack channel #25s_talent_and_career_support
Contacts: Slack user @Paulina - Email: career@redi-school.org

Help

Community Guidelines

ReDI Values

At ReDI, we follow the four values, which give an orientation on our behaviours and actions, both within the community and within ourselves as a team. Here what the ReDI values mean to us:

In the sense of impactful. We are a community moved by the wish to help others grow and are actively oriented towards this goal. Being helpful means trying to generate a real change in the life of others.

This is the most important value and has to do with experimenting in a fun and playful fashion. It refers to trying out new things and, if need be, making mistakes together and learning from them. It also means trying to build the "ideal learning environment" we all wanted to have in our own personal experiences.

Means trustful, in relation to the scope of our actions. We want to deliver the best quality of learning services to our learners because they are themselves relying on us for their education and deserve high-quality training from professionals like you.

We are "partners in crime" for our community to do things they didn’t even think they’d be capable of doing at the beginning. It means empowering others to understand they can cross their own limits, far beyond what they might have originally thought. Change is reflected the students also by the teachers because, through their flexibility and willingness to change, they are leading students to achieve their goals.

Our DEI Statement

Our Code of Conduct

ReDI School aims to be a safe learning environment for all of its community members. The ReDI Code of Conduct sets the standards that allow us to keep our community safe and healthy, both online and offline. It establishes standards necessary to maintain and protect an environment conducive to learning and in keeping with the objectives of the program. The code of conduct is important to:

maintain and protect an environment conducive to learning and in keeping with the objectives of our ReDI School programs
protect our community and ensure that EVERYONE feels safe and comfortable in the online environment

By signing the Volunteer Agreement at the beginning of their teaching experience, volunteers agree to respect the ReDI Code of Conduct during their volunteer experience and interactions with students, other volunteers, as well as with the ReDI team and community.

Code Outline

The ReDI community comprises students and volunteers united by their participation in and commitment to respectful intellectual exchange. Therefore, ReDI School commits to providing an environment where the rights, safety, dignity and worth of every individual are respected.
The intellectual exchange also implies acting responsibly in a community setting, with respect for the rights of other students and volunteers and for the property, shared resources, and agreements associated with that community.
Since the code is directed toward maintaining the standards of the ReDI community and the local community, ReDI School reserves the right to dismiss students or volunteers whose conduct is objectionable and/or interferes with the educational objectives of the School or another member of the community.

How does ReDI define objectionable conduct?

Objectionable conduct is defined as harassment, unwanted contact, or otherwise objectionable behavior, whether directed at or independent of other ReDI School community members. This includes:

Insults, gestures, or abusive words, in the immediate presence and/or directed to another person that may reasonably cause emotional distress or provoke a violent response. How this applies to an online environment:
- The direct or indirect use of insults, degrading language, or disrespectful comments on the opinions of others during video calls and/or in written instant communication are not tolerated under any circumstances.
- Community members are expected to refer to their colleagues by their preferred names and personal pronouns (such as “he/him,” “she/her,” or “they/them”), as long as they have been communicated. Failure to do so on purpose will be considered abusive behaviour and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Lewd or indecent conduct during a ReDI School sponsored activity. This includes, but is not limited to, any unauthorised use of electronic or other devices to make an audio or video record that would be an invasion of privacy. How this applies to an online environment:
- The video recording or taking of screenshots involving other community members during classes, events and any other ReDI activity will only be tolerated with the explicit permission of all the parties involved. Successive use of such media content in different platforms and contexts will require the explicit written permission of all the parties involved. Failure to secure an explicit authorisation will constitute a breach of the Code of Conduct and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Other types of prohibited discrimination are discriminatory harassment, nonconsensual personal contact, and sexual harassment as defined by law. How this applies to an online environment:
- Instant messages, emails, voice messages, or video gestures containing discriminating attitudes towards other ReDI community members will not be tolerated under any circumstances, irrespective of whether they take place during a ReDI event or outside of this context.
- Nonconsensual personal contact in an online environment includes unauthorised contact of another community member for sexual and/or romantic purposes or in a way that could reasonably cause emotional distress.

What to do if you experience any of the situations above?

If you experience any of these situations or feel uncomfortable for any reason, ask for support from the ReDI Team safety officers!

What we can do for you:

Just listen if anything at ReDI is making you uncomfortable
Address complaints
Offer conflict coaching

Who to contact:

Pierluigi Delgiudice - Local Head DCP Online - pierluigi@redi-school.org - Slack: @gigi
Tamara Fantinato - Program Manger - tamara@redi-school.org - Slack: @Tamy

I cannot teach

What to do if you cannot teach

First of all, no worries! Let's ask the team for a substitute.

Up to one week before the session, inform your team and ask for a substitute. Use @channel to get visibility.

I am dropping out

Drop Out

We understand that sometimes, due to personal or professional circumstances, a teacher may make the decision to leave the class. We want to express our respect for their choice and appreciate the time and effort they have dedicated so far. We are here to support in the transition and ensure that the process is as smooth as possible for everyone involved.

Please notify someone from the ReDI Team about your decision
After that, notify your team; you can mention your reasons
You will be removed from the Course Slack Channel and Google Calendar
Let us know if you need any proof of volunteering
Finally, fill out this questionnaire

Volunteer Rights

🎖️What's in for you by joining our Mission

Help close the digital divide and empower others through the transformative power of technology
Make a lasting impact on individuals striving to rebuild their lives and embrace new opportunities
Join a vibrant, diverse community of dedicated volunteers—share your experiences, learn from others, and grow together
Develop valuable soft skills that enhance both your personal and professional life, and showcase your growth with a recognized certificate at the end of the course

💌 Know your Rights!

You can ask for a recommendation letter
Always have the right to feel safe and supported, and that your work is respected
You have the right to be trained in teaching skills
You can change, amend and negotiate the class rules with your students
You don’t have to deal with every situation on your own!
Please reach out to us if you need any kind of support, regarding a student in your group who may be falling behind, technical set-up, content ideas... you name it, we are here for you!
Ask for support when needed! You find contact details here: ReDI Team

Get in Touch for Support

ReDI DCP Online Course Managers Team

This semester, instead of having separate Student and Volunteer Managers following up on students or teachers across different courses, we have Course Managers, each overseeing three to four courses on both volunteers and learners side.

Course Managers will actively monitor course health and suggest improvements to the program management and tech lead based on the information they collect, in order to enhance the learning and volunteering experience for each course. If you have any questions or feedback, or need support, your Course Manager will be your main point of contact.

ReDI DCP Online Safety Officers

Safety Officers play a crucial role in protecting the community and ensuring that everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable in the online environment. If you experience any situations where you feel like our community guidelines or code of conduct have been breached, or you feel uncomfortable for any reason, ask for support from the ReDI Team safety officers!

What they can do for you or our students:

Just listen if anything at ReDI is making you uncomfortable
Address complaints
Offer conflict coaching

Who to contact:

Pierluigi Delgiudice - Local Head DCP Online
Tamara Fantinato - Program Manger

Community Guidelines

ReDI Values

At ReDI, we follow the four values, which give an orientation on our behaviours and actions, both within the community and within ourselves as a team. Here what the ReDI values mean to us:

Our DEI Statement

Our Code of Conduct

maintain and protect an environment conducive to learning and in keeping with the objectives of our ReDI School programs
protect our community and ensure that EVERYONE feels safe and comfortable in the online environment

Code Outline

The ReDI community comprises students and volunteers united by their participation in and commitment to respectful intellectual exchange. Therefore, ReDI School commits to providing an environment where the rights, safety, dignity and worth of every individual are respected.
The intellectual exchange also implies acting responsibly in a community setting, with respect for the rights of other students and volunteers and for the property, shared resources, and agreements associated with that community.
Since the code is directed toward maintaining the standards of the ReDI community and the local community, ReDI School reserves the right to dismiss students or volunteers whose conduct is objectionable and/or interferes with the educational objectives of the School or another member of the community.

How does ReDI define objectionable conduct?

Objectionable conduct is defined as harassment, unwanted contact, or otherwise objectionable behavior, whether directed at or independent of other ReDI School community members. This includes:

Insults, gestures, or abusive words, in the immediate presence and/or directed to another person that may reasonably cause emotional distress or provoke a violent response. How this applies to an online environment:
- The direct or indirect use of insults, degrading language, or disrespectful comments on the opinions of others during video calls and/or in written instant communication are not tolerated under any circumstances.
- Community members are expected to refer to their colleagues by their preferred names and personal pronouns (such as “he/him,” “she/her,” or “they/them”), as long as they have been communicated. Failure to do so on purpose will be considered abusive behaviour and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Lewd or indecent conduct during a ReDI School sponsored activity. This includes, but is not limited to, any unauthorised use of electronic or other devices to make an audio or video record that would be an invasion of privacy. How this applies to an online environment:
- The video recording or taking of screenshots involving other community members during classes, events and any other ReDI activity will only be tolerated with the explicit permission of all the parties involved. Successive use of such media content in different platforms and contexts will require the explicit written permission of all the parties involved. Failure to secure an explicit authorisation will constitute a breach of the Code of Conduct and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Other types of prohibited discrimination are discriminatory harassment, nonconsensual personal contact, and sexual harassment as defined by law. How this applies to an online environment:
- Instant messages, emails, voice messages, or video gestures containing discriminating attitudes towards other ReDI community members will not be tolerated under any circumstances, irrespective of whether they take place during a ReDI event or outside of this context.
- Nonconsensual personal contact in an online environment includes unauthorised contact of another community member for sexual and/or romantic purposes or in a way that could reasonably cause emotional distress.

What to do if you experience any of the situations above?

If you experience any of these situations or feel uncomfortable for any reason, ask for support from the ReDI Team safety officers!

What we can do for you:

Just listen if anything at ReDI is making you uncomfortable
Address complaints
Offer conflict coaching

Who to contact:

Pierluigi Delgiudice - Local Head DCP Online - pierluigi@redi-school.org - Slack: @gigi
Tamara Fantinato - Program Manger - tamara@redi-school.org - Slack: @Tamy