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*After you apply, email me so I can help you stand out — answer the Extra Credit Questions below.
I am constantly bombarded with sponsorship requests and unfortunately, I cannot honor all of them. I care about you guys too much. I didn’t get into this whole “iCathryn” stuff because I wanted to become “famous”. I got into it to help people get jobs because of the COVID-19 Unemployment Crisis and with things getting better, I still want to help you, by finding outstanding opportunities like this one.
Recently, a well-established company approached me with a program that I could not turn down. It was too perfect for you. I would have done it for free, but I am glad that they do compensate me — it’s not much, but it’s a start! This is the life of an “influencer” when you start out. I’m not really one of those, but that’s part of my role. This is how any career change works though when you are doing something completely different. I went from nearly 25 years in tech to now social media and career coaching.
Anyhow, Correlation One is the company I’m talking about and what they are offering right now is tremendous.
They teamed up with Harvard & MIT instructors and developed a Data Scientist Job Training AND Placement program that is…
…so well-respected that companies like Match, Citadel, and Johnson & Johnson are paying for the training, so that they can hire YOU, once you’re done!
Because data science is one of the fastest-growing jobs and it will remain this way for at least 10 years — not just in technology, but in any field.
Average salary is $100,000, but that is low, IMHO.
I’ve worked with many data scientists, data engineers, and data analysts; and I’ve acted in the role of a data analyst in the past. I find data science a very fascinating field because meaningful data is so important.
As a former VP, I needed to make quick decisions all the time, and to do that, I needed meaningful and trustworthy data, at a moment’s notice. Hence, the creation of the executive dashboard, usually through reporting tools like Power BI or Tableau. These data visualization and reporting tools are developed, used, and analyzed by Data Scientists, Engineers, and Analysts.
This is why Data Science is a lucrative and growing field.
You don’t need to be good in math or in engineering. You just have to be LOGICAL and have COMMON SENSE.
- Do you love to ANALYZE the world?
- Do you love to QUESTION things?
- Are you LOGICAL?
- Do you have COMMON SENSE?
- Or do you just want to make a lot of MONEY?
Meet a DS4A Graduate from Last Fall 2020
Meet Vivian Richards, who has studied International Relations and Business at the University of Oklahoma, and led an impressive military career in the U.S. Army as an intelligence professional.
For more student testimonials, go here.
Program Overview
When will the class start?
4/17/2021
When is the last day to apply?
1st application window is 12/31/2020
2nd application window is 1/29/2021
Final application deadline is This Sunday 3/7/2021
Hurry! Apply now. ⚡
Who is eligible to apply?
Students or Professionals
Residents of the United States, Canada, and some Latin American countries
Women
Single Parents
Veterans and Military Spouses
1st Generation Immigrants
1st Generation College Students (any major)
LGBTQ+
✅ People with Disabilities
✅. Black or African Americans
✅. Hispanic or Latino Americans
✅. Native Americans
✅. Pacific Islanders
✅. Inuit People
✅. And any Other People from Under-Represented Groups in Data Science!
***If you’re not eligible, try to apply anyhow to show them your interest level AND email me at ds4a[at]icathryn.com, and including the following, so I can advocate for you!!!
-Tell me why you can’t apply.
-If you live in another country, tell me which country.
-Also, just to REALLY prove to them how serious you are, complete the Extra Credit Questions below (see the “How Can I Stand Out?” section).
Is there a prerequisite? Do I need prior data science experience?
Nope. Not even a little bit. You don’t need data science experience. You do not need a Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) background or degree to take this class.
What days are the classes?
Saturdays only
Will classes be offered outside of Saturdays?
This is a wonderful opportunity. Try your best to work your schedule for just 13 weeks. It’s only temporary. Apply and IF you get in, see if your manager would allow you to make an exception. In the future, I think they might provide self-led courses, but for now, it is virtual, instructor-led.
***If your work schedule truly doesn’t permit Saturdays, email me at ds4a[at]icathryn.com and tell me why so I can advocate for alternative course schedules in the future for you!!!
How long is the class?
13 weeks
What will the sample schedule look like?
• 10AM – 2PM – Lecture (breaks in between)
• 2PM – 3PM – Lunch
• 3PM – 4PM – Guest Speaker or Workshops
• 4PM – 8PM – Group Work/Office Hours/Virtual Networking and Social Events
What is the class format? What is the max class size? Will there be multiple concurrent classes?
Training in data fluency — LIVE and ONLINE. So far, there will be one zoom meeting with approximately 50 students taught by one Lead Professor and two Teaching Assistants (TA). Each TA will support about 25 students.
There will be office hours, you will get graded, and you will have project work to complete. Just like a REAL accredited college course. This is a legit course — LOVE it!
That’s why Fortune 500s are financially backing this course because Harvard and MIT instructors have developed a refined curriculum, which I’ve also personally reviewed. Moreover, they love it so much that they’d hire graduates from this certification. That’s called ULTIMATE buy-in.
How much is the class again?
It is 100% free because the curriculum is so good that BIG companies like Johnson & Johnson (and below) believe in it and want to acquire amazing talent from it. How cool is that?
- Anaplan
- Match Group
- Citadel and Citadel Securities
- Point72
- Two Sigma
- Marshall Wace
- IHS Markit
- Gilead Sciences
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
How long does the application take to complete?
A few minutes.
How do I apply?
Click here.
How do you get into the DS4A Program?
Step #1. Online Application: Easy and straightforward! I even did it myself in 3 mins flat. It asks for a resume though so have it on hand.
Step #2. Online Skills Assessment: If you completed Step 1 above, you will receive a personalized link to take an online skills assessment. This is CHALLENGING, but don’t get discouraged. It’s meant to be HARD. It’s to test HOW you think. Not WHAT you know. It ASSESSES your way of thinking. Remember that they are also seeking Stay-at-Home Parents who may not have ever held professional experiences and People with Disabilities who may struggle with the wording of the questions. DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED BY THIS ASSESSMENT.
Think of it as the 2nd phase of a military boot camp. They’re trying to figure out if you’re a quitter. Because this is an EXPENSIVE, REWARDING course that SO MANY people want to be part of, but they want the MOST DEDICATED who will do whatever it takes to stick with the program. Because it’s 13 Saturdays. 10 hours of classwork. But at the end of the course, you may end up with an amazing job with an amazing company. That’s outstanding! Just watch the testimonials here and it’s all for FREE. Just requires work.
Step #3. Short Online Interview: If you’ve passed step 2, you will be scheduled for a short online interview. They will ask you questions to determine:
1) PAST COMMITMENT: In the past, can you explain a time when you successfully completed a difficult task or project? It can be work, school, community, or family event-related. Give an example using the STAR method below, that will demonstrate something that you can then relate back to data science, in some way, if at all possible. If not, that’s ok!
2) WORK ETHIC: When things are slow at work (now or in the past) or you’ve finished your tasks early, what do you usually do? Again, it can be work, school, community, or family event-related. Give an example using the STAR method below, that will demonstrate something that you can then relate back to data science, in some way, if at all possible. If not, that’s ok!
3) FUTURE WORK: How will you use what you learned from the DS4A program? How will you be a steward in the data science community? Give an example of what you did in the past using the STAR method below, that will demonstrate how you will do this in the future!
⭐STAR Method⭐
SITUATION: Describe the situation that you were in, or the task that you needed to accomplish. Give enough detail to understand the complexities of the situation. This example can be from a previous job, school project, volunteer activity, or any relevant event.
TASK: What goal were you working toward?
ACTION: Describe the actions you took to address the situation with enough detail and keep the focus on you. What specific steps did you take? What was your contribution? Be careful that you don’t describe what the team or group did when talking about the project. Explain what you did. Use the word “I,” not “we,” when describing the actions.
RESULT: Describe the outcome of your actions and don’t be shy about taking credit for your behavior. What happened? How did the event end? What did you accomplish? What did you learn? Provide examples using metrics or data, if it adds value.
⭐Use the STAR method to answer the interview questions above (actually, any interview ). Read my blog tip on Amazon Career Day to prep you for this interview.
I cannot stress this enough. You are being interviewed for FOLLOW-THROUGH. They don’t want quitters. They want people who will complete the task and work hard. They want PROBLEM SOLVERS. They want GENUINE and AUTHENTIC people. They want HARD WORKERS. They want to prepare you for REAL SUCCESS in Data Science.
Do not look a gift horse in the mouth. Meaning, if you somehow get in, you better come through! You better be grateful and bring your A-game!!! Because you worked too darn hard to get there. It’s FREE and nobody does this anymore. No one and I mean nobody, especially companies, does anything for free anymore. They are doing this for GREAT workers. Great Data Workers! I believe in you and if you get in, they believe in you, too.
So bring it!
I was rejected — what now?
Email me at ds4a[at]icathryn.com and complete the Extra Credit Questions below (see the “How Can I Stand Out?” section). If you can’t get in this class, I will push for future ones!!!
How Can I Stand Out? *Extra Credit Questions*
Answer these extra credit questions and then, email them to me at ds4a[at]icathryn.com.
- Give me REAL and GENUINE answers — back up your story! If you have proof like photos, links to social media to verify your story with timestamps, etc. That would be AMAZING!
- Don’t worry about sounding grandiose and impressive. Simple and straightforward is the best.
- No need for 6-dollar words and no epic tales.
- Just tell GOOD and HONEST stories, in your own natural voice, ok?
- Do not overthink it and take too long — just start writing!
- Usually, the first or second draft is PERFECT.
1) PAST COMMITMENT: In the past, can you explain a time when you successfully completed a difficult task or project? It can be work, school, community, or family event-related. Give an example using the STAR method below, that will demonstrate something that you can then relate back to data science, in some way, if at all possible. If not, that’s ok!
2) WORK ETHIC: When things are slow at work (now or in the past) or you’ve finished your tasks early, what do you usually do? Again, it can be work, school, community, or family event-related. Give an example using the STAR method below, that will demonstrate something that you can then relate back to data science, in some way, if at all possible. If not, that’s ok!
3) FUTURE WORK: How will you use what you learned from the DS4A program? How will you be a steward in the data science community? Give an example of what you did in the past using the STAR method below, that will demonstrate how you will do this in the future!
Will I get a job after I take the class?
They’ve partnered with top corporate sponsors like Johnson & Johnson, Match, and Citadel, and these companies love the curriculum so much that they agree to hire a certain number of graduates!
Do I get a certification at the end?
Yes, you will get a “Certificate in Data Analytics”, under these conditions below.
Are there Awards?
Why, yes! See below.
Who teaches the class?
By a team from Harvard and MIT
What else is included?
- Networking with the most talented data-focused peers across the U.S.
- Mentoring from a network of mentors who are invested in your success
You can’t get better than this deal. I’ve looked at the curriculum myself — it is QUALITY. They will train you for free and you are practically guaranteed a job afterward with companies like Johnson & Johnson, Match, and Citadel!
I am so happy to be an ambassador for Correlation One and to offer you guys this free training and opportunity for a new lucrative career in Data Science!!!
BTW, I want to get you prepared for the application and interview so you can pass and get into this program, so if you have any questions at all, feel free to ask me during my TikTok Lives every Wednesday around 7 pm PST / 10 pm EST.
I want to set you up for SUCCESS.
Because I KNOW you can do this.
And I genuinely want you to succeed.
You got this!!!
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