removes a handful of dead links

onboarding/tech-industry-tips.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 > "Email is a wonderful thing for people whose role in life is to be on top of things. But not for me; my role is to be on the bottom of things." - [Donald Knuth](https://www-cs-faculty.stanford.edu/~knuth/email.html)
 
 - Don't leave your email open all the time, disable its notifications on mobile and laptop, and don't become interrupt-driven from it.
-- The same goes for Slack. Use the Snooze feature liberally and keept it minimized so interesting GIFs don't tempt you back in when you're trying to read or code.
+- The same goes for Slack. Use the Snooze feature liberally and kept it minimized so interesting GIFs don't tempt you back in when you're trying to read or code.
 - [Forest](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/forest-stay-focused-be-pr/kjacjjdnoddnpbbcjilcajfhhbdhkpgk) - this free Chrome extension can help you manage distractions by offering psychological reinforcement to avoid excluded websites (e.g. Facebook). You plant a tree and it grows healthfully when you stay focused by suffers when you visit websites you've defined as distractions.
 
 ### Email
@@ -48,7 +48,6 @@
 - Don’t use Word or other non-cloud software for docs that others may need to edit. Use Google Docs.
 - [Typeset your resume in LaTeX](http://stevehanov.ca/blog/index.php?id=56). The [Computer Modern](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_Modern) font will be instantly recognizable.
 - Download [the Video Speed Controller Chrome extension](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/video-speed-controller/nffaoalbilbmmfgbnbgppjihopabppdk) to watch videos faster or slower (this is especially helpful with fast-moving tutorials).
-- Install [The Great Suspender](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/the-great-suspender-origi/ahmkjjgdligadogjedmnogbpbcpofeeo?hl=en) so tabs that you haven't used for a while aren't using too much memory.
 
 ### Professionalism
 
@@ -68,7 +67,7 @@
 
 - Do your best to network in your company, but don't worry if you have to start small. Starting with people on your team, or even just 1 individual on your team is still effective.
 - Make mini projects on your GitHub that are based off of what you are learning and doing at work. Companies often have data that needs to remain private, but a way to show your growth is through projects that do the same thing with dummy data instead. That way you have something to showcase for your next role.
-- Stay openminded on your journey in tech. Don't shy away from roles in different industries as you may be surprised at how they can be related to what you already know or simply provide the platform for you to grow
+- Stay open-minded on your journey in tech. Don't shy away from roles in different industries as you may be surprised at how they can be related to what you already know or simply provide the platform for you to grow
 - Helping others on your team and being nice can go a lot further than you think. It not only helps to cultivate a harmonious work environment, but it can also set the stage for recommendations in the future alongside the growth opportunities that come with taking on the additional tasks.
 - When deciding on which direction to go in the industry while you're new, be honest. If you are willing to do the work to learn what all the potential role requires, then that is a good sign. Pursue it! If not, then focus on furthering yourself in your current role.
 - As you're learning new concepts, don't stop until you understand "why" if you get stuck. Once you understand, then you can move on.

open-source/open-source.md

@@ -1,9 +1,5 @@
 # Open Source
 
-### Projected Time
-
-1 hour
-
 ### Prerequisites
 
 - ["Git and version control" lesson](../git/git-version-control.md)
@@ -73,7 +69,7 @@ There are tons of projects out there! Once you find one you're interested in, go
 
 _"I don't want to code outside of work!"_
 
-If you find an interesting project, your only contribution doesn't have to be just code. You could [contribute to documentation, write blog posts, or even answer questions on Stack Overflow](https://blog.newrelic.com/engineering/open-source-getting-started/)!
+If you find an interesting project, your only contribution doesn't have to be just code. You could contribute to documentation, write blog posts, or even answer questions on Stack Overflow.
 
 ### Guided Practice
 

personal-brand/personal-branding.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Developing your brand as a software developer
 
-### Softskills for Week 2
+### Soft Skills for Week 2
 
 - What are your personal values, and how does your personal brand reflect that?
 - 3 parts of the soft skills answer:
@@ -20,8 +20,6 @@
 - Having a distinct and relevant personal brand can help employers identify you as a good fit for their open roles, or can help you build credibility with colleagues and managers as you further your career.
 - It is worth the investment to think outside the box and develop a brand that will help employers get to know you.
 
-**What is an example of a great personal brand?** Test your knowledge about Techtonica founder [Michelle Glauser](http://www.michelleglauser.com/). Did you learn something new and impressive?
-
 ### Objectives
 
 - Understand importance of a personal brand when embarking on a new career
@@ -68,7 +66,7 @@ Spend a few minutes reading ["How to win friends and stand out from the crowd"](
 
 ### Challenge
 
-Tweet about your Techtonica experience on Twitter using the [#BridgeTheTechGap](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BridgeTheTechGap) or [#CodeNewbie ](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23CodeNewbie)hashtag.
+Tweet about your Techtonica experience on Twitter using the #BridgeTheTechGap or #CodeNewbie hashtags.
 
 ### Supplemental Resources
 

prework/prework.md

@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ If the codecademy course is not free, you could read this resource on git, inste
 
 - Watch and make the exercise for the course Start with Javascript (2 hrs) from [Udemy](https://www.udemy.com/course/start-javascript/)
 
-- Watch the Functional Programing with Javascript section from the free course [Learn to Program in Javascript: Beginner to Pro](https://www.udemy.com/course/programming-in-javascript/) (50 mins) from Udemy
+- Watch the Functional Programming with Javascript section from the free course [Learn to Program in Javascript: Beginner to Pro](https://www.udemy.com/course/programming-in-javascript/) (50 mins) from Udemy
 
 - Do at least 4 more of these 16 problems: [freeCodeCamp Basic Algorithm Scripting](https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/javascript-algorithms-and-data-structures/basic-algorithm-scripting/)
 

program-prep/financial-literacy.md

@@ -1,19 +1,5 @@
 # Financial Literacy
 
-### Projected Time
-
-About 2 hours
-
-- Lesson: ~30 min
-- Guided Practice: ~45 min
-- Independent Practice: ~30 min
-- Challenge: ~10 min
-- Check for Understanding: ~15 min
-
-### Prerequisites
-
-none
-
 ### Motivation
 
 Why do we work? To be financially secure and successful.
@@ -40,7 +26,7 @@ Working is not enough! Financial planning has to happen to help you achieve the
 
 This [Financial Literacy Slideshow](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/150KD2ORxehyoOHHzF_RWj_G6wHOMqgQlTavtOFhkJ4A/edit?usp=sharing) follows the lesson outline.
 
-Four main tennets of financial literacy:
+Four main tenets of financial literacy:
 
 - make money
 - save money
@@ -62,7 +48,7 @@ Depending on how much money you make, you will be required to pay Federal and St
 Budgeting:
 
 1. There are many formulas for budgeting but more recently the 50-30-20 model has been widely accepted. Using this
-   model, 50% of your income is spent on your living expenses; 30% is for your wants (clothing, traveling, going out, spending on friends and family, other spending that is not a need); 20% is for savings (3-6 months emergeny fund and other savings, and investments)
+   model, 50% of your income is spent on your living expenses; 30% is for your wants (clothing, traveling, going out, spending on friends and family, other spending that is not a need); 20% is for savings (3-6 months emergency fund and other savings, and investments)
 
 Saving Money:
 
@@ -83,16 +69,14 @@ Credit cards have a purpose - to build your credit score. But using credit cards
 Credit Scores:
 The most important parts of maintaining a good credit score are:
 
-1. always pay your bills on time; setting them on autopay from the bank is a great way to not miss any payments
-2. only allow credit checks when it is absolutely neccessary; too many credit checks lowers your score
+1. always pay your bills on time; setting them on auto-pay from the bank is a great way to not miss any payments
+2. only allow credit checks when it is absolutely necessary; too many credit checks lowers your score
 3. maintain a debt to income ratio that is reasonable
 
 ### Supplemental Resources
 
 - [Mission Economic Development Agency](https://medasf.org/about/)
-  - MEDA creates opportunity for habitually underresourced families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. In other words helps people in economic development.
-- [MyMoney](https://www.mymoney.gov/Pages/About-Us.aspx)
-  - They coordinate and collaborate to strengthen financial capability and increase access to financial services for all Americans.
+  - MEDA creates opportunity for habitually under-resourced families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. In other words helps people in economic development.
 - [Ally Wallet Wise](http://www.allywalletwise.com/)
   - Ally Wallet Wise can help you build healthy habits when it comes to your personal finances.
 
@@ -138,9 +122,6 @@ Set some savings goals and calculate how much you would have to save to get to t
 
 ### Check for Understanding
 
-Form small groups, and have your budget spreadsheet for reference.
-As a group, answer the following questions:
-
 > 1.  What is the difference between saving and investing? What is one tool you will use for saving, and another tool you will use for investing? Why did you choose these tools?
 > 2.  What would you do if you had to pay \$2000 for a sudden emergency?
 > 3.  What would you do with an extra \$100 per month?

program-prep/socioeconomic-differences.md

@@ -1,11 +1,5 @@
 # Socioeconomic Differences
 
-### Projected Time
-
-Total - 1 hour
-Lesson - 23 minutes
-Check for Understanding - 30-40 minutes
-
 ### Prerequisites
 
 None
@@ -34,7 +28,7 @@ Participants will be able to:
 
 - Slides: <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qSol4y0rqQi7yrjtXZ3J4EL0BQwW6hZUkHIxDRWooHw/edit#slide=id.p>
 
-### Lesson (approx 23 minutes)
+### Lesson
 
 1. Research the term "Class Straddler."
 2. Some experiences many class straddlers share:
@@ -48,19 +42,17 @@ Participants will be able to:
    - Dressing, eating, and drinking differently.
      - Having scorned the rich and their lifestyle and feeling guilty or judging one's self in that atmostphere.
 
-### Check for Understanding (37-40 minutes)
+### Check for Understanding
 
 1. Discuss problems and solutions.
 2. Summarize.
 
 ### Supplemental Materials
 
-1. [Straddling college and working class-by Julissa Trevio](https://genprogress.org/straddling-college-and-working-class/) - The following article derives a narrative about the problems people with working-class backgrounds face in elite environments.
-
-2. [Class straddling on being formerly working class—by ridefreefearlessmoney](https://www.ridefreefearlessmoney.com/blog/2018/09/class-straddling-on-being-formerly-working-class/) - In the following article the author shares her personal experience regarding "class straddling."
+1. [Class straddling on being formerly working class—by ridefreefearlessmoney](https://www.ridefreefearlessmoney.com/blog/2018/09/class-straddling-on-being-formerly-working-class/) - In the following article the author shares her personal experience regarding "class straddling."
 
-3. "Hidden Rules of Class at Work" by Ruby K. Payne and Don L. Krabill
+2. "Hidden Rules of Class at Work" by Ruby K. Payne and Don L. Krabill
 
-4. _Hillbilly Elegy_ by J.D. Vance
+3. _Hillbilly Elegy_ by J.D. Vance
 
-5. _Blue-Collar Roots, White-Collar Dreams_ by Alfred Lubrano
+4. _Blue-Collar Roots, White-Collar Dreams_ by Alfred Lubrano

program-prep/underrepresented-in-tech.md

@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ If this is your first time looking at this list of resources for underrepresente
 - [Lesbians Who Tech - Mailing List](https://lesbianswhotech.org/signup/)
 - [QTPOC Facebook Group — ](https://www.facebook.com/groups/qtpocintech/?source_id=174517386668181) - group for marginalized techies dedicated towards building community and elevating each other
 - [SistaCircle: Black Women in Tech - Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/scbwit/)
-- [Systers - Mailing List](http://systers.org/mailman/listinfo/systers)
 - [Tech Ladies](https://new.hiretechladies.com/join/)
 - [We All JS - Slack](https://wealljs.org/) - A friendly, active community for technical questions\
 - [Queer Code](https://queer-code.org/)
@@ -35,7 +34,6 @@ If this is your first time looking at this list of resources for underrepresente
 - [Lean In CS&E Student Chapter](https://www.facebook.com/groups/leanincsestudents)
 - [Women Who Go](https://www.womenwhogo.org/)
 - [Moms In Tech - Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/momsintechgroup/)
-- [Girl Develop It - Slack](https://gdisf-slack.herokuapp.com/)
 - [Diversify Tech](https://www.diversifytech.com/)
 - [Out in Tech - Slack](https://outintech.com/)
 
@@ -64,7 +62,6 @@ If this is your first time looking at this list of resources for underrepresente
 - [Write Speak Code - SF](https://www.meetup.com/WriteSpeakCode-SFBay/)
 - [Women Who Code - SF](https://www.meetup.com/Women-Who-Code-SF/events/)
 - [See more choices here.](https://www.meetup.com/find/?allMeetups=false&keywords=women+tech&radius=5&userFreeform=San+Francisco%2C+CA&mcId=z94121&mcName=San+Francisco%2C+CA&sort=recommended&eventFilter=mysugg)
-- [CODECHIX](https://www.codechix.org/)
 
 ### Conferences
 
@@ -74,9 +71,7 @@ If this is your first time looking at this list of resources for underrepresente
 - [Girls in Tech](https://girlsintech.org/chapters/)
 - [Lesbians Who Tech](https://lesbianswhotech.org/)
 - [Tech Intersections](https://techintersections.org/) — an affordable conference for people of color with gender identities that are underrepresented in tech, they usually have a separate track for allies
-- [Forbes Women's Summit](https://www.forbes.com/forbes-live/event/)
 - [Global Women in Tech Awards](https://womeninitawards.com/)
-- [DevPulseCon](https://www.devpulsecon.org)
 - [Google I/O Conference](https://events.google.com/io/)
 - [Facebook Developer Circle - Various States](https://developers.facebook.com/developercircles)
 - [Girls in Tech SF](https://sanfrancisco.girlsintech.org/)
@@ -93,15 +88,11 @@ If this is your first time looking at this list of resources for underrepresente
 ### Mentorships, Internships, and Apprenticeships
 
 - [/dev/color](https://www.devcolor.org) — a non-profit organization that aims to advance the careers of Black software engineers
-- [LearnITGirl - Global](https://www.learnitgirl.com/)
 - [WooTech](https://wootechnology.github.io/Website/)
 - [TechGig](https://www.techgig.com/)
-- [Intern Supply](https://intern.supply/)
 - [Apprenticeship.io](https://www.apprenticeship.io/)
 - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/)
 - [Internshala](https://internshala.com/)
-- [Lets Intern](https://www.letsintern.com/)
-- [Intern Supply](https://intern.supply/)
 - [Techgig](https://www.techgig.com/)
 - [Twenty19](http://www.twenty19.com/)
 
@@ -125,7 +116,6 @@ If this is your first time looking at this list of resources for underrepresente
 
 - [Outreachy](https://www.outreachy.org/docs/internship/)
 - [Udacity Scholarship](https://www.udacity.com/pledge-to-americas-workers)
-- [SWE Scholarship](http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/swe-scholarships)
 - [WeTech](https://www.iie.org/Programs/WeTech)
 - [Google Women Techmakers](https://www.womentechmakers.com/scholars)