Mission: To foster a vibrant and inclusive community in Annapolis where individuals can connect, learn, and grow in the field of technology. We strive to provide accessible resources and opportunities for both technical and non-technical individuals to advance their skills, build their networks, and achieve their goals.

Goals:

1. Community Building and Outreach:

• Cultivate a strong and inclusive community: Actively foster a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and encouraged to participate.
• Expand reach and engage new members: Actively promote your group and its events through various channels (social media, local tech hubs, universities, etc.) to attract a diverse membership base.
• Collaborate with other organizations: Partner with other tech groups, educational institutions, and businesses in Annapolis to expand your reach and offer more comprehensive resources to the community.

2. Skill Development and Career Advancement:

• Provide mentorship opportunities: Pair experienced members with those seeking guidance to foster knowledge transfer and career development.
• Offer career development resources: Organize workshops or invite speakers to share insights on resume building, interview skills, and navigating the tech job market.
• Encourage project collaboration: Create opportunities for members to collaborate on real-world projects, building their portfolios and practical experience.

3. Innovation and Thought Leadership:

• Host hackathons and coding competitions: Challenge members to develop creative solutions to problems or explore new technologies.
• Showcase member projects and achievements: Provide a platform for members to share their work and gain recognition for their accomplishments.
• Foster a culture of experimentation and innovation: Encourage members to push boundaries, explore emerging technologies, and share their learnings with the community.

4. Impact and Social Responsibility:

• Contribute to open-source projects: Encourage members to contribute to open-source software, fostering a spirit of collaboration and giving back to the tech community.
• Organize tech-for-good initiatives: Leverage technology to address local challenges or support charitable causes.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in tech: Actively strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and has equal access to opportunities.

Don't just join; be the community!!!

Just reach out, we are here to help:

• Promoting your brand, your events, your teams – let us help share your story with the community. 
• Have you mastered a new skill and want to show others? Just reach out and we will help you host a workshop.
• Would you like to learn a new skill? Just reach out and we will help you join the right group.
• Looking for experts or a job? Reach out and we will help you connect!

Disclaimer: GDG Annapolis is an independent group; our activities and the opinions expressed here should in no way be linked to Google, the corporation. To learn more about the GDG program, visit https://developers.google.com/community/gdg