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Code4Life - 3:58

Dave Oberting

Posted Oct 20, 2017

Elena Russo talks with Dave Oberting, the Executive Director of Code4Life, about training DC residents for the jobs of the 21st century. Also discussed are ways for young DC residents, who aren't attending a four year college, to become involved in coding. For more videos and information about your community, go to ComcastNewsmakers.com. Recorded on: 10/17/17.

Hosted by: Elena Russo Produced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team

#Washington DC #General Interest

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