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<h2>Open to all. Hobbyists, beginners, and seasoned engineers alike.</h2>
<p>We are a welcoming and knowledgeable community where you can connect, learn, and collaborate.</p>
<p>Knowledge is power. We believe in the open sharing of information for collective and individual empowerment. Get involved to grow your skillsets by learning and building together.</p>

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  <a href="/about/" class="btn">Learn more</a>
  <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwD6Ab6f88IKQEmbbwMiy9CBdqsgDse7Rcv9b70TJ4BUsDKw/viewform" class="btn" target="_blank">Join us in Slack</a>
  <a href="/events/" class="btn">Upcoming events</a>
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<h2>Why get involved?</h2>
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    <h3>Build Skills</h3>
    <p>Working on real-world projects exposes you to new technologies and best practices.</p>
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    <h3>Build Network</h3>
    <p>Interacting with the community offers immense learning opportunities and widens your professional network.</p>
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    <h3>Build Community</h3>
    <p>By contributing, you help grow the local tech scene and create a richer environment for everyone involved.</p>
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<h2>How can you contribute?</h2>
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    <h3>Contribute to a Project</h3>
    <p>Browse our projects on <a href="https://github.com/devict">GitHub</a> and <a href="https://tangled.org/devict.org" title="devICT on Tangled">Tangled</a>, find something to contribute. Plenty of ways to help with or without coding.</p>
    <a href="https://tangled.org/devict.org" class="btn">Get Coding</a>
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    <h3>Give a Talk or Workshop</h3>
    <p>Share your knowledge and experience in a lightning talk or more comprehensive sessions.</p>
    <a href="mailto:seth@devict.org" class="btn">Reach Out</a>
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    <h3>Support Financially</h3>
    <p>Donations help us keep the lights on and fund community events. Every bit counts!</p>
    <a href="/support/" class="btn">Donate</a>
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<h3>In addition to our members, we are supported by these local partners.</h3>

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