I've worked in industry since 2016, but was introduced to the Carpentries in school.
I sometimes share the lesson materials with coworkers when they ask for programming tips, particularly the Software Carpentry UNIX Shell <http://swcarpentry.github.io/shell-novice/> and Python (Inflammation) <http://swcarpentry.github.io/python-novice-inflammation/> lessons. If your interest is to train more researchers how to use programming tools, I think you should stay connected to a university (or research institute). If your intended audience is more broad, you could try teaching some material at a local programming meetup (or start your own meetup!) If you are quite motivated and have an audience in mind, perhaps you can organize your own workshop. I agree with Pariksheet, asking your coworkers to be helpers is a great way to have them experience the thrill of a workshop. I sometimes find it confusing to call the organization "The Carpentries" (because it doesn't mention computers, but perhaps I never got used to it). I often use the older names "Software Carpentry" or "Data Carpentry" and explain the metaphor (carpenters don't need to know everything about wood, just how to work with it). I find the About pages overwhelming. I try to share a workshop link <https://marwahaha.github.io/2019-11-05-BPT/> (also overwhelming, but it explains what I actually do) or this history page <https://software-carpentry.org/scf/history/>. I thought Software Carpentry used to prefer instructors without formal computer science background, as they have (preferably recently) gone through similar struggles. The more I use programming professionally, the more out-of-touch I feel with the learners. I think the Instructor Training elaborates on this <https://carpentries.github.io/instructor-training/03-expertise/>. This shouldn't discourage you, but be aware of teaching pitfalls by experienced programmers. My company has a few paid days of "Volunteer Time Off" each year, which can be used for Carpentries workshops (or other teaching events). Perhaps you can talk to your company about it. All the best! It is a great goal to teach more people data and coding skills! Kunal On Wed, Nov 13, 2019 at 7:48 AM Pariksheet Nanda <[email protected]> wrote: > Having tried and failed, the best industry introduction to the Carpentries > is having your friends join as helpers; the uncompetitive industry sticker > price derails conversations to plan a workshop and, in any case. it's > difficult to convey the value of the teaching and philosophy without > experiencing it. > > Pariksheet > *The Carpentries <https://carpentries.topicbox.com/latest>* / discuss / > see discussions <https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss> + > participants <https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/members> + > delivery > options <https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/subscription> > Permalink > <https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/T303ce034f7db0491-M40c592f7e33275ca7b75bed1> > ------------------------------------------ The Carpentries: discuss Permalink: https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/T303ce034f7db0491-M8cea6ffa4edb8657b753a419 Delivery options: https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/subscription
