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For parents looking to upskill and pursue a new career, online learning and flexible course schedules means achieving their goals without sacrificing family time. Parents and grads Deepti and Krissy tell us about their experiences.
You’re now entering an exciting phase of your career – starting in tech! We’ve made a comprehensive list of suggestions that will help you secure new job opportunities, prepare for interviews, and impress your potential employer.
Learning to code is an incredibly valuable skill in the digital age. If you are keen to pursue a career in tech, or build your own mobile app, knowing how to code is a great advantage.
For some Arts graduates with Masters degrees like Alex Allen, taking a punt on a new career in IT is a transition that makes sense. Alex landed a role as a Graduate Consultant with global technology company Capgemini soon after graduating.
Goretti Alani first noticed she had an interest in coding while in a customer service role over a decade ago. A series of chance encounters and global events led to Goretti finally realising her dream of being a developer in 2021. She is now a junior Full Stack Developer at Countdown X.
If you’re ready to change your life with a qualification from Dev Academy Aotearoa, but you don’t want to relocate, our Online campus is for you! Here are some things to know if you are thinking about applying for one of our online cohorts.
Can you really become a job-ready junior developer with a portfolio of work AND great communication skills… in just 15 weeks? Absolutely, yes. Since 2013 we have graduated over 1200 software developers, with our most recent employment success rate at 86%, and grads employed by over 350 tech companies.
A self-defined people person, Zoe was initally unsure if she’d enjoy a tech course, but found that Dev Academy offered a great balance of practical knowledge alongside human skills growth. Zoe is now a Junior Full Stack Web Developer with Catalyst IT.
Ngahine Wakefield was drawn to tech after an informative year living in Raglan with the small kaupapa-Māori community. Her lightbulb moment was a clear need for tech to enable local food distribution to the wider Raglan community.