TVET students graduate from WeThinkCode_
TVET students graduate from WeThinkCode_ WeThinkCode_ has announced that its first cohort of students from the Ekurhuleni West TVET College (EWC) has successfully graduated with an 88 percent pass rate. Of the 50 students from EWC that participated in the programme, 44 are graduating and 56 percent of those graduates have already secured internships. The […]
WeThinkCode adds data engineering, cloud computing electives
WeThinkCode adds data engineering, cloud computing electives Software development academy WeThinkCode has introduced two new electives – data engineering and cloud computing – to its 2024 curriculum, following a strategic partnership with the Jobs Fund. According to the academy, in today’s competitive business landscape, finding tech talent with the right blend of expertise and practical experience is a persistent […]
WeThinkCode_ urges employers to meet skills demand
WeThinkCode_ urges employers to meet skills demand As South Africa’s tech sector grows rapidly, companies face unprecedented challenges in securing the skilled developers they need. WeThinkCode_ is meeting this demand head-on by training industry-ready software developers equipped with the skills and practical experience to drive immediate impact. Now, the organisation is calling on employers to […]
WeThinkCode_ breaks graduate record
WeThinkCode_ breaks graduate record with Class of 2024 Software development academy WeThinkCode_ has celebrated its largest graduating class yet, with 360 graduates. The cohort, made up of 181 females and 179 males, highlights the role played by the organisation in creating equal opportunity in software education. Remarkably, 199 of these students have already secured internships, with the majority […]
WeThinkCode_ accelerates tech job placements for SA youth
Software development training academy WeThinkCode is making significant progress in placing South African youth into tech jobs, it says. According to Kelebogile Motlhamme, operations director at WeThinkCode, since its inception in 2016, the training academy has seen 1 108 young people graduate. “Out of these graduates, 86% (952) have been placed in employment,” she tells ITWeb […]
Specialisation in Curriculum: Offering Hope Amidst South Africa’s Youth Unemployment Crisis
Specialisation in Curriculum: Offering Hope Amidst South Africa’s Youth Unemployment Crisis Specialised curriculums ensure that students acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are directly applicable in their chosen fields. When developing these programmes, tertiary education systems must consider the current and future needs of the job market, integrating continuous learning and collaboration with industry experts. This approach bridges […]
Software academy seeks next cohort of tech talent
Software academy seeks next cohort of tech talent Software development academy WeThinkCode has opened applications for the 2024 cohort of software engineers. In a statement issued this morning, the academy says it anticipates attracting over 25 000 applications from young people who are not in employment, education or training, and are looking for opportunities to access industry-relevant training and […]
Elevating Tech Talent: WeThinkCode_ Attains NQF 6 Occupational Certificate Accredited by QCTO
Elevating Tech Talent: WeThinkCode_ Attains NQF 6 Occupational Certificate Accredited by QCTO WeThinkCode_, a leading software development academy, has achieved a remarkable milestone by elevating its accreditation from an NQF 5 to an NQF 6 Occupational Certificate: Software Engineer. This accreditation underscores WeThinkCode_’s unwavering dedication to providing accessible pathways to quality tertiary education and opening […]
