CoGrammar an SA edtech startup has called for unemployed matriculants and graduates to apply for its six-month coding program. The edtech startup aims to create job opportunities for 200 code-quality assurance engineers, software engineers and web developers 2020. The initiative aims to receive 66 unemployed matriculants and graduates for a free coding program at its Cape Town campus.
According to CoGrammar, the program is for South African citizens and valid visa holders between 18-25 years with an average of 60 percent in English and a pass in Mathematics. The applicants should not have work or study commitments during the period of training. Applicants don’t need prior coding skills, but they should enjoy problem solving, be attentive to detail, communicate confidently with good writing skills, and have a positive attitude.
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CoGrammar is an edtech startup that is dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap. They achieve this by integrating human mentorship and code review into the world’s leading tech education brands. Applications can be submitted online with a compulsory assessment required for completion before the 7th of April. Training will start 24th of April and end 24th of October.
CEO of CoGrammar, Riaz Moola said “The application of our triple-outcome approach will teach a combination of Web development, software engineering and code review skills, which are critical to accelerating the progress of our marginalized youth to counter unemployment and non-inclusive growth.” “Our focus on people-first combined with our human code review methodology and practical workplace-ready approach sets trainees on a triple-outcome career path in tech,” he said.
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