Tech Girls Movement Foundation Scholarship

The Program

Technology underpins almost everything we do now. Digital skills are creating the careers of the future. The tech industry is changing quickly, so it needs a diverse workforce to make sure everyone benefits equally from the impact it has on our lives. We’re looking for people who want to make a difference; who want to be changemakers. The skills needed in the tech industry are a far cry from what you might expect. tech roles require; creativity, communication, collaboration, problem solving – these are some of the most sought-after attributes for great tech employees.

• The Tech Girls Movement Foundation Scholarship is a 12 week program powered by us here at _nology. Anyone from any background is welcome to submit an application for the fully funded place on the program.
• The program will be delivered remotely by our expert coaches, meaning you can be based anywhere in Australia.
• Upon completing the 12 week training programme, our careers team and network of industry hiring partners will support you in launching your new career as a Junior Software Developer

Learn about Tech Girls Movement Foundation here

If you’re unfamiliar with these, don’t worry! The idea of the program is to teach you how they work with one another to create great products.

During these 12 weeks, you will be part of an agile training team, learning by doing. We will spend time understanding how software products are built in different companies in different industries. This will allow you to be able to solve complex problems with simple solutions – focussing on adaptability in a software role.

Who are we looking for?

• Great communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn independently as well as in a group environment
• Passion to understand how technology influences our lives, and how to make it better
• 1+ years full time work experience (in any job or industry- no tech exp. req.)
• Eligible to work in Australia (citizen / permanent resident)

What we offer you?

• Highly sought-after technical skills training (HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, Node, Unit testing)
• Soft skills development e.g. collaboration, communication, technical interviewing, CV writing
• Placement into your first tech role
• Extensive industry networking and mentorship opportunities
• Ongoing mentorship and support through our recruitment partnership and alumni network
• Social events

What does a day in the life of a junior developer look like?

• Provide support to senior developers to build and test websites
• Understand business and team objectives, and complete tasks relating to those goals
• Write testable, well documented code
• Work with web designers to make their designs a functional reality
• Participate in daily stand-ups to understand requirements and plan daily tasks

We love talking tech with people looking to either start their tech future or change career so if you’re unsure please get in touch to find out more.