Coders are in demand across sectors in India. Here’s why
The rising need for programmers and developers in non-IT sectors in the wake of the sharp digital-first focus across India Inc is driving the demand for those who belong to this ilk, while helping institutes that offer programming courses rake in the moolah
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Aakash Iyer, 24, a denizen of Chennai, graduated in programming from a city engineering college in 2018 and then joined a food startup as an entry-level software developer. In just two years, Iyer’s salary surged 58 percent to Rs 13.5 lakh per annum and he has switched to a Mumbai-based insurance broker as a technical lead.
Dec 15, 2020 3:38 PM
Craig Rowe, TechNL
The provincial government has announced a new initiative to get more young people involved in the tech sector.
The Technology Career Pathway pilot program will be offered at eight schools across the province beginning in September of next year.
The program is part of a memorandum of understanding that has been signed by the province, the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, and the College of the North Atlantic to develop pathways to employment in the tech sector.
The initiative will begin in grade 10 with students completing the standard computer science course. From there, students will transition to post-secondary courses through CNA in Python Programming in grades 11 and 12. Those who complete the program will receive a post-socondary course credit, as well as a “micro-credential” from the college.