Web Development

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Overview

KICKSTART YOUR CAREER IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR!

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

Do you enjoy being creative and thinking outside the box? Are you curious about the tech sector? Join our training program to become a Web Developer!

In this program, you’ll get the skills and training you need to get a job as a Web Developer. This bootcamp style training will be part-time (10:00am – 2:30pm AEST), 5 days a week for 14 weeks. This includes technical training combined with hands-on projects and employability skills development.

Here is a real example of what a week in the program will look like.*

*At times, your classroom calendar may show blocks of ‘Flex Time’ and your instructors may not be available to support you on a 1:1 basis during this time.

What is a Web Developer?

As a Web Developer, you will be a pioneer in web design. Your role will enable you to create content, help clients create websites and features, and support your team to resolve coding issues.

The workplace for you could mean a global company in a team of 500 or a community-driven firm in a team of 5.

In this digital age, web development is everywhere, from sales to security to sustainability. It’s up to you where you want to go next.

What is Included in the Program?

• No cost to you
• Access to online learning with tech professionals
• Inclusive & holistic support throughout course
• Support connecting with employers at the end of the program*

* once the program is over, you will be responsible for driving the engagement with the post-program team and making use of the offers and support available.

What jobs could I do after completing the program?

Program graduates are suitable for roles including:

• Junior Front-End Web Developer
• Junior Software Engineer
• Technology Associate/Consultant
• Test Analyst / Test Engineer
• IT Support Technician

Requirements

You can apply for the program if you:

• Can demonstrate your interest in tech
• Are not currently in full-time employment, education or training
• Can attend online classes 5 days a week, 10:00am-2:30pm AEST for 14 weeks
• Are an Australian citizen or permanent resident equivalent
• Have basic English literacy skills and numeracy skills
• Live in Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide

Are you a Neurodivergent Learner?

Generation Australia and Xceptional have come together to build a program that will empower neurodivergent learners to succeed.

Why?

Different people have different needs. With the right support, we believe that neurodivergent learners can thrive alongside neurotypical learners and work together to start a career in tech.

What’s Included?

• Non-technical sessions provided by a Specialist Instructor & Mentor experienced in neurodiverse learning
• 1:1 mentoring throughout the program

Considerations for Neurodivergent:

Our team will work with you to offer personalised support based on your learning needs, however, due to the intensity of the program it may not be possible for all learning needs.

If you feel you have learning requirements that need to be considered, please make sure to provide detailed information about this in your application so we can assess our capacity to best accommodate you.

Skills learned

Technical skills

We’ll help you learn the technical skills with lots of hands-on, interactive sessions. By the end, you’ll know:

• Create and design web development products using HTML, CSS, Javascript and React
• Learn and practise collaborative development using Git and Github version control systems
• Use effective problem-solving strategies within the tech sector
• What it takes to be a high-performing web developer based on employer input

Behavioural Skills & Mindsets

In every job, there are key skills that will help you be successful. We’ll help you learn how to develop the key employability skills to be successful in your role.

• Growth Mindset
• Communication and Teamwork Personal Responsibility and Ownership Proactiveness
• Time Management
• Resourcefulness
• Continuous Learning

How We Prepare You

What graduates are saying

What Your Journey Will Look Like

1. Complete your application: Go through the selection process outlined earlier
2. Meet your mentor: If you gain a place, you’ll meet with your mentor before the program starts to make sure you have all the support you need to achieve your potential
3. Start your training: The program begins! You’ll learn the behaviours, mindsets and technical skills to succeed in the end role.
4. Get ready for your interview: As training progresses, you’ll work with the Generation team on your interview technique.
5. Graduate! Graduate and celebrate your achievement with your friends and family.
6. Post Program Support: We’ll provide you with the opportunity to have industry expert volunteer coaches to help keep your skills developed, as you apply, interview and match with potential employers and career opportunities.

Program Dates

The application process

Ongoing benefits of Generation

• A trusted network. Continued contact with the Generation graduate network
• Events. Events and workshops to help you keep growing
• Give back. Become a mentor to help others
• Support. Troubleshoot your job challenges