Learn to code from home during lockdown with Makers Academy

THE NEW MAKERS REMOTE PROGRAMME IS IDEAL FOR PEOPLE LOOKING TO CHANGE CAREER

PASSIONATE about physics and mathematics, Amaal Ali specialised in these subjects at university before embarking on a career in teaching. But after having done some limited coding for mathematical modelling, his interest in the key literacy of our age was piqued.

Undeterred by the challenge of switching careers and learning a new skill, the Trinidad and Tobago native living in Newcastle chucked in his job and completed a 16 week programme devised by Makers, the UK’s leading software bootcamp.

Upon graduation, Amaal immediately landed a position as a software developer and has recently moved into a lead tech role. The leadership and mentoring skills he acquired from teaching has helped him progress while supporting those around him.

Amaal’s employment success demonstrates how important coding skills have become to our digital economy - and how they can open doors to a new career and future. Coding schools like Makers are helping to make this happen for thousands of people.

In the UK, there is a huge digital skills deficit; we are now experiencing the highest tech skills shortage for more than a decade. Over half of UK employees are without the digital skills necessary for work, while 22 per cent 11.9 million people - lack the essential digital skills to engage in everyday life.

Many firms are continually struggling to find digital talent, with software developer roles being the most sought after.

At a time of Covid-19, when people are either furloughed at home, out of work, or simply thinking about future proofing their careers, there’s never been a better opportunity to consider a job in software engineering - and to train from the convenience of your living room.

In response to the unprecedented pandemic and demand for home learning, Makers has successfully launched Makers Remote, an immersive coding programme offered via remote training, which enables students to become software engineers in 16 weeks.

As a way to ensure the wellbeing and a sense of community for its students, Makers’ remote delivery programme will also provide one-onone coaching, daily meditation and yoga sessions, an active and supportive online community, and an emotional intelligence curriculum.

This is something that no other coding provider is currently offering, which, along with Makers’ experience, sets it apart from anybody else.

Upon graduation, Makers provides comprehensive post-course support to help each developer access many job opportunities.

Since the bootcamp opened its doors to teaching in 2012, it has delivered more than 1,800 software engineers to the workforce - 35 per cent of whom are women - and works with companies to place those with coding skills into relevant roles.

The pay is good too, with starting salaries higher than most positions for newly qualified university graduates. Data collected about the alumni over the past six years reveals that the average annual salary for men is £32,000 and for females is £34,000, with the extra amount being a way to encourage more women in the field.

There may never be a more timely situation for spending time learning how to code. Not only are we being forced to spend large amounts of time inside, but most importantly, tech is poised to remain resilient as a sector despite hiring volatility in other industries. The demand for talent in tech will continue even after lockdown. Why not prepare yourself for the future of work?

All of our lives have been impacted by Covid-19, but learning to code is even more life-changing and relevant to our digital world. It is the foundation for understanding the technology around us, and, unlike a virus, it’s a skill that will last a lifetime.

Join Makers, learn to code, and help shape the future for generations to come.

For more information and to sign up, visit www.makers.tech.