Apolonia 's Story My interest in coding was sparked by a desire to overcome gender stereotypes and pursue a field that was traditionally seen as male-dominated. Since primary school I have learned that women are encouraged to do Home Ecology and Agriculture whereas males are encouraged to study Computer studies and Design and Technology. Many girls and women have encountered similar challenges in accessing computer education, I aspire too be an inspiration to females for breaking down those barriers and showing that everyone can succeed in the world of coding.
Firstly, learning how to code can provide one with valuable technical skills that are in high demand in today's job market. Obtaining these skills can help me secure a job in the tech industry or start my own business, which can create economic opportunities for myself and other women in my community. Secondly, coding skills will aid in creating innovative solutions to problems that women in Namibia face. For example, It can enable me develop a mobile app that provides information about healthcare services or connects women with resources to start their own businesses. This can help improve the quality of life for women in my home country and contribute to overall economic growth. Lastly, learning to code with SheCodes can help me become part of a supportive community of women who are interested in technology and entrepreneurship. This community can provide me with mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to resources that will help me achieve my goals and aspirations. In conclusion learning to code with SheCodes can provide me with valuable skills and resources that can help me create positive change in my community and empower women in Namibia.
I have a wide range of hobbies, creative writing, arts and crafts, watching coding and robotics practicals, fixing electronics, tennis and hiking, reading ebooks etc.
Apolonia has gained access to SheCodes Plus for at no cost. It’s a 4 month coding training that’ll take her from a beginner to a professional.
She'll learn popular technologies, from HTML, CSS, JavaScript and development tools.
She'll also get to build her own online portfolio to showcase to potential employers!
📦 SheCodes Plus includes all of our workshops:
1. Basics Coding Workshop
(3 weeks)
2. Basics Add-on
(1 week)
3.
Plus Coding Workshop
(8 weeks)
4. Plus Add-on
(2 weeks)
She’ll gain access to each portion after finishing the preceding portion. She’ll build up her coding knowledge gradually along the way. 🙌
SheCodes Workshops are Highly recommended by 200,000+ women
Employees from these organizations highly recommend SheCodes.
Women currently hold 25% of coding jobs and earn 30% less money than men. In most developing countries, more than 65% of women don't have bank accounts and cannot afford to invest in their education.
SheCodes is here to help provide women in developing countries with the opportunity to learn how to code for free. SheCodes offers a solid introduction to product development, product design and product management.
Learning how to code provides you with new career opportunities and helps make you a more marketable employee in our increasingly technological job market.
Gain some coding knowledge to improve your personal or professional skill set.
Learning how to code improves your analytical thinking, which is a critical skill to have in the workplace.
