Silondiwe Mzobe | SheCodes Foundation

Silondiwe Mzobe

🇿🇦 South African living in Newcastle, 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Silondiwe 's Story My initial interest in coding was sparked by a deep fascination with innovation and creativity, particularly in the realm of technology. The turning point occurred when I encountered a woman at an internet cafe creating a mobile app. Witnessing this sparked a desire to acquire the logical skills needed to develop apps and websites, not only for personal benefit but also to contribute to the broader community, especially those in disadvantaged situations whom I am connected with. The prospect of using coding skills to create solutions for societal challenges and the aspiration to teach others in my community further fueled my motivation. In essence, my interest in coding began as a response to witnessing the transformative potential of technology and a personal commitment to leveraging these skills for the betterment of society.

🙋‍♀️ Silondiwe 's Motivation

In today's job market, coding skills are in high demand across diverse industries such as technology, finance, and healthcare. This proficiency unlocks a plethora of job opportunities, enhancing employability. Coding jobs often allow for remote work, providing flexibility and accommodating individuals facing commuting challenges or those seeking a more adaptable schedule. By acquiring coding skills, one can actively contribute to closing the gender gap in the historically male-dominated tech industry, fostering diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. Beyond employment, coding empowers individuals to create their solutions, be it developing websites, mobile apps, or automating tasks. It is a valuable asset for aspiring entrepreneurs, facilitating the creation and maintenance of websites, prototypes, and software products. Moreover, coding instills resourcefulness and a problem-solving mindset, breaking down complex issues into manageable tasks. Joining coding communities and participating in online forums not only offers networking opportunities but also aids in accessing potential mentors. Continuous learning is inherent in coding, fostering adaptability and resilience in the face of evolving job market demands.

🤹‍♀️ Silondiwe 's Hobbies

My hobbies include reading about brain optimization, cooking, playing chess, vlogging my daily life, engaging in board games and logic-based video games, problem-solving through art, playing netball, and regular exercise. These diverse pursuits reflect my interest in intellectual challenges, creativity, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Silondiwe 's coding training

Silondiwe has gained access to SheCodes Basics and SheCodes AI Basics at no cost. Together they are a 6 week coding training that’ll take her from a complete beginner to building her first websites and AI projects.

She'll learn the foundations of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, plus how to build with AI and modern development tools. She'll also get to build her own online portfolio to showcase to potential employers!

📦 Foundation students get access to these coding workshops:
1. SheCodes Basics (3 weeks)
2. SheCodes AI Basics (3 weeks)
She’ll gain access to each portion after finishing the preceding portion. She’ll build up her coding knowledge gradually along the way. 🙌

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The SheCodes Foundation Mission

Women hold only 25% of coding jobs and earn 30% less than men. In many developing countries, over 65% of women lack bank accounts, making it difficult to invest in their education.

The SheCodes Foundation is changing that. We provide women in developing countries with free coding education, equipping them with the skills to build a better future. In partnership with SheCodes, we offer training in product development, design, and management, empowering women to thrive in the tech industry.

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Why learn how to code?

Coding knowledge creates new job opportunities, improves your analytical thinking, and enhances your personal or professional skill set.

Get a Job in Tech

Learning how to code provides you with new career opportunities and helps make you a more marketable employee in our increasingly technological job market.

Expand Your Skill Set

Master coding to boost creativity, logic, and efficiency—valuable for any career path.

Sharpen Your Analytical Thinking

Improve your problem-solving and analytical skills, giving you a competitive advantage in today’s workplace.