SXSW EDU 2020
Where Soft and Hard Skills Meet Tech Education
Description:
,Adept technologists know their craft well, but there is more to getting a job and being successful in that job than just having the necessary skills. Beth Mily will discuss the importance of embarking on tech education from a holistic approach, combining technical training and soft skill development to get real results. . Based on her experience with Geekwise Academy she will share how prospective technologists gain an advantage when it comes to gaining employment after learning coding skill
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Takeaways
- In-person training creates a sense of belonging that helps students complete the program.
- The combination of soft skills and hard skills in tech education programs provides creates more qualified and successful candidates.
- People from outside of traditional tech hubs can succeed in the tech industry with programs designed to meet their needs.
Speakers
- Bethany Mily, President, Geekwise Academy
Organizer
Bethany Mily, President, Bitwise Industries
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