The Private Training Establishment, cofounded by Ruth Green-Cole and George Norris, will be the first of its kind in the area and seeks to address the skills shortage in the tech sector - both in the region and on a national scale.
Developers Institute is working with industry leaders to create job placement opportunities for graduates. A core focus for the establishment is to help develop practical skills, according to a statement.
Courses will be taught by industry professionals and will focus on areas of the highest employment demand, such as software development, UX and UI design and product management.
Initially, the school will target students who are ‘career changers’, aka people with life experience who wish to retrain into the tech sector. School leavers with the right attitude for learning will also be considered.
Developers Institute is currently taking expressions of interest to join a waiting list. Once the applicants have been interviewed, successful candidates will be invited to attend the inaugural class. Spaces for the initial programme will be limited.
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