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Fourth redAcademy cohort of junior software developers graduates
The end of January marked the graduation ceremony of the fourth cohort of junior software developers , termed as Sprinters , to complete training at redAcademy ’ s Mowbray Campus . Alderman James Vos , Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth at the City of Cape Town , said in his keynote address , “ We are preparing a talent pipeline of potential so we can solve complicated technology problems and produce improved business solutions .
“ redAcademy is making a real impact in the unemployment queue . Not only training youth in critical job-ready skills , but preparing them for future growth personally , in their communities and , ultimately , their country and beyond . Because Africa is filled with potential . We want to aim for homegrown products and solutions that continue to fuel the pipelines of skills , products , services and solutions that are made in Cape Town and South Africa .”
redAcademy is a unique , real-world learning hub that teaches coding and technology skills while collaborating with South African businesses that face a massive skills gap . Their purpose is to fuel a technology talent pipeline that is sustainable and future-ready . redAcademy ’ s success is the result of their Skills-Integration-asa-Service , SlaaS model , which removes the biggest obstacle to onboarding entry-level developers .
As a managed solution with every step of the training process handled , junior developers start their first day on job , fully immersed in a company ’ s culture and live projects .
Training is delivered over the course of a year and includes an initial six-month sprint focused on theory and coding , delivered in a live office environment by a professional lecturer with support from senior , industry-developers .
redAcademy manages the second 6 months , delivering live client projects into their clients ’ businesses , overseen by senior technical mentors . This allows them to build a network and understanding of real-world work within organisations ’ operations processes and business functions .
Datacentrix retains HP Amplify Impact status by supporting sustainability
Datacentrix has been re-awarded HP ’ s prestigious Amplify Impact Partner status . This recognition highlights the company ’ s commitment to sustainability , diversity and social responsibility , as well as its efforts to drive positive change within the community .
HP ’ s Amplify Impact Partner recognition is granted to only those business partners that actively integrate environmental and social responsibility into their operations and sales strategies and make a positive impact through their business practices with HP products .
“ Socio-economic and environmental challenges demand that all organisations shift their business norms to succeed in a more conscious world , and Datacentrix is no exception ,” states Datacentrix Group CEO , Ahmed Mahomed .
“ Environmental , Social and Governance , ESG principles are central to our business . As such , we actively track and reduce carbon emissions , while fostering a culture rooted in strong values and ethical governance . This commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices is a key driver of our recognition by HP ,” he explains . difference ,” adds Elizabeth Naidoo , Chief
Financial and Risk Officer at Datacentrix .
“ All of these practices have also resulted in our acknowledgement once again this year by HP as an Amplify Impact partner .”
Datacentrix continues to use the United Nation ’ s 17 Sustainable Development Goals , SDGs as a guideline to its ESG endeavours , with particular focus on those around good health and well-being ; gender equality ; decent work and economic growth ; industry , innovation and infrastructure ; and responsible consumption and production .
Ahmed Mahomed
“ As a business , Datacentrix has focused its efforts to the point where climate action , human rights and digital equity intersect with people , and we ’ re dedicated to making a
Elizabeth Naidoo
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