Pwani Teknowgalz acknowledges the invaluable and continual support from Swahilipot Hub of promoting our impactful work of equipping girls and young women with technological skills. We are highlighting our recent program in which CodeHack girls are participating at SwahiliPot Hub called Dev career. Dev Career is a non-profit Tech organization that supports the rising Tech Ecosystem in Africa. Read about the impact that the program and support from Swahilipot Hub is having on the girls during this Covid-19 pandemic as they continue learning through virtual classes.

Shermin Matunda

What are you currently learning through the Dev Career program? 

I’m on the front end and I’m working on various languages; currently, I am engaged in react JScript.

What do you like most about the program?

Mentors provide excellent mentorship to us. We access invaluable facilities and resources like laptops and sufficient internet connectivity within the hubs.

How are the skills acquired in the program aligns with your career goals ?

It’s amazing how I get to upgrade my ICT skills. I feel I can achieve so much and create more than I could ever imagine soon. My career as a developer will be excellent, thanks to the skills, experience, and knowledge.

How will the laptops support you achieve your career in technology?

 I’ll get to work on projects, create websites for fun, and for people who require such services, thus making good money 😎🤞. I can join a community of developers such as GitHub and stack overflow to sharpen skills and place me in good stead to get better at what I do.

What support are you getting from the Swahilipot Hub team?

The Hub provides the fastest internet connectivity one could ever need. It also has sufficient space, which offers an excellent opportunity to interact and learn more. 

Any encouraging words for girls who will be reading your story on pursuing coding or technology?

My humble plea to the girls out there, please don’t hesitate to venture into technology or STEM at large; it is pretty fascinating and straightforward. You just have to adjust your mentality about technology.  It is fun and easy. If only you put more effort 

and passion, you’ll reach greater heights. For me, it is so fulfilling; it’s a blessing.

Amina Hassan Nekesa

What are you learning currently through the Dev Career program? 

I am currently taking a front end course. 

What  do you like most about the program?

The program is insightful, and cooperation is highly regarded among developers and mentors.

How are the skills acquired in the program aligned with your career goals?

Its alignment is through computer software operation and also an improvement on my coding skills. I can also see myself becoming one of the best developers, if not soon, then one day. 

How will the laptops support you in achieving your career in technology?

The laptops are essential in my studies, especially the website development courses that require frequent practice.

What support are you getting from the Swahilipot Hub team?

Internet connection, a conducive space for studies, an excellent team to work with, and mentors

Any encouraging words for girls who will be reading your story on pursuing coding or technology?

I would like them to keep in mind that THEIR SITUATION IS NOT THEIR DESTINY. Dev career is a fantastic program worth engaging in. Kindly endeavor to get to its root because if I can create a website through my coding skills despite all the difficulties, why can’t they? Nothing good comes easy. Whatever they are doing to get where they want to be concerning dev career courses, they should try as much as they can since hard work pays. We are here to help each other. 

Saumu Nassoro Ali

What are you learning currently through the Dev Career program?

Front-end skills and general software development

What  do you like most about the program?

Mentors are committed to their active role of imparting relevant knowledge in us. Furthermore, we are provided with laptops and free internet that facilitate our learning progress.

How are the skills acquired in the program aligned with your career goals? 

I have always desired to pursue a career in technology. This platform has provided me with skills and resources to pursue my lifetime dream career.

I am so happy and inspired by this program. My gratitude goes to my hardworking mentors.

How will the laptops support you achieve your career in technology?

They will help me put to use the knowledge and skills we are currently learning and even help us work and earn through the earned skills.

 What support are you getting from the Swahilipot Hub team?

Mentorship, peaceful learning environment, and free wifi

Any encouraging words for girls who will be reading your story on pursuing coding or technology?

Do not fear to code. It is effortless to learn, exciting, and can be a perfect income generating career, so feel welcomed girls.