What is the Role of Social Media in the Tech Space and Job Market Today?
73% of job seekers aged 18-34 found their last job through social media and 70% of managers have had success hiring through social media (Flynn 2023). _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, and it is difficult to imagine a world without them. In recent years, social media has […]
Tools and Tips for Finding Your Desired Career Path and Starting Personal Projects
Are you feeling lost about your desired career path and wondering how to start your personal projects? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many young people struggle with figuring out their career goals and taking the necessary steps to achieve them. However, with the right tools and mindset, you can learn about your desired career […]
Unlock Lucrative Opportunities: Become a Tech Talent in High Demand!
My African parents will never understand why, as a remote worker, I have to be on my laptop, phone, monitor and in certain work meetings for most of the day. “Every time, you are in front of laptop”, says my mum every single day, despite how many times I have attempted to explain the nature […]
3 Tech Skills That Can Up Your Game in The Job Market
We thought it would be cool to share interesting facts about each program that the Next Gen Academy offers. Our goal is to make you one of the hottest cakes in town, with regards to tech skills that you will be acquiring. This is an amazing opportunity for you to kickstart your tech career […]
The Value of Certificates from Online Learning Platforms and Software Engineering Schools in the Job Market
“Will a certificate from Udemy and a software engineering school be enough reference to secure a good job?” _________________________________________________________________________________________ So, you’re thinking about jumping into the tech industry and wondering if those online certificates and software engineering school diplomas will be enough to land you the dream job. Well, buckle up because we’re about to […]
Rising Star: Meet Hikmat Dikko, a Young Nigerian Tech Enthusiast, Charting her Path in the Industry
Introduction Meet Hikmat Dikko, a young Nigerian tech enthusiast who took initiative to upskill herself professionally. Determined to make a career in tech, she registered for the NextGen Academy’s Back End Development track. Through this program, she gained valuable skills in JavaScript, Node.js, Express Framework, and database administration. Her hard work and dedication paid […]
5 Important Essentials for Every Tech Newbie’s Success in the Tech Industry
The world is evolving and becoming more digital. It took about 40 years to get to this point, but we’re here! Many of the daily activities that we do revolve around technology – from internet browsing, to buying electricity units, to monetary transactions and even ordering food for consumption. Technology has made our lives easier. […]
Switching Careers to IT: A How-To Guide on Transitioning to a Tech Career Path
There is an African proverb that says; “The sky is vast enough for all birds to fly without collisions”. This directly translates to; there is enough space and opportunity for every person to succeed, without hindering the success of another. And this is very accurate. One misconstrued fact about getting into a more technical […]
NYSC in Nigeria and Getting Skills for Employment after Service
I can guarantee you that every Nigerian who has served Nigeria through the NYSC program, understands and has faced the struggles and hardships of serving. NYSC stands for National Youth Service Corps. It is a 1 year program that was designed by Yakubu Gowon and Adebayo Adedeji, to foster national unity amongst Nigerian youths. This […]
Facts and Myths About Starting a Career in Tech
People often ask, “what exactly is it that you do in this tech?” to people in tech career paths. There is some vagueness that follows the term “tech”, what it entails, the prerequisites for landing tech roles and other interesting facts about it. Gatekeeping is also a factor that prevents people from knowing more […]