Embarking on a web development journey as a woman in the tech industry can be both thrilling and challenging. However, my experience took a transformative turn when I discovered HerTechTrail Academy—an empowering platform dedicated to equipping women with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the digital landscape. In this blog post, I want to share my personal odyssey with HerTechTrail Academy and shed light on the vast opportunities available in the dynamic and ever-evolving tech industry. “Cracking the Code: How HerTechTrail Academy Opened the Doors to Tech Wizardry” 1. Breaking Gender Barriers in Tech: HerTechTrail Academy recognizes and actively addresses the gender disparity in the tech industry. With a mission to empower women in technology, the academy creates a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages aspiring female developers to chase their dreams fearlessly. By joining this academy, I found a community of like-minded women who shared similar goals and aspirations, fostering an empowering atmosphere for learning and growth.  2. A Comprehensive Curriculum Tailored for Success: HerTechTrail Academy thrives on a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving tech industry. From foundational concepts like HTML and CSS to advanced frameworks like JavaScript and React, the academy left no stone unturned. Their structured learning path ensures a progressive and systematic approach to learning web development, enabling me to gain proficiency in both front-end and a little bit of back-end technologies. 3. Mentoring by Tech Industry Professionals: One of the standout features of HerTechTrail Academy is the access to experienced coaches who guide us students every step of the way. These industry professionals bring real-world expertise and insights to the virtual classroom, providing invaluable guidance and support. Through personalized feedback, one-on-one sessions, and mentor-led projects, I received the necessary guidance to refine my skills and enhance my understanding of the tech industry. I must say, their industry expertise and passion for teaching fueled my enthusiasm.  4. Hands-on Projects and Real-world Applications: HerTechTrail Academy emphasizes practical application to reinforce theoretical knowledge. The academy’s project-based approach empowers me to work on real-world scenarios, developing websites and web applications from scratch. The task based hands-on projects not only boosts my technical skills but also builds my confidence to take on complex coding challenges. The academy fosters a supportive environment where I could experiment, make mistakes, and learn from them. Additionally, the academy encourages collaboration and teamwork, fostering a culture of learning from and supporting fellow students. 5. Industry-Relevant Tools and Technologies: Web development is a constantly evolving field, and staying up-to-date with the latest tools and technologies is crucial. The academy recognizes this and is ensuring that I have access to cutting-edge resources. From code editors and version control systems to frameworks and libraries, the academy provides hands-on training in using industry-relevant tools. This exposure enhances my adaptability and has equipped me to tackle real-world development challenges. 6. Career Support and Networking Opportunities: The academy’s commitment to my success extends beyond the classroom. They offer valuable career support services, including but not limited to job placement for the best graduated TechTrailer (as we are often addressed). Enrolling in the web development track in HerTechTrail Academy has been a game-changer in my web development journey, empowering me to challenge gender stereotypes and excel in the tech industry. With a comprehensive curriculum, mentorship from industry professionals, hands-on projects, and networking opportunities, HerTechTrail Academy is equipping me with the skills and confidence to embark on a successful career in web development. The academy’s impact on my journey cannot be overstated, and I am immensely grateful for the transformative experience that has shaped my future. Joining this empowering community has unlocked countless doors to tech wizardry, and I am excited to embark on this transformative journey alongside fellow women in tech. In a world where women are underrepresented in the tech industry, HerTechTrail Academy stands as a beacon of empowerment, providing a nurturing and supportive environment where women can thrive. Through their dedication to breaking gender barriers, comprehensive curriculum, mentorship, practical projects, and industry-relevant training, HerTechTrail Academy is revolutionizing the way women enter and succeed in the digital frontier. So, whether you’re just starting your journey in web development or looking to level up your skills, I encourage you to explore the opportunities that HerTechTrail Academy offers. Together, let’s conquer the digital frontier and reshape the tech industry for the better. If you’re ready to take the leap and join a community of aspiring female Icons, visit HerTechTrail Academy’s website today to learn more about the programs and how you can become a part of this empowering movement. Break free from limitations, unleash your potential, and embark on a transformative journey with HerTechTrail Academy. The future of tech awaits you! Remember, the digital frontier needs more trailblazers like you. Embrace the power of technology, stand tall as a woman in the tech industry, and let HerTechTrail Academy be your guiding light on this exciting path. Together, we can pave the way for a more inclusive and diverse tech landscape. Mildred Erubore Web Development student (Cohort 6) HerTechTrail Academy
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Sell those shots : A guide to personal branding
Jun
What is Personal Branding? To begin with, what comes to mind when you think of brands or branding? Is it the influencers you see online, or the products and services you purchase? Recently, I had a conversation with my roommate about her view when it comes to branding, and that’s when I realized that some people have no idea about branding. Are you also clueless about branding? No worries, here’s what you need to know: One thing you need to be aware of is the fact that you are a brand and the impression you leave in the minds of people is branding. You purchase products and patronize brands for a reason, right? Building credibility and trust takes time, and that’s why you don’t just show up in the faces of people and expect patronage from them overnight. Ideally, it requires consistency, authenticity and emotional connections. Those brands and businesses (Apple, Nike, Coca-Cola) that we patronize already have an impression on us, and we trust their ability to deliver. Even when you have nothing to sell to the people you engage with online, building an online presence matters a lot in this age and time. You’ll never know when it’ll come in handy in order for you to sell those shots. Here are few key steps that’ll help you build and nurture your personal brand: 1. Define your personal brand. Firstly, live out who you are and what you stand for as well as your unique value proposition (what sets you apart from others). If you’re not certain, reflect on your strength, goals, passion and skills. 2. Choose social media platforms suitable for you. You don’t need to be obviously everywhere when building a personal brand. For this purpose, search to know the social media platform(s) that best resonates with you. If you’re more of a professional person, you could consider LinkedIn and if you love to write as well as share your opinions, you could consider Twitter or Facebook. At the end, it all narrows down to what you enjoy doing. 3. Optimize your profiles Ensure any information about you is up to date. Be sure to fill in your necessary details that consist of who you are, what you do and who you’re targeting. 4. Be consistent and authentic. Show up as you are and be consistent. Don’t pretend to be who you’re not. Show up as your authentic self. You don’t want to have different clashing personality types. 5. Collaborate and network. Connect with like minded individuals, participate actively in relevant community events and collaboration to build your personal brand. If you’re looking for the right community to join as a black woman in tech, you’re welcome to join us here. Everyone has a story; how you choose to tell yours matters. Start your story today! Bathsheba Zakariah Digital Marketing student (Cohort 6) HerTechTrail Academy
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HerTechTrail: Advancing Women Economically through Technology
Mar
According to a report from the National Center for Women & Information Technology, women made up only 26% of the computing workforce in 2020. This represents a decline from previous years, indicating that the gender gap in technology is actually widening rather than closing. It is clear that the gender gap in technology remains a significant issue, and there is much work to be done to address it. Everything is being done to encourage diversity and inclusion in the tech sector, but the pace of change has been slow anti7yt what do you mean by the last word? At HerTechTrail, we are bridging that gap by equipping African women to get started in and build sustainable tech careers with relevant and in-demand tech and digital skills. We do this by providing an enabling community where women techies can thrive and by providing access to tuition free learning opportunities in a variety of skills including data analytics, product management, digital marketing, product design, and UI/UX design in the HerTechTrail Academy. As a testament to the progress we are making, meet Oluwabukola Anjorin, a product manager. “My learning experience at HerTechTrail was valuable. It was practical and comprehensive. Classes were interactive and tutors were accessible. I was very confident in the knowledge imparted to me and my abilities, so I started applying for PM roles almost immediately after I concluded the PM Pro course. Fortunately for me, I got an internship role with a start-up company a month after our graduation. When I started working on tasks given to us every week, I confirmed that I had gotten the best training from HerTechTrail. I was able to carry out the tasks because we had practicals in class and assignments as well. As a result, I needed little or no supervision and my mentors were very pleased with my work at every time” Oluwabukola Tweet The pattern of Oluwabukola’s story is consistent with the thousands of women and girls we have supported through their journey building sustainable tech careers across 5 cohorts in the academy with the 6th cohort being onboarded. Our work is aligned with Goal 5 of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals which is to Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls and as such we’re excited that this year’s theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023 (IWD2023), is “DigitALL: International Women’s Day has passed, Wonu. Tweak this paragraph. Innovation and technology for gender equality.” This theme is aligned with the priority theme for the upcoming 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-67), “Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.” We are therefore more driven and continue to intensify our efforts in providing support and inspiring African women to be outstanding and blaze trails in all aspects of Tech careers and business. In the 6th cohort of the HerTechTrail Academy now in session, we are set to train 5,000 African women who will have access to our community and the following perks: 100% Remote Learning Media Hackathon & Prizes Community Learning Opportunity to WIN a laptop 3-month intensive learning Access to remote job opportunities Certificate LinkedIn Profile Optimisation We acknowledge that having more women involved in the technology industry results in more creative solutions and increases the likelihood of advancements that promote gender equality and meet the needs of women. In fact, a lack of women inclusion, comes with massive costs: according to UN Women’s Gender Snapshot 2022 report, women’s exclusion from the digital world has shaved $1 trillion from the gross domestic product of low- and middle-income countries in the last decade—a loss that will grow to $1.5 trillion by 2025 without action. Collaborate with us to empower more women economically by providing tuition-free access to learning much needed technical skills. Get started here.