Opportunity Description
Are you an Afghan woman or refugee looking to change your life and open doors to new opportunities by learning how to code? If yes, apply to SheCodes Foundation ‘s program, which offers a great opportunity to help and empower 5000 young Afghan women to learn how to code.
Why does the SheCodes Foundation offer this program?
In Afghanistan, where girls’ education stops at grade 6 and accessing higher education poses significant challenges, the need for alternative learning pathways is urgent. With only 7% of Afghan women having a financial account, investing in further education is a dream far out of reach for many. Additionally, over 2 million Afghan refugees have had to abandon their homes and face the daunting task of rebuilding their lives and careers in unfamiliar territories. SheCodes Foundation bridges this gap by offering 5,000 Afghan women and refugees the chance to learn coding skills—free.
What does the program offer?
–Comprehensive Coding Workshops: Designed for beginners, SheCodes Foundation’s workshops will equip you with essential coding skills and prepare you for new career opportunities in the tech industry.
– No-Cost Education: Shecodes Foundation believes financial hardship should not be a barrier to education, so this program is completely free.
– A Supportive Community: Join a network of ambitious women on the same journey as you. Gain access to resources, support, and motivation to help you succeed.
Duration: up to 6 months
What you will learn?
It’s a 6 month coding training that’ll take you from a beginner to a professional.
You will learn everything that SheCodes has to offer, from HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to React, Responsive development, and development tools. You will also get to build your own online portfolio to showcase to potential employers!
Why Learn Coding?
Unlock New Job Opportunities: Coding skills open the door to numerous career paths in the tech world, making you stand out in today’s tech-savvy job market.
Expand Your Skills: Learning to code adds a valuable dimension to your skill set, whether for personal growth or professional advancement.
Boost Your Problem-Solving Abilities: Coding challenges your mind and enhances your analytical thinking, which is essential for solving complex problems at work and in everyday life.
Eligibility?
- Be an Afghan woman residing in Afghanistan or a female Afghan refugee.
- Have access to a computer and internet
- Have faced financial difficulties
- Motivated to learn how to code
- Complete the application process
Applying is simple. If you are an Afghan woman or refugee residing in Afghanistan, you are eligible to apply:
1. Visit the SheCodes Foundation application page.
2. Complete the application form with your details.
3. Submit your application and wait for SheCode Foundation team to review it.