#ChangeWithCode and win a coding scholarship

It’s common knowledge that the skills gap in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector is a global concern, most notably in South Africa. IT is a sector in the job market that continues to be one of the highest in demand.

“Few industries offer job security like a career in coding,” says Riaz Moola, founder and CEO of HyperionDev. “This is a result of the global tech skills gap, and the ever-growing demand for industry expert coders.”

HyperionDev, based in South Africa, is a coding school that offers three to six-month coding bootcamps in three different qualifications, that can be done full or part-time either at their Cape Town or Johannesburg campuses or online. “A critical element of the course is a one-on-one mentor approach. The mentor builds a personal relationship with the student, tailoring course content to their specific interests, making it easier to master their chosen tech interests,” explains Moola.

Moola says that this tailored approach is what inspired the competition, “We start any bootcamp by asking why that student has chosen coding as a course offering. In most cases students respond that they’ve had an idea that they’re now wanting to build or launch – and coding is the vehicle to enable that.”

What do you need to do to win?

Step One: Post your idea for a ground-breaking website, game or application on any of your social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Step Two: Explain your idea, whether it be a drawing, a video or an outline of your idea in writing. Most importantly, you need to communicate your idea as clearly as possible.

Step Three: Tag us in on your post with @HyperionDev and remember to include the hashtag #ChangeWithCode.