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codeX is a new program focused on breeding highly skilled software developers to fuel Africa's technology ecosystem. We aim to be the fastest, cheapest, most powerful way to groom and recruit new talent. Developers are in very high demand and very short supply, and yet we have so many young talented brains out there who just don't get the training they need to get these creative, demanding, and high-paying jobs. Growing African tech companies shouldn't need to outsource their development work to other continents. codeX finds the best talent and helps them develop technical, operational, and business skills they need to keep those jobs here. We teach software and hardware development by having coders work with real companies on real projects right from the beginning. We are highly focused on agile development philosophy, so the students learn not just technical skills and computer languages but how to think about building the best product for the market in the most efficient, most collaborative way. Companies sponsor a majority of the cost per developer seat, but coders are also required to pay a small percentage (it will depend based on need). We are looking for great partners to sponsor seats, equipment, and events, as well as commission software projects and mentor our coders. Partner with us and get first crack at the hottest new dev talent on the continent!
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THE FASTEST, CHEAPEST, MOST POWERFUL WAY !TO GROOM TECH TALENT
projectcodeX.co
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MISSION
Find the best raw talent and train them to be agile developers.
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AFRICAN TECH IS EXPLODING
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DEVELOPERS ARE IN HIGH DEMAND
(2012 JCSE ICT Skills Survey)
On the job experience and mentoring is the best training.!
-Johannesburg Center for Software Engineering !2012 ICT Practitioner Survey
codeX PILOT
•Coders learn by doing real projects with real companies*!
•13 week pilot, 18 students; program scales organically!
•Agile philosophy, test-driven development is foundation for all work!
•Recruit from youth leadership organizations and STEM schools.
5*see below for sample projects
PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS
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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!Observe coders’
development before recruiting
DEVELOPMENT
SAVE RECRUITER FEES!codeX is your filter!First crack at new
talent
VISIBILITY!at codeX, on website, social media, press,
events
LINK YOUR NAME!With bringing new
diverse talent into the tech ecosystem!
KEEP THE PRODUCT!If you like the
result, pay highly discounted rate
COMMISSION PROJECTS!Coders build product you need, compatible with our curriculum
TRAIN YOUR TALENT!Send your rising
stars to us for agile and coding skills.
DEVELOP LEADERS!Dedicate staff as
product owners, help train young coders
TRAINING
BRAND EXPOSURERECRUITMENT
PROGRAM PARTNERS
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PARTNER!
R30k ($3000)!
One developer seat!
3 month term!
2 term commitment!
Brand representation at codeX, website etc.!
Invites to codeX events
!COLLABORATOR
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R75k ($7500)!
Team of 3 !
3 month term!
2 term commitment!
Brand representation at codeX, website etc.!
Invites to codeX events!
Priority on coder projects
FAMILIA
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R150k ($15,000)!
2 teams of 3 !
3 month term!
2 term commitment!
Headline brand representation at codeX,
website etc.!
Invites to codeX events!
Priority on coder projects!
Train your product owner!
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EVENT PARTNERS
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Headline twice per term, with speakers and activities related to your company or interests. Open to public.!
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DIGITAL JOBS SERIESR25K ($2500)
Present a challenge relevant to your business. The ideas that come out of it are yours to act on, or sponsor a team of coders to build.
MAKER MONDAYSR50K ($5000)
Coders present projects to the entire community and media. Choose one coder to receive an award and funding for the next term.!
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DEMO DAYR200K ($20K)
EVENT PARTNERS
STRUCTURE
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STUDENTS PAY !MONTHLY FEES!R1000 per month
SPONSOR-A-DEVELOPER!R30,000 ($3000) !
each 3 MONTH TERM
STUDENTS BUILD PROJECTS !CURATED TO DEVELOP !SPECIFIC SKILLSETS,!ALWAYS WITH CLIENT NEEDS AND BUSINESS OBJECTIVES IN MIND
IF CLIENTS WANT THE PRODUCT, !THEY PAY HIGHLY DISCOUNTED
DEVELOPER HOURLY RATE
LATER, STUDENTS PITCH THEIR OWN
PROJECTS TO CLIENTS, WHO
“INVEST” THROUGH PAYING FEES
STUDENTS’ BUILD OWN WEBSITE!TO SHOWCASE THEIR WORK,
HOSTED BY codeX
CURRICULUM
10*partial representation
OUTCOMES
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Work for codeX!as we expand
Become an!entrepreneur
International!opportunities, internships
Community !organizations: !
eg Rlabs, iKamva
Work as a !developer!(local startups,!tech companies)
Schools:!eg LEAP Science and Math,!
Manenberg Leadership College
Recruiting at !hacker events, !
libraries
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MEASUREMENT
‣All projects tagged to skills!
‣points earned for each project!
‣verified by codeX!
‣linked to portfolio and Git Hub profile
SKILLS TREEOngoing 360 performance
evaluations!
Permanent & temporary job placements
Companies pay for what the students build
MENTORS, PARTNERS, CLIENTS
Industry Partners
Agile Learning & Open Source!Resources
Community
Mentors!Students
Teachers!Employers!Clients
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SAMPLE PROJECTS
Fire and Emergency Reporting Tool
Client: large municipality !Problem: shack fires and veldt fires are difficult to report and manage for both the general public and first responders. !codeX solution: Mobile app allowing public to communicate these events quickly and effectively to emergency services. !!Product requirements:!1. Real time reporting!2. Android and Mxit!3. Mechanism to minimise false alarms
and prank reporting!4. Audit trail that leads back to the
reporter to eliminate anonymity!5. Location and images overlaid onto
street map, to be sent to first responders!
6. Must be able to handle heavy simultaneous reporting
Learning Outcomes!(and points earned)
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SAMPLE PROJECTS
Arduino Fun
Client: Local school!Problem: Show kids how to use Arduinos!codeX Solution: build and film some Arduino projects as examples and inspiration for a high school program they are starting. !!Product Requirements:!• Build something cool in 3 days !• Document your story with phone camera!• Edit it using open source video editing
software!• Publish it to the web!• Examples: Get your arduino to switch on a
device depending on an SMS that was received. Tweet your device into moving a robot. Follow a stripe on the floor. Build a disco light.
Learning Outcomes!(and points earned)
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SAMPLE PROJECTS
Remote Access Controller
Client: Local community!Problem: Want to be able to open security gates with cell phones!codeX solution: Raspberry Pi and 3g Dongle, using all open source software (Linux)!!Product Requirements:!!• Open the gate using a missed call!• System checks caller ID and only allows
phones on the access list to open gate.!• Access lists must be simple, clean, and
maintainable using a web based interface by an administrator, user name and a password to gain administrator access!
• Audit trail of when and by whom gate is accessed, uploaded hourly to an external source for safe keeping!
• Access restrictable to specific phones via caller ID as well as by times.!
• Residents can send an SMS to the system with registration requests, contractor or staff access etc.!
• Multiple phone numbers which can be called to open different gates.!
• System must work if power fails
Learning Outcomes!(and points earned)