Andela is
developing a corps of high-quality technology talent across the African
continent that will drive the current and future phases of tech-enabled growth
around the world. With the fastest growing population and highest youth
population in the world, we believe Africa is one of the greatest untapped markets
for talent development.
At Andela,
we find the brightest young people in Africa, train them to be world-class
developers, and connect them with employers around the world looking for top
technical talent. Passion, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting
the status quo are just a few of the things that Andela team members have in
common.
Dream of
using technology to change the world?
Join the
Andela movement, to ensure that while the digital revolution may have begun in
Silicon Valley, its future will be written in Lagos, Nairobi, and cities across
Africa.
Andela is
currently accepting applications for Andela Nigeria Fellowship Cycle XVIII
THE ANDELA FELLOWSHIP
The Andela
Fellowship is a four-year paid technical leadership program designed to shape
you into an exceptional software engineer. The program requires that you
dedicate yourself to the broader Andela community and requires that you apply
yourself and challenge yourself to constantly improve personally and
professionally throughout the four years of the Fellowship. Through extensive
training and work experience with top global technology companies, you’ll
master the professional and technical skills needed to become a technology
leader, both on the African continent and around the world.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Stage 1: Application
and Aptitude Assessment
First,
you’ll complete a free application, which lets us learn more about you. Once we
receive your application, we’ll email you (within 2-days of your application)
an online test that measures logical reasoning and personality fit.
Andela does
not have any degree or diploma requirements. However, if you have completed
University or have a Higher National Diploma from a polytechnic, you must
complete your one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) before applying to
Andela, unless you have been formally exempted.
Stage 2: Home Study
Then you’ll
need to complete an introduction to software development self-study course
focused on Python. You can find the downloadable version of this course here.
During the course, you’ll complete a Proctor test that will evaluate your
knowledge of the content you’ve learned. You will also be invited to a Slack
Community called “Open Andela” to help guide and encourage you throughout the
process.
Stage 3: In-Person
Interview
Based on
performance on the Aptitude Assessment and Proctor test, we invite a select
group of applicants to interview with Andela. If selected, you’ll receive an
email 1 week prior to the interview stage, inviting you to a panel of
interviews made up of staff members and fellows at an Andela Campus.
Stage 4: Two-Week Boot
Camp
Successful
applicants participate in a two-week Boot Camp at an Andela Campus led by our
senior developers. The two weeks comprise of one week of home based self
learning and one week of product development. You’ll be expected to learn
independently as well as work on a team to deliver a final project. We’re
looking for work ethic, passion, and teamwork.
Stage 5: Acceptance
The highest
performing participants are accepted into Andela’s four-year Technical
Leadership Program.
Recruitment Schedule for Andela
Nigeria, Cycle XVIII
Home Study Test Submission Deadline: December 2nd, 2016
Please study
and complete the Home Study Curriculum before your test.
Interview Dates: 12th December - 16th December, 2016
Self Learning Clinic: 4th January, 2017
Bootcamp- 12th January - 20th January, 2017
Method of Application
Interested
persons should Click Here to Apply Online
Application Deadline
November
25th, 2016
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