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Nomads Innovation graduates have invested a significant amount of time and effort into learning the world of technology. They have undergone tech training, Scrum training, project-based learning experiences, hands-on projects and collaborative projects to enhance their knowledge. Nomads Innovation has also taught them the importance of soft skills. Graduates have devoted time into learning communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Lastly, Nomads Innovation familiarizes the participants with the expectations and proper etiquette of the workplace.
Our Training Methodologies
To quality for entry-level coding positions in Ontario’s tech sector
- Problem-based and led in an AGILE environment to simulate real workplace experience
- Team Oriented using sprints in Jira and using other workplace tools such as Confluence, Slack, GitHub, CodePen, and Sigma
- Portfolio Building to develop and showcase coding projects
- Resources such as general office supplies, laptop loaners, domains
- Financial support in the form of a paid training allowance
Coaching to build self-awareness and confidence to explore employment opportunities in application development
- During the training to provide individualized support
- Post training support to help them find jobs and build better futures by connecting them to employers
To prepare for the job market, apply and interview for job postings
- Careers planning, labour market information, employment search strategies
- Resume Building, Cover letter writing, interview preperation
- Employability skills including teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
- One-on-one coaching for individualized support
To understand the tech sector and build confidence
- Tech professionals mentor participants to provide career support and tech advice
- Tech and other professionals give workshops on industry topics
- Employers participate in mock interviews and offer feedback
There are several ways in which organizations can participate in Nomads Innovation's mission in a mutually rewarding way:
Corporate Benefits:
Professional Input
Share your ideas and opinions to influence the skills of your future hires. As the industry grows and evolves, so should training. Nomads Innovation welcomes advice to better understand what is needed for an entry-level coder position to adjust and improve the training program. We adapt to the needs of the industry and include the practical use of industry tools, communication channels, and programming trends.
Give Back to Community
Working with Nomads Innovation offers you an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to, and connection with community. Nomads Innovation builds community by fostering relationships between our corporate sponsors, Nomads Innovation staff and volunteers, and a diverse body of underserved teens and young adults.
Promote Your Brand
Nomads Innovation offers a platform to provide a detailed overview of your company, including which skills and attributes you value in future employees.
Build Connections
Nomads Innovation provides opportunities to build better relationships between organizations and communities for the benefit of youth.
Don't have Room for a grad?
Support Nomads Innovation:
Peer Programming
Participate in Nomads Innovation training sessions as a peer programmer to help our participants develop their app projects. If you have an hour or two to spare per week, you can drop in to help. Your guidance and leadership will help participants understand concepts quickly and gain real experience.
Participate in Events
Participate in Nomads Innovation activities such as mock interviews, app development demos, etc. Your professional perspective will help our young adults gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to interview or demo the apps that they develop.
Deliver Training / Workshops
Nomads Innovation offers opportunities for your staff to train participants. Through leading workshops and teaching participants, your staff will gain valuable insight on what youth today look for in employment.
Mentor a youth
Nomads Innovation offers volunteer opportunities for your staff to provide one-on-one mentoring for our youth. Mentors help guide our youth along their career path and share valuable knowledge and information about the IT sector. This builds confidence in our youth and helps them stay motivated and focussed on their goals.
Donate Refurbished Laptops
Not sure what to do with the laptops you just replaced? Nomads Innovation participants often do not have the means to purchase a laptop. Although Nomads Innovation loans laptop to participants during training, after the training they still need a laptop to continue building their portfolio and for use in job search.
Sponsor Nomads Innovation
Join the Nomads Innovation team by contributing funds. Your sponsorship will change the lives of young adults in need.