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How learning to code led to an international career

Jasper joined CodeSpace fresh out of high school and has achieved an international career younger than most. CodeSpace was the right balance between learning independently through Udacity, FreeCodeCamp, and Udemy, and enrolling at university. While living in Cape...

From hustling job to job to financial security.

Bukho worked in promotions and sales, which left her feeling drained and job-hopping to keep up with the cost of living. After rediscovering her passion for tech, she studied Software Development at CodeSpace, leading to an internship in QA testing that pivoted her...

From bored delivery driver to thriving developer.

Having hit a career ceiling at his delivery driver job, Marlon decided to learn to code to access the high-growth job opportunities available in tech. Since graduating from CodeSpace, his career success has allowed him to move out of home, get married, and buy a...

DevConf 2024 Recap | Insights and Inspiration

One of our code coaches, Che, recently had the opportunity to attend DevConf JHB. Here's how he experienced the day and his thoughts on why aspiring young devs should jump at the chance to attend tech events like these. A Day Packed with Insights, Inspiration, and...

Your Guide To Financing Your Career Switch

When you’ve invested time and money into your current career, the cost of learning a new skill and making a career change can feel overwhelming and expensive. But that doesn’t need to stop you from pursuing your dream of launching your tech career. As finance author...

How To Convince Your Parents To Let You Study At A Coding Bootcamp

So, you want to attend a coding bootcamp instead of pursuing a more traditional option, like a university degree. Broaching the subject with your parents can be tricky. That's why we created this helpful guide to persuading your parents to support your decision. The...

DevConf 2023 Recap | Mental Health In The Tech Industry

From learning about exciting developments in the tech industry to listening to industry experts sharing their experiences to networking with other developers and tech professionals, attending a conference is a brilliant way to expand your knowledge and boost your tech...

How To Get Ahead In Tech

We recently hosted a Code Conversations event on the topic of “How to get ahead in tech.” We were privileged to have Stefan Bauer, the CTO of WhereIsMyTransport who has interviewed literally thousands of developers, moderate a panel discussion with Tamlin-Leigh...

CNN Feature: How Do You Better Prepare The Youth For Work?

How CodeSpace is combatting with South Africa's youth unemployment problem With increasing youth unemployment in South Africa and the rising demand for digital skills, CodeSpace is on a mission to train the next generation with the coding skills to land a job and...

How You Can Become A Freelance Developer

Do you long for the freedom and flexibility you could get from being a freelance developer? Are you looking for more creative control, exciting challenges, and variety when it comes to the sort of work you do? Becoming a freelance developer is the dream for many...

22 SA-Founded Tech Companies To Inspire You In 2022

To celebrate the beginning of 2022, we are highlighting 22 inspiring SA-founded tech companies that are creating an impact in South Africa and globally, proving that coding can change the world. Tech has the ability to transform and uplift South Africa. These...

Your Guide To Working Remotely In The Tech Industry

Are you looking for the opportunity to work a remote or flexible job? A tech career could be just what you’re looking for. The rapid move to remote work Since the pandemic became a reality in 2020, remote working has become a part of our everyday existence. With...

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