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SAMSUNG AND TSHIMOLOGONG PRECINCT ANNOUNCE THE GRADUATION OF THE FIRST COHORT OF THE APP FACTORY INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME Collaborative partnerships remain key to addressing the increasing need for quality software development skills in the country. Fortunately, Samsung South Africa, through its partnership with Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct created the App Factory, an internship programme aimed at assisting interns to work on real-world projects under the guidance of a senior developer over the course of nine months. This intern-centred approach enables them to grow their competence and hone their skills. These skills are required by industry even when entering the job market as software developers. The practical learning serves as a foundation to allow the graduates to grow and be part of
“ This programme had a positive impact on my life. If I had not been part of this internship, I would not have learnt the problem-solving skills that I now have, and am looking forward to being employed so that I may use my newly acquired skills.” – Frans Mahlangu, App Factory internship graduate.
shaping the 4th Industrial Revolution. This partnership is aligned with Samsung’s R280-million Equity
It can only be successful when partners like Samsung join
Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP), which includes the
forces for the common good”, says Lesley Donna Williams,
mission to build software development skills for unemployed
CEO of Tshimologong.
youth.Tshimologong Precinct’s tech incubation not only grows the tech start-ups of tomorrow, but also provides quality
Samsung is committed to developing the community,
software development skills for young people in South African.
identifying and prioritising young people with interventions that focus on their distinctive needs and ambitions in
The graduates of the App Factory Internship Programme
software development. This is reflected in initiatives such as
are eager to find decent jobs within the industry. With the
the App Factory.
right skills and the right opportunities, such skilled interns can be part of driving local and global growth while
Given the current state of the world, the persistent
achieving personal successes. Samsung and Tshimologong
challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Samsung’s
celebrated the graduates of the internship programme
and Tshimologong’s second cohort is both timely and
through an event, held on Thursday, 26 November
needed. Tshimologong Precinct is now looking ahead to
2020 at the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in
next year and is seeking graduates who can demonstrate
Braamfontein, Johannesburg. The event was attended by
their ability to code in C#, Java and C++ and are familiar
representatives from Samsung, the Department of Trade,
with object-oriented principles. Successful candidates will
Industry and Competition, Tshimologong project managers
be paid a stipend for the duration of the internship.
as well as Wits University representatives.
Contact Us:
“Tshimologong is committed to growing tech skills in
0860 726 7864
South Africa through these development programmes.
www.samsung.com/za/
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