Learn and Get Paid With Andela
I was going through my Facebook feed last week when i first saw this wonderful opportunity that i feel Nigerian youths should take advantage of.
The most wonderful thing about the Andela application process is that higher educational qualification is not mandatory. All you will need is your laptop, internet connection and determination to be accepted into the program. It also has the support of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Google.
THE ANDELA FELLOWSHIP
The Andela Fellowship is a four-year paid technical leadership program designed to shape you into an elite software developer. 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, full-time Boot Camp at an Andela Campus led by our senior developers. 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.To learn more about the Andela Fellowship please visit andela.com/apply
For inquiries, please read the Application FAQs and Home Study FAQs. If you still have unanswered questions, please send an email to nigeria.apply@andela.com.
Recruitment Schedule for Andela Nigeria, Cycle XVI
Application Deadline: September 23rdHome Study Test: The Home Study test is a requirement for making it through our selection process. Please study and complete the Home Study Curriculum before your test.
Interview Dates: 17th October - 28th October
Bootcamp: 14th November - 25th November