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Why Powercoders?
Switzerland will soon be short of almost 40,000 ICT specialists. At the same time, there is an increasing number of well-qualified, highly motivated people from refugee and migrant backgrounds who are struggling to gain a foothold in the labor market.
There’s one solution for two problems:
Empowering refugees & migrants for an IT career.
Powercoders is an ICT job integration program for people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
I always try to see the glass half full, even the challenges and bad experiences built something positive in me.
Nasrin Jafari, Apprentice Application Developer at UBS
From Afghanistan to Switzerland, Nasrin Jafari's journey is a story of resilience and determination. Her unwavering passion for IT drove her to join Powercoders. Through Powercoders, Nasrin found the structure and support she needed to build a solid foundation for her career, which led her to UBS.
Beginning a new job in a new country and in a completely different industry was a big challenge for me. My colleagues were very supportive and helped me to understand and learn the team's tasks.
Seyhmus Direk, Data Analyst at UBS
In today’s digital age, the path to a fulfilling career can take many unexpected turns. For Seyhmus Direk, a former Naval Officer turned Data Analyst at UBS, this journey has been nothing short of transformative. His story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the power of continuous learning.
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