Coding and Life Ministry
youCodia Academy
Academy is a program of Youth Global Network Ltd. It is an inclusive training program for youth to receive vocational skills in computer programming and holistic development through mentoring. It aims to make a positive impact on youth employability. Qualified graduates will be placed in technology firms for full-time or freelance jobs.
Objective
youCodia Academy aims at providing high school graduates have more opportunities to
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Earn a living
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Support their future study
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Develop a career, through further studies and training in software development
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Identify and provide resources to potential entrepreneurs in the tech economy
The Academy also develops students'
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Character
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Relational development & Psychosocial skills in collaborative work
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Discipline, grit, motivation, empathy, and concern for others
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Values: attitudes towards work, life, and community
Program Design
Apprenticeship model
Practice-oriented
Self-learning with coaching support
Earn as you learn
Program Detail
Coding Apprentice Training and Career Placement
Date: 3 months
Class time: Monday to Friday (Full Time)
Language: Cantonese / English
Ages: 16 - 33
Skills to be learned:
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Frontend: HTML, CSS, JS, React, Network, Git, RESTful API
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Backend: Java, SQL, SpringBoot
Refundable deposit: HKD 1,500* (exemption for under-resourced student on a case-by-case)
*Participants with 100% attendance will receive a full refund and a certificate of accomplishment.
Tuition fee: Upon successful placement, the tuition fee will be 20% of the student's first-year salary. Contact Ms Ng at 35948437 for details
Registration deadline: YGN invites applications for admission. Please contact us for more information.
Qualified graduates could be placed in technology firms for full-time or freelance jobs
Basic Web Design
Date:
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Class time: TBD
Language: Cantonese (Class A), English (Class B)
Ages: 18 - 29
Skills to be learned:
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HTML/CSS, WordPress
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WordPress Personal Project
Registration fee: HKD 300
Tuition fee: Financial aid is given to under-resourced applicants to cover the tuition *
Registration deadline: Registration is closed. Please contact us for information on upcoming course.
*Tuition fee for applications who are not under-resourced is HKD 3,000.
Coding 101 Training and Career Placement
Date:
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TBD
Class time: TBD
Language: Cantonese / English
Ages: 18 - 29
Skills to be learned:
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JavaScript
Registration fee: HKD 300
Tuition fee: Financial aid is given to under-resourced applicants to cover the tuition *
Registration deadline: Registration is closed. Please contact us for information on upcoming course.
Qualified graduated could be placed in technology firms for full time or freelance jobs
*Tuition fee for applications who are not under-resourced is HKD 10,000.
Computer Literacy Course
Date:
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TBD
Class time: TBD
Language: English
Ages: 18 - 35
Skills to be learned:
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Drawing with a Computer
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Writing with a Computer and Word Processing
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Shortcut and Efficient Typing
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Using the Internet
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Calculation and Charting with Spreadsheet
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PowerPoint and Presentation Skills
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Using E-mail
Registration fee: HKD 300
Tuition: Financial aid is given to under-resourced applicants to cover the tuition *
Registration deadline: Registration is closed. Please contact us for information on upcoming course.
*Tuition fee for applications who are not under-resourced is HKD 2,000.
Holistic Development
youCodia Academy also focuses on student's holistic development. We will provide a set of psychosocial and vocational development seminars and workshops.
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Language: Cantonese,English
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1 session (2 hours) bi-weekly
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1 Module: 8 sessions
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The following 3 modules will be available in 6 months
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Tuition: HKD 1,000/module
- Time management
- Emotional health
- Collaborative skills
- Confidence and resilience building
- Relational development
- Career choices & preparation
- Goal setting
- Interest discovery
- Strengths development
- Job-hunting skills
- Financial management
Life skill
Vocational planning & development
- Market analysis
- Obtaining and negotiating contract jobs
- Planning and scheduling product delivery
- Developing professional networks
Entrepreneurial
skills
Location for Activities
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Upcoming Activities
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