Junior Web Developer
Ready to launch your career in tech?
Do you enjoy being creative and thinking outside the box? Are you curious about the tech sector? Join our free, 12-week bootcamp to begin a career in technology as a Junior Web Developer!
Web developers are the people behind game development, building websites and creating new platforms (plus so much more!) As a Junior Web Developer you’ll be writing code to develop new features, fixing bugs, reviewing existing code, designing products, improving user experience, and helping to make technical decisions.
You don’t need any existing experience or qualifications to be part of this training programme. Although, why not brush up your Basic HTML and HTML5 coding skills on Free Code Camp.
What we’re offering…
- Free training You’ll learn all you need to be successful – from programming skills to the employment essentials that will help you achieve your potential.
- Connect with employers At the end of the programme, we’ll connect you to employers with great career prospects, which we’ll help you apply and interview for.
- Career Coaching: We provide a 1-1 career coaching experience for up to 6 months post program, to identify your personal challenges and work with you to overcome them!
- Stand out from the crowd in a highly competitive job market!
As a Junior Web Developer, you will be a pioneer in web design. Your role will enable you to create content, help clients create websites and features, and support your team to resolving coding issues. The workplace for you could mean a global company in a team of 500 or a community-driven firm in a team of 5. Working as a Junior Web Developer in Ireland, estimated average entry level starting salary starts from €25k.
Program Length
12 weeksMonday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Remote learning
All courses are currently being conducted remotelyRequirements
- Aged 18-29
- Not working regularly more than 16 hours per week
- Can demonstrate your interest in a career in technology and you have already started exploring your interest in computing, technology and coding
- Have the legal right to work & live in Ireland
- Able to travel into central Dublin
- Available for 12 weeks, and ready to start a full time job as a Junior Web Developer straight after the course
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A few simple steps
- 15 minutes 1
Fill out some details
Start your application by filling out some quick details about yourself.
Register Interest - 1-2 hours 2
Complete some online tasks
In your own time, complete some tasks related to the programme. Don’t worry, you don’t need to have any existing knowledge or experience to be able to complete them.
- 2 hours 3
Meet us at an online info session
If you pass the online tasks, you'll be able to sign up for an information session. You'll hear from employers and past participants, and learn how to be successful in your application.
- 1-2 hours 4
Final Task
After the information session, you'll complete a final online task - this is a chance for you to explore more about web development, and show your motivation to do the programme.
- 2 hours 5
Interview and ID Checks
We use this time to get to know you better as a person, to learn about your motivation to do the programme, and to understand how we can best support you to complete it successfully.
You'll also need to bring ID and work status documentation with you to this interview. - 6
Programme Starts
We’ll let you know next steps of your application, which will either be to join the programme, or a referral to further opportunities.
“I can say the application process was well-planned out and helped me form a further interest in the tech industry and a trustworthy foundation for starting the course.”
Requirements
- Aged 18-29
- Not working regularly more than 16 hours per week
- Can demonstrate your interest in a career in technology and you have already started exploring your interest in computing, technology and coding
- Have the legal right to work & live in Ireland
- Able to travel into central Dublin
- Available for 12 weeks, and ready to start a full time job as a Junior Web Developer straight after the course
Location
Funded by
Skills Earned
Technical Skills
We'll help you learn the technical skills with lots of hands-on, interactive sessions. By the end, you'll know:
- How to use different programming languages
- How to write programmes to solve problems others can't
- How to thoroughly test new features & developments
- How to use effective problem-solving strategies within the tech sector
Don't worry if some of these technical skills aren't familiar to you — we'll teach you everything on the programme. To explore if you'll enjoy the course content, we recommend trying out some free online coding courses such as Codeacademy or Freecodecamp.
Behavior & Mindsets
In every job, there are key skills that will help you be successful. We'll help you learn how to:
- Tackle any problem
- Work in an agile team
- Organise your time
- Think critically
What your journey will look like
- 1
Complete your application and provide ID documentation
Go through the selection process outlined earlier.
Register Interest - 2
Meet your mentor
If you gain a place, you’ll meet with your mentor before the programme starts to make sure you have all the support you need to achieve your potential. - 3
Start your training
The programme begins! You’ll learn the behaviours, mindsets and technical skills to succeed as a Junior Web Developer.
- 4
Graduate
Graduate and celebrate your achievement with your friends and family. - 5
Connect with employers
We'll connect you to employers for interview, and we'll provide 1-1 interview support to make sure you can shine at interview.
How we prepare you
In a world of job training programs, Generation takes a different approach to help you succeed. Generation instructors and mentors get to know each student and are there with resources, tools, and information if a student encounters a barrier.
Coaching
The instructors and mentors at Generation aren't just teachers, they're coaches who stand by their students through successes and challenges
CV Building
The right CV can open the door to new career opportunities. Generation students learn how to create a CV that showcases their skills and experiences.
Interview Rehearsal
By conducting mock interviews, then providing real-time feedback and coaching, the Generation team ensures that all graduates feel confident and prepared to interview.
Ongoing Support
After graduation, mentors and instructors continue to check in with alums, providing support with the job search and advice for continued success.
Ongoing benefits of Generation
A Trusted Network
Continued contact with the Generation graduate network
Events
Events and workshops to help you keep growing
Give Back
Become a mentor to help others
Support
Troubleshoot your job challenges
