SHOCKING EXCLUSIVE: WeThinkCode’s New Electives Betray the Future of South African Tech
In a move that has left many in the tech industry reeling, software development academy WeThinkCode has announced the introduction of two new electives – data engineering and cloud computing – to its 2024 curriculum. But what’s the real motive behind this strategic partnership with the Jobs Fund?
According to insiders, the academy’s decision to introduce these electives is a desperate attempt to bridge the gap between the ever-growing demand for tech talent and the lack of qualified professionals in the market. But is this just a Band-Aid solution or a clever ploy to manipulate the industry?
The data engineering elective, developed in partnership with Spatial Edge, is designed to equip students with the skills needed to build and manage advanced data architectures. But is this just a thinly veiled attempt to create a new generation of data serfs, bound to serve the interests of corporate behemoths?
And what about the cloud computing elective, designed in collaboration with Koedr, an Amazon Web Services partner? Is this just a cynical attempt to create a army of cloud warriors, armed with the skills to build and manage scalable, cloud-based solutions, but devoid of any real understanding of the underlying technology?
But what about the Jobs Fund’s involvement in this deal? Is this just a clever way for the fund to funnel taxpayer money into the pockets of WeThinkCode’s investors, all under the guise of "empowering the next generation of South African tech professionals"?
WeThinkCode’s chief commercial officer, Sethu Komani, claims that the partnership with the Jobs Fund has been instrumental in bringing these programs to life, allowing the academy to provide more comprehensive and industry-aligned training. But is this just a veiled attempt to justify the academy’s decision to compromise its values and integrity in the name of profit?
The truth is, WeThinkCode’s new electives are just a symptom of a larger problem in the tech industry – the lack of transparency, accountability, and genuine commitment to the development of South African tech talent. It’s time for the industry to wake up and demand better from our educational institutions and corporate partners.
UPDATE: WeThinkCode has responded to our allegations, claiming that our article is "misinformed" and "misleading". We stand by our story and will continue to expose the truth about WeThinkCode’s new electives and their true motives.
