WeThinkCode_, a leading software development academy, proudly celebrates the graduation of its 2024 Cohort, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s history. This year’s graduating class is the largest yet, with 360 students eligible to graduate, including a well-balanced demographic of 181 females and 179 males.
Remarkably, 199 of these students have already secured internships, with the majority extending beyond six months, underscoring the growing demand for WeThinkCode_ graduates in the tech industry.
Since its inception in 2016, WeThinkCode_ has consistently achieved impressive outcomes with its students. The inaugural 2016 cohort saw 106 students enrolled, with 93 graduating by 2018, achieving an 84% graduation rate and a 100% job placement rate. The 2017 cohort maintained this success, with 119 out of 144 students graduating by 2019, resulting in an 83% graduation rate and 93% job placement. This year, the academy celebrates its largest cohort to date, with 360 graduates.
The distribution of graduates this year includes 214 from Johannesburg, 74 from Durban, and 72 from Cape Town. To date, a total of 1,468 students have completed the programme, with 86% placed into employment since. Leading hiring partners of the 2024 graduates include BBD, MTN, Naagaro, Vodacom, and ABSA.
“We are exceptionally proud of this cohort, as they represent the largest graduating class in WeThinkCode_’s history, showcasing the programme’s growing impact and success in developing skilled software development talent,” said Kelebogile Motlhamme, Operations Director at WeThinkCode_.
Partnerships continue to be critical to the success of our impact. WeThinkCode_ remains committed to nurturing the next wave of tech innovators and servicing industry with work-ready software developers. As the world accelerates into the digital era, the influence of organisations like WeThinkCode_ is profoundly felt, driving advancements and equipping a diverse and talented local workforce to drive digital transformation in South Africa’s economy.
To find out more about how you can hire Africa’s top tech talent, contact WeThinkCode_ at placements@wethinkcode.co.za.
