Bedrock Data Presents: Unlock Your Potential in Tech with Code Nation Chester
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Introduction
This event will be hosted by Code Nation Chester, City Road with pizza and drinks provided.
The event will be running from 6-9pm to allow lots of time for mingling and nerve settling.
19:00
Session #1 - Kickstarting Your Tech Career with Power Platform
Rosie Djurovic
Entering the tech industry without coding experience can be daunting. Power Platform makes it possible. In this talk, we will showcase how beginners can utilize tools like Power Apps and Power BI to build solutions and analyse data. With interactive demos tailored for newcomers, you'll see first-hand how these low-code platforms enable anyone to unlock opportunities in tech. Attendees will leave empowered, equipped with starter projects to jumpstart their portfolios and take the first steps toward an exciting career in technology. No development background required - just bring your creativity and willingness to learn.
20:10
Session #2 - 🚪 Going from Pain to Purpose: Kicking doors and taking names. 🌟
Charmaine Connors
🚪 Going from Pain to Purpose: Kicking doors and taking names. 🌟
Entering the tech industry as a rookie can be a daunting task, but with the right mindset and strategies, it's possible to break through and create an amazing, unconventional career. In this session, Charmaine will share her experiences and the strategies she used to enter tech as a back-end developer at the age of 36. 💪
You'll learn about leadership-without-authority, strategic reputation building, and how to leverage your unique experience, skills, and talents to make yourself irresistible to employers. 🎓 Discover how to communicate your value effectively and position yourself as THE solution to an employer's hiring problem. 🔑