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Computer Science Education Models I Love

India is rapidly de-industrializing. The next wave of jobs will have to come from the IT and Tech Industry. I believe India can build a middle class, and a robust economy, with the backbone of software. Software education in India is changing, and I believe good educational models can help expedite this movement. Some I particularly like

ISA BootCamps

Coding Bootcamps like Lambda School / Pesto Tech help participants become employable and get good jobs with no upfront costs. They sign an Income Share Agreement which says that if you’re placed after the bootcamp, they get a share of your income for a limited time. This model has a lower monetary barrier of entry as compared to proper uni degrees.

Corporate Sponsored Education

Shopify has partnered with a university to provide free education and paid work experience to students. You heard it right. You get your undergrad degree in CS, with just one year of uni education, and 3 years of real life work. Check devdegree.ca

This is a model I think more enterprises should pursue. Universities should focus on educating those who want to move into academia. Enterprises should focus on educating those who want to work in applied fields.

Ecole42

A very unique non profit model that sponsors your stay and food for the period. The learning is in a low / semi - structured environment. You have to be an autodidact to learn, through the internet, your own projects, and collaborate with a few mentors / peers.

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