The need to hire tech talent often brings a search for qualified candidates. Last spring, SmartLogic decided to get directly involved in providing the early experience that’s often sought.
Along with regular hiring, the Canton software development agency company takes an interest in the technologists in the community looking to develop their skills, as shown through things like frequent pizza contributions to meetups.
In the midst of a round of hiring in April as it saw an uptick in client work, the team saw an opportunity to create a program that can bring new developers into the community inside the agency, and offer an apprenticeship program. Through the program, the agency provided on-the-job training to entry-level devs over 14 weeks. Team members had previously expressed an interest in mentoring, and the company typically hires developers after having a few years of experience. With the need to find new sources of talent in the tech industry, SmartLogic President Yair Flicker said the agency decided to try something new to help develop skills, as it represented a revenue-neutral way to bring on new workers.
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