Training the next generation of tech workers with Tech Apprenticeships | Mike Roberts Ep #30

Ep #30 In this episode of the cuSTEM journeys podcast, Mike Roberts discusses how he is using apprenticeships programs to train the next generation of tech workers. A tech apprenticeship program allows students to become full-time employees (with benefits) of a tech company, and get paid will learning how to code. In this interview, we discuss Mike's journey to building Creating Coding Careers, and what it will take to implement the apprenticeship model across the U.S. Be sure to subscribe to our channel. Creating coding careers: https://cccareers.org/ 0:00 Intro 2:18 Mike's Interest in Tech at Young Age 5:14 Paying for college 11:02 The origins of Creating Coding Careers 16:27 Coding Bootcamps vs Tech Apprenticeships 21:50 Building Tech Apprenticeships Nationwide 29:16 Day in the Life of Tech Apprentice 34:24 Day in the Life of a Tech Startup CEO 37:33 You Don't Need Previous Coding Experience! 39:44 Fact or Cap: Javascript is the best programing lang. 42:32 Salary of Apprentice Grads 47:43 The power of LinkedIn: growing your following 54:26 A word of advice 56:53 Diversifying Tech 1:01:36 Finding CCC