Naked Element was proud to support the event, as always, and our developers really got a lot out of it too! "The MyTech Inspired Youth event brought together some of the great local tech companies and organisations including EposNow, Breakwater IT and Tech East” said our developer Henri Keeble, “It was was great talking to the students about what it is we do at Naked Element - the technically minded students showed a lot of interest. We were able to give some insight into what a career in software may look like, but also speak about the different routes we'd taken to get to where we are now, with my colleague Jack and myself having very different experiences. We were able to offer some advice we wish we'd known! It was also good to see those who were uncertain of their future career goals taking an interest in the various companies that were present.”
The day started with employability workshops and employer speed networking sessions, designed to help students get an idea of the variety of opportunities available to them.
For those who felt a little anxious at the idea of networking, there was a new ‘no pressure’ session for a more relaxed way to talk to employers. Our apprentice software developer Jack Rogers found it interesting to hear more about what students were considering after high school. “I enjoyed listening to students that were passionate about their future after finishing their GCSE's. Some of the students were also not certain what they were going to do, so it was very helpful to explain the decisions I made. It was interesting to see the diversity of career paths of the young people attending and the choices that each of them are making, as well as seeing how technology has advanced as more and more students are showing an interest towards it.”
The second half of the event was dedicated time for older students who had their sights set on career opportunities, training or apprenticeships within the tech industry and it as clear that those who attended found the day valuable. Supporting the new wave of techies in the region has long been a significant part of what Naked Element do. Director Paul Grenyer explains “It’s very important to inspire and encourage students to choose a career in tech in Norfolk, as there is increased demand for digital skills and this looks set to continue for a considerable time to come - Norfolk companies contact me weekly looking for developers and people with supporting digital skills.” Paul is also involved in a work group to help address the skills shortage in our local area. “TechNation has put Norwich firmly on the map when it comes to innovative tech companies” he says “and these companies will be looking to grow over the next 5+ years and will require a local workforce to support that growth. That’s why events like My Tech are so crucial.”
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