{"id":339,"date":"2023-11-11T20:02:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T19:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/?p=339"},"modified":"2026-03-30T20:07:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T18:07:45","slug":"teaching-future-web-developers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/pieces\/teaching-future-web-developers\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching Future Web Developers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"imagebox\" data-theme=\"featured\">\n<div id='gallery-1' data-sliderid='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-339 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-hero-small'>\n<figure class='gallery-item te-slider-slide te-slider-active'>\n<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0567-1280x853.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0567-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0567-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0567-645x430.jpg 645w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0567-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0567-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0567-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0567-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0567-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0567-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0567-795x530.jpg 795w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0567-350x350.jpg 350w\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"te-slider-prev te-slider-nav\" data-teslider=\"gallery-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"te-slider-next te-slider-nav\" data-teslider=\"gallery-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-341'>\n\t\t\t\tGraduation of Class 24 in Aarhus<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item te-slider-slide'>\n<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Teaching-at-Prosa-1280x853.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Teaching-at-Prosa-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Teaching-at-Prosa.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Teaching-at-Prosa-645x430.jpg 645w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Teaching-at-Prosa-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Teaching-at-Prosa.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Teaching-at-Prosa.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Teaching-at-Prosa-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Teaching-at-Prosa-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Teaching-at-Prosa-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Teaching-at-Prosa-795x530.jpg 795w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Teaching-at-Prosa-350x350.jpg 350w\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"te-slider-prev te-slider-nav\" data-teslider=\"gallery-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"te-slider-next te-slider-nav\" data-teslider=\"gallery-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-343'>\n\t\t\t\tMe teaching as a mentor in the office Prosa opens on Sundays for HackYourFuture<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"slide-controller slide-controller-gallery\">\n<div class=\"te-slide-dot\" data-teslider=\"gallery-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"te-slide-dot\" data-teslider=\"gallery-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><script>\n\t\t\t\tsliders.push(\"gallery-1\");\n\t\t\t<\/script><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Context<\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s still a huge demand for Web Developers, professionals creating websites and web applications. To me it&#8217;s always been fun and interesting to pass on important lessons when creating for the web, which I&#8217;ve previously done through a handful of talks and informal conversations.<\/p>\n<p>Teaching has always been something that I wanted to do eventually. As it turns out I got an amazing chance to try and improve my teaching skills, which turned out to be quite a pleasant, but demanding volunteering decision.<\/p>\n<h2>Problem<\/h2>\n<p>While we see demand for Web Developers, only so many people acquire the skills needed each year. If you&#8217;re new to Denmark, coming as refugee or accompanying spouse of someone on a work visa, chances are you don&#8217;t even get the opportunity to study an exciting profession like this.<\/p>\n<div class=\"imagebox\" data-theme=\"white\">\n<div id='gallery-2' data-sliderid='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-339 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-hero-small'>\n<figure class='gallery-item te-slider-slide te-slider-active'>\n<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0091-1280x853.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0091-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0091-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0091-645x430.jpg 645w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0091-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0091-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0091-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0091-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0091-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0091-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0091-795x530.jpg 795w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/PL_0091-350x350.jpg 350w\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"te-slider-prev te-slider-nav\" data-teslider=\"gallery-2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"te-slider-next te-slider-nav\" data-teslider=\"gallery-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item te-slider-slide'>\n<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/faq_apply-1280x1920.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/faq_apply-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/faq_apply.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/faq_apply-287x430.jpg 287w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/faq_apply-1280x1920.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/faq_apply.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/faq_apply.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/faq_apply-430x645.jpg 430w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/faq_apply-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/faq_apply-580x870.jpg 580w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/faq_apply-795x1193.jpg 795w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/faq_apply-350x350.jpg 350w\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"te-slider-prev te-slider-nav\" data-teslider=\"gallery-2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"te-slider-next te-slider-nav\" data-teslider=\"gallery-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"slide-controller slide-controller-gallery\">\n<div class=\"te-slide-dot\" data-teslider=\"gallery-2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"te-slide-dot\" data-teslider=\"gallery-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><script>\n\t\t\t\tsliders.push(\"gallery-2\");\n\t\t\t<\/script><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>HackYourFuture<\/h2>\n<p>To tackle this problem, HackYourFuture as a non-profit offers free courses to refugees, asylum seekers and disadvantaged groups with limited access to further education and the Danish labour market. Through the work of volunteers and a small team of employees, HackYourFuture teaches the skills to become web developers and starting a career in this in-demand field.<\/p>\n<div class=\"imagebox\" data-theme=\"white\">\n<h3 class=\"responsive\">Screenshot of a session presentation in preparation<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_348\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-348\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-11-at-20.06.08.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-348 size-hero-small\" src=\"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-11-at-20.06.08-1280x766.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-11-at-20.06.08-1280x766.png 1280w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-11-at-20.06.08-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-11-at-20.06.08-1024x613.png 1024w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-11-at-20.06.08-768x459.png 768w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-11-at-20.06.08-719x430.png 719w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-11-at-20.06.08-430x257.png 430w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-11-at-20.06.08-580x347.png 580w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-11-at-20.06.08-795x476.png 795w, https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-11-at-20.06.08.png 1476w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drawings courtesy of Judit Kisist\u00f3k<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Being a volunteer<\/h2>\n<p>Being a mentor at HackYourFuture has not only given me the opportunity to expand my network to amazing people in the coding community, but it&#8217;s also improved my skills in teaching and passing on knowledge. The role as a volunteer is in that sense quite demanding, but also very rewarding.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve only realized after preparing and giving the very first session together with a co-mentor in autumn of 2021, how much fine-tuning is required for the class to be engaged and interested and ensuring everyone is meeting their learning goals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"nutshell\">\n<h3>Details<\/h3>\n<div class=\"nutshells\">\n<div class=\"nutshell-left\">\n<h2>My tasks<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"single-content-taglist\">\n<li data-tagslug=\"code-review\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/tag\/code-review\">Code Review <\/a><\/li>\n<li data-tagslug=\"mentorship\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/tag\/mentorship\">Mentorship <\/a><\/li>\n<li data-tagslug=\"teaching\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/tag\/teaching\">Teaching <\/a><\/li>\n<li data-tagslug=\"tech-lead\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thomasebert.net\/en\/tag\/tech-lead\">Tech Lead <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"nutshell-right\">\n<h2>Ongoing journey<\/h2>\n<p>My contribution to HackYourFuture isn&#8217;t really a project. I plan to keep volunteering as long as there is need for these kind of programs. Seeing and being part of the interesting journeys of the students and alumni is a huge reward to keep going.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Knowledge sharing is very interesting and a source of pride and motivation for me. It also makes me re-think if I&#8217;ve fully grasped a topic. One really needs to be an expert in a field to be able to explain it to others properly. Every session is a test for that, trying to explain in very limited time the key takeaways our students need. 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