diff --git a/common-content/en/blocks/Entry level tech roles/index.md b/common-content/en/blocks/Entry level tech roles/index.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..cd473e10c --- /dev/null +++ b/common-content/en/blocks/Entry level tech roles/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,126 @@ +## 🧭 **"Your First Job in Tech: Explore Entry-Level IT Careers that You Can Start Today"** + +--- + +## 🎯 **Workshop Learning Objective:** + +By the end of this workshop, learners will: + +1. Understand common entry-level roles in tech that **requires neither expert level coding nor advanced degrees**. +2. Identify the skills, tools, and pathways required to land these roles. +3. Build confidence to take the **first actionable steps** toward a career in tech. +4. Reflect on which roles suit their interests and strengths — even without experience. + +--- + +# 🟦 **PREP: “What Entry Level Tech Jobs that is available out there?”** + +### ⏱ Suggested Duration: 45 minutes - 60 minutes + +### 🎯 Objective: Discover real entry-level tech jobs that don’t require deep technical background + +### Format: Self research and study before the actual workshop + +--- + +### Instructions: + +1. **Start by searching with these phrases:** + + * "entry level IT jobs no experience" + * "first job in tech with basic level coding" + * “non-technical jobs in tech for graduates” + +2. **Use These Sites (suggested) to deepen your understanding:** + * [CompTIA Career Pathways](https://www.comptia.org/en/explore-careers/job-roles/?page=1&category=all) + * [TechCareerExplorer](https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/?page=23&industry=42) + +--- + +# **PART 1: “What do these entry level tech jobs have in common?”** + +### ⏱ Duration: 25 minutes + +### 🎯 Objective: Discover real entry-level tech jobs that don’t require deep technical background + +### Format: Team discussion in a group of 2-3 + Mind Map (digital or paper) + +--- + +### Instructions: + +1. **Identify and List about 10 Entry-Level Jobs** + List down all the entry-level jobs you managed to find so far and use sticky notes to put in a whiteboard / flipchart + +2. **Group those entry-level job into Categories:** + Brainstorm within your group if these roles have similar characteristics and whether they can be categorized + +3. **Visualise as a Mind Map** + + * Use the post-it notes you have sticked earlier and re-arrange those into a Mind Map format by grouping those with similar characteristics + * Central node: “Entry-Level Tech Jobs” + * Branches: job categories and roles + +--- + +# **PART 2: “Zoom In: What Do These Roles Really Involve?”** + +### ⏱ Duration: 65 minutes + +### 🎯 Objective: Understand day-to-day tasks, tools, and entry paths + +### Format: Research-based worksheet in group of 2-3 + +--- + +### Instructions: + +1. **Pick 3 Jobs You identified and list in Part 1 that interests you the most** +2. **Fill Out This Template for Each Role:** + +``` +🎯 Job Title: +🧠 What do they actually do all day? +💬 Tools or software they use (Google it!) +📈 How to get this job: Degree? Certifications? Courses? +📋 Skills needed (soft and hard): +🔍 Find a real job post and copy 1 key requirement: +``` + +3. **Resources to Use:** + + * LinkedIn Jobs + * YouTube: “A day in the life of a \[job title]” + * Glassdoor / Indeed Reviews + * Any other sources in the internet + +--- + + +# **Coursework: “Which One Is for Me?”** + +### ⏱ Suggested Duration: 60 minutes + +### 🎯 Objective: Match personal interests and strengths to realistic tech roles + set next steps + +### Format: Self Career Planning + +--- + +### Instructions: + +1. **Create the Career map - where do I want to be and how to get there** + + * From your research, identify your favorite job and why it may appeal to you. + * What do you already know that could help you succeed in this role? + * Can you identify what are the gaps to those requirements in the job posting? + +2. **Write Your Career Action Plan** + +``` +💼 Job I want to explore more: +🎓 Skills I need to learn: +📚 Free resources I’ll start with: +🧑‍🤝‍🧑 A person/community I’ll reach out to: +📆 3 Things I’ll do this week: +```