The Work Space
Keanu Bowker from C24 will be doing work experience with ALX Africa, as Junior Data Scientist.
Singita Ngobeni from C16 has signed a full-time contract with Cur8 Art as a Data Analyst.
Manelisi Madini from C22 has signed a full-time contract with Glo Lighting as a Web Developer.
Recruits Making Moves
UI/UX Design Spotlight
The DPD C24s pulled an impressive body of work together for their final product team's sprint. Mind you, they did all this in just 2 weeks!
There are some fantastic, candy to the eye upgrades coming soon to our Recruit's Home Page, now called, “My Umuzi”. Looking forward to showcasing the fruits of their creative hard work with our community! Well done and all the best on the new adventures that lie ahead for you all.
Tech Spotlight
Leading the progress pack this month is Axel Bukasa(Umuzi Technical Facilitator) he’s been pushing hard, and the results don’t lie. He has moved from Problem-Solving Foundations 2 to Problem-Solving Foundations 3. C25 Judlyn Muoghalu went from Problem-Solving Foundations 1 to Problem-Solving Foundations 2.
Well done of your hard work, guys.
C24 Learning Journey Completed
When one door closes, another opens. Congratulations to the C24s for completing their Umuzi learner journey. Now, to work experience they go! Exciting times, I tell you!
Alumni Making Moves!
Jabulani Simelane
Our very own Jabulani Simelane from C8 Multimedia, worked on two exciting adverts that premièred this month. He was a production coordinator for both projects.
One project was for Progressive (Insurance Company). Watch the advert here.
The other project was for Google Photos (Organising all the photos the Mars Rover has taken on Mars for the past months!) Watch the Advert here.
We’re excited to see what other awesome projects he’ll be working on soon!
Behind the Scenes: Umuzi Edition
New Faces On The Block
Our Umuzi team has gained a not so new face this month. Rethabile Thulo from Cohort 19 Data Science — joined the Umuzi fam as a Junior Tech Lead. Welcome back home!. #Khumbul'ekhaya
Throwback Of The Month
BEWARE THE WISH
This month’s YouTube throwback is all about being careful what we wish for. These stars have a way of aligning when you least expect them to. Next thing you know, you’ll be floating in outer space because you wished for some space. Anyway, enjoy Bafwethu!
Click here to watch!