Getting Started in Tech; The Benefits and Opportunities

A Keynote presentation on how to get started in tech, the benefits and opportunities to exploit.

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1. Getting Started in Tech The Benefits and Opportunities by Chihurumnanya Nwanevu @cnndev 
2. Chihurumnanya Nwanevu, GCCS NACOS National President. @cnndev 
3. Bio (Intro) @cnndev     * NACOS Na onal President Senior Brand Designer * Front End Developer * Re red Android Engineer * Community Advocate * Ex-GDSC Lead ‘21 * Read more: linkedin.com/in/cnndev
4. @cnndev     What is Technology?
5. Technology is the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes or applications, whether in industry or in our everyday lives. @cnndev 
6. Areas / fields impacted by developments in technology >>> @cnndev    
7. Areas / fields impacted by developments in technology @cnndev  Health + technology => HealthTech Finances + technology => FinTech Education + technology => EdTech Agriculture + technology => AgriTech Food + technology => FoodTech Entertainment + technology => EntertainmentTech Legal + technology => LegalTech Fashion + technology => FashionTech
8. “A Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore." ~ Andre Gide
9. @cnndev     ? Should I venture into tech...! @cnndev 
10. Choose (A or B) @cnndev     Baller Mechanic
11. Tech is the New OIL MONEY! @cnndev 
12. Age: 12-20 21-40 40+ AGE DEMOGRAPHIC OF PEOPLE IN TECH (2022)
13. Careers in Tech @cnndev 
14. Careers in Tech (Popular) Mobile App Development Web Development Cloud Engineering Data Analysis Software Testers Block Chain Engineering Developer Advocates Graphic Design Technical Writing Product Design UI/UX Design Community Managers Product Managers Digital Marketers @cnndev 
15. Benefits of Choosing A Career in Tech! >>>
16. 10 Benefits/Opportunities of Choosing a Career in Tech @cnndev  1. Access to excellent learning opportunities 2. Highest Possibility of working from home with Flexible Hours (Remotely) 3. High paid Salaries and benefits 4. Diverse Work environment 5. Little or No Degree required to work 6. NO Age Limit; You’re Never Too Old to Join the Industry 7. Career flexibility 8. Could serve as hobby or avenue for fun 9. You'll Get to Help People Solve Everyday Problems with Technology 10. The Next Big Company Could Be Your Next Employer
17. Testimonies @cnndev 
18. @cnndev  Tech Career Highlight
19. Edidiong Asikpo Senior Developer Advocate, Ambassador Labs Isaac Zara Brand Designer Adora Nwodo Software Engineer, Microsoft Shola Akinlade Co-Founder, Paystack Ruth Ikegah Github Star Akintunde Sultan Co-Founder TalentQL Ire Aderinokun COO, and VP Engineering of Helicarrier Tayo Oviosu Founder and CEO PAGA
20. Any Questions!
21. Thank You! @cnndev    