Overview
The Front-End Web Developer program equips learners with essential coding skills, such as developing new web features, debugging errors, code inspection, designing web products, enhancing user experience (UI), and technical decision-making. Learners will engage in group projects to apply what they have learned. The final output will enhance the learners’ CV for job hunting after graduation.
In the constantly growing field of web development, front-end developers play a crucial and unique role, especially with the popularity of mobile devices and the rise of online businesses. Being skilled in front-end development not only sets learners apart in this fast-paced industry but also opens up various career options for them to pursue.
About CLAP@JC x Generation
CLAP@JC x Generation is an innovative youth initiative co-created by CLAP@JC and Generation Hong Kong. Through offering free training programs, we aim to upskill learners to embrace the challenges of todays’ competitive job market and attain long-term career development opportunities.
Currently, we offer 5-12-week full-time bootcamp-style programs focusing on essential skills for entry-level job roles in various industries. The curriculum, designed in consultation with employers, integrates technical, behavioral, and mindset training.
Learners will receive mentorship support and learn how to create a tailored CV using CV360® to highlight their Values, Attitudes, Skills, and Knowledge (VASK), enabling employers to grasp their interests and potential. Upon program completion, employer partners will provide job interview opportunities for graduates.
Career Prospects
Graduates will have a wide range of career options, such as Web Developer, Programmer, Web Graphic Designer, Information Technology Programmer, Software Developer.
Requirements
- Aged 18-29 and passionate about starting a career in Web Development industry (Non-university graduates preferred)
- Keen to start a full time job immediately after completing the program
- Basic proficiency in Chinese and English
- Basic computer and programming knowledge
- Interested in computer programming and willing to learn relevant knowledge
- Attention to details, interested in understanding website functions and interface interaction
- Legally permitted to work in Hong Kong
- Passed the online test and interview
What industry skills will you learn?
TECHNICAL SKILLS – We’ll help you learn the technical skills with lots of hands-on, interactive sessions. By the end, you’ll gain:
Command Line, Git, GitHub, HTML, Scrum
CSS:
- Introduction to CSS
- Using CSS style elements
- Colors, fonts, typography, grids, and transition effects in CSS
Bootstrap:
- How to build websites
- Responsive design and accessibility
- How to configure websites
JavaScript:
- JavaScript functions, scope, and program flow control
- Object-oriented architecture
- Asynchronous JavaScript and requests
- Creating interactive JavaScript websites with DOM manipulation
React:
- Learning data structures and linear data structures
- Practice with hashmaps and algorithms
- Non-linear data structures and sorting algorithms
WORKPLACE SURVIVAL SKILLS:
- Crafting resumes and cover letters
- Defining personal values, attitudes, skills, and knowledge (CV360®)
- Conducting mock interviews
- Preparing interview questions
- How to ask questions to interviewers/employers
- How to build a portfolio
- Using LinkedIn effectively
- Employer insights
SOFT SKILLS:
- Communication skills
- Future-orientation
- Growth mindset
- Orientation to details
- Persistence
- Personal responsibility
- Proactiveness
- Teamwork
- Time management
What we offer
- Free training: You’ll learn all you need to be successful – from job skills to the employment essentials that will help you achieve your potential.
- Connect with hiring employers: At the end of the programme, Generation will help you prepare for job interviews. We will connect you with employers looking to hire candidates at the time, support you in job applications, and help you transition into your working life.
- Mentor support: Providing coaching during and 6 months post programme to stand by you through challenges and successes.
- Alumni community: Stay engaged and remain connected with each other and with Generation through communications, events, and leadership opportunities.
Program Dates
The application process
Apply
Interview
Aptitude Test
Class begins
Ongoing benefits of Generation
- A trusted network: Continued contact with the Generation graduate network
- Events: Events and workshops to help you keep growing
- Give Back: Become a mentor to help others
- Support: Troubleshoot your job challenges
Instructor Partner
Preface is an industry-leading EdTech company, empowering children, adults, corporates, and schools around the world with personalized tech education and experiences. Based in Hong Kong, Tokyo and London, Preface comprises award-winning programming platform Preface Coding and lifestyle concept space Preface Coffee & Wine. Together, the two branches of Preface seamlessly introduce tech knowledge and innovations into the daily lives of global learners.
Co-created by
Strategic Partners
FAQ
I am jobless or currently not working. How does the program ensure practical skills and enhance employability?
This free Junior Full Stack Developer training program is designed in collaboration with employers. The program content is closely aligned with industry fundamentals and the most commonly used skills, allowing you to quickly acquire the necessary skills and knowledge while enhancing your competitiveness in the job market. The program provides comprehensive coding skill training and employment support, including 8 guided projects and 2 group projects, as well as support like job referrals. These opportunities will help you gain practical experience and successfully transition into a new career. Upon completion, you will have the potential to work as a web developer, programmer, web designer, IT programmer, or software engineer, thereby increasing your job prospects.
I want to change my working industry, is this program helpful to help me make the transition?
The program is designed to be practical and employment-oriented, helping participants acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to enter the field in a short period of time. Even without relevant qualifications and experience, you can become a Junior Full Stack Developer from scratch in just 13 weeks. Generation will provide pre-employment support, including job interview skills training, mock interview practice, and employer sharing sessions, allowing learners to gain an understanding of the industry landscape and trends, and assisting them in successfully transitioning into a new career.
What will I receive after enrolling in this course?
You will acquire a valuable skill set that can potentially increase your income and provide you with opportunities to transition into the technology industry. There is a high demand for related positions in the job market. According to data from the job portal JobsDB, the monthly salary for Programmer or Web Developer are approximately $18,000 – $25,000.
Does the program provide job guarantees?
Generation provides a robust employer partner network. Learners from the program will have access to interview opportunities. To ensure that learners successfully transit into new careers, we offer pre-employment support, including resume writing skills training, job interview skills training, mock interview practice, and more. These trainings are designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and preparation to successfully transition into a new career.
What are the employment prospects after completing this course?
Upon completing the course, participants will have various employment opportunities to consider. Some potential job titles to pursue include:
- Junior Web Developer
- Web Developer
- Programmer
- Front-end Developer
- Website Developer
- Web Content Writer
- Part-time Web Developer
- Freelance Web Developer
As participants gain relevant work experience, they can also explore positions such as Senior Web Developer or Analyst Programmer.