CodeClan delivers 150th graduate to employment
CodeClan, the digital skills academy, has announced that its 150th graduate has gone on to employment, securing a position at the Registers of Scotland. Launched in 2015 with the goal of creating more software developers, CodeClan teaches students to become professionals through its 16-week software development course. “Our courses in Edinburgh and Glasgow exist to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully begin careers in the technology industry", said CodeClan chief executive Adam Bannon.

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Digital skills academy CodeClan has now placed its 150th graduate in an industry role within 18 months of placing its first.

CodeClan, launched in October 2015 with the aim of helping to create new software developers, said Euan Ramsay from Glasgow, now recruited by Registers of Scotland (RoS) as a junior software developer, is its 150th graduate to secure an industry job.

Ramsay, 37, who previously worked in freelance photography and video production, recently completed CodeClan’s 16-week software development course, which also saw him achieve a Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Level 8 pass in Software Development.

He said: “I have got exactly the job I was looking for.

“I’ll be working with RoS to maintain their computer systems.

“From CodeClan’s networking events, to guest lectures and visits to tech companies, the connection with industry has been fantastic.”

The Keeper of the Registers of Scotland, Sheenagh Adams, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Euan to RoS.

“The skills and experience he has gained during his time with Code Clan will be invaluable as we work towards our goal of becoming a fully digital business by 2020.

“We are proud to support and nurture our staff, and it’s a pleasure to be welcoming Euan to his first position following his graduation.”

CodeClan launched the 16-week software development course in January 2017, which is being delivered in the Tontine business accelerator building in Merchant City, Glasgow.

Last year CodeClan also secured accreditation from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) for the Professional Development Award (PDA) in software development at three levels on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF levels 7, 8 and 9).

Adam Bannon, acting chief executive at CodeClan, said: “Our courses in Edinburgh and Glasgow exist to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully begin careers in the technology industry.

“We work with employers to ensure everything that is taught is relevant and fits in with what they are looking for in new starts.

“The fact Euan is the fifth graduate to be placed with Registers of Scotland shows how highly the courses are regarded in the industry and the benefits that each student is bringing to their respective employer.”