Julia Shogwe | SheCodes

Julia Shogwe

🇿🇦 South African living in Witbank, 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Julia's Story I first became interested in coding when I realized how much technology shapes our everyday lives—from the apps we use to communicate to the websites we browse for shopping, learning, and entertainment. I started to become curious about how these tools were created and who was behind them. At first, I explored a few free resources online, just to understand the basics. To my surprise, I found the logic and structure of coding both challenging and exciting—it felt like solving puzzles that could lead to something useful and creative. What truly sparked my interest was seeing people, especially women, share their journeys into tech. Many started with no experience and were able to build new careers, side projects, and confidence through coding. That made me believe it was possible for me, too. Since then, I’ve been eager to keep learning, build my skills, and explore where coding can take me personally and professionally.

🙋‍♀️ Julia's Motivation

My motivation for learning how to code with SheCodes comes from a strong desire to change the direction of my career and build a more secure, flexible, and fulfilling future. I’ve always been curious about how technology works and fascinated by how websites and apps are created. Coding feels like the perfect blend of logic and creativity, and I’m excited by the idea of building things from scratch and solving real-world problems through technology. What drew me to SheCodes specifically is its supportive environment for women, especially beginners. Tech can often feel intimidating, but SheCodes makes learning accessible, empowering, and community-driven. It’s inspiring to see so many women succeed through this program, and I want to be part of that journey. By gaining coding skills, I hope to open new doors in tech—whether in web development, UX/UI design, or another area where I can grow, contribute, and make a difference. I’m motivated by the opportunity to learn, transform my future, and join a global network of women breaking into the tech industry with confidence and purpose.

🤹‍♀️ Julia's Hobbies

In my free time, I enjoy a mix of creative and relaxing activities. I love reading, especially fiction and self-development books—they help me unwind and also inspire new ideas. I also enjoy spending time outdoors, going for walks, or just getting some fresh air to clear my mind. Music is another big part of my life—I like discovering new songs and playlists, and sometimes I even try to learn simple tunes on the guitar or piano.

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Julia's coding training

Julia has gained access to SheCodes Plus for at no cost. It’s a 4 month coding training that’ll take her from a beginner to a professional.

She'll learn popular technologies, from HTML, CSS, JavaScript and development tools. She'll also get to build her own online portfolio to showcase to potential employers!

📦 SheCodes Plus includes these coding workshops:
1. Basics Coding Workshop (3 weeks)
2. Basics Add-on (1 week)
3. Plus Coding Workshop (8 weeks)
4. Plus Add-on (2 weeks)
She’ll gain access to each portion after finishing the preceding portion. She’ll build up her coding knowledge gradually along the way. 🙌

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The Delac Foundation Mission

Women hold only 25% of coding jobs and earn 30% less than men. In many developing countries, over 65% of women lack bank accounts, making it difficult to invest in their education.

The Delac Foundation is changing that. We provide women in developing countries with free coding education, equipping them with the skills to build a better future. In partnership with SheCodes, we offer training in product development, design, and management, empowering women to thrive in the tech industry.

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Why learn how to code?

Coding knowledge creates new job opportunities, improves your analytical thinking, and enhances your personal or professional skill set.

Get a Job in Tech

Learning how to code provides you with new career opportunities and helps make you a more marketable employee in our increasingly technological job market.

Expand Your Skill Set

Master coding to boost creativity, logic, and efficiency—valuable for any career path.

Sharpen Your Analytical Thinking

Improve your problem-solving and analytical skills, giving you a competitive advantage in today’s workplace.

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