What drew Sije and Don to the Data Engineering Traineeship? What are the program’s advantages and challenges and why do they wholeheartedly recommend the Young Mavericks traineeship? Read the double interview with trainees Sije and Don below.
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One year ago, Jelmer van Nuss joined the Young Mavericks team to provide training to Data Engineers trainees and to help coordinate the content of guest lectors. “Recently I also have been involved in developing new assignments for the Data Engineers.” What made him join Young Mavericks initially and how does he look back on his first year? Read all about Jelmer’s experiences at Young Mavericks.
Read moreYoung Mavericks is joining the youth-driven movement to take ownership of the climate crisis by inspiring their employees to reduce their carbon footprint. Starting in 2020, Young Mavericks is adding a new employment benefit to stimulate more sustainable travel by discouraging the least sustainable means of travel: flying. From then on, anyone who does not use an aircraft within a calendar year will receive two extra vacation days. This policy rewards the employee for reducing their carbon footprint while also giving them the time and freedom to make a difference.
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This fall, Young Mavericks growth is accelerating, with the hiring of a dozen new trainees – in one fell swoop. Half of them will soon start with our fourth Data Science program; the other half will participate in our first Data Engineering program. They will not only learn the tricks of their trade, but also how to collaborate on scalable insights and models throughout their traineeship. Moreover, they will develop the ability to come up with strong and creative solutions by viewing projects from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Read moreI come from an entrepreneurial family so pursuing a business background with a focus on change management was a natural way for my professional and personal worlds to converge. A few years ago, I started exploring various books and examples of Design Thinking. This was also when the Lean Startup and the first contemporary corporate innovators were coming to the foreground. This background, a mix of events and interests, inspired me to start with my business partner our own company in Design Thinking training and supervising Design Sprints. Design Thinking is a great example of a no-nonsense attitude. During the workshops and training I can do what I like best: combining my academic background and professional expertise with helping people while gaining experience in new knowledge and tools.
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I’ve been a coach and trainer at Young Mavericks for two years now, since the company was founded. My coaching focuses on personal development, which translates to increasing consultants’ self-awareness and reflection on how their work habits and behaviours may affect others. My role here is to ensure that Young Mavericks’ consultants have access to professional development centered on empowering them to achieve their personal and career goals.
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