Newsletter Vol 01 - Aug 29, 2023

It's Good to See You on Board!

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Dear Contributors,

Welcome on board and welcome to the second cycle of Bangkit 2023. We are thrilled to see your enthusiasm to guide +4,500 Indonesian students to be high-caliber digital talent. 🙌🏻

There are none we can rely on the most to upskill these futures of Indonesians than you and your dedication. Therefore, we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🙏🏻

Before our ships sail any farther, we want to present this contributor newsletter once a month. There will be important updates, reminders, and inspirational stories so that you can understand that your dedication helps inspiring figures born. 👶🏻

So, let’s not wait any longer! Here are some important updates you need to know for this week:

#1 Bangkit 2023 Batch 2 Cohort Demographics

As many as +4,500 students from all over Indonesia have been selected to give their best in Bangkit 2023 Batch 2. They come from diverse backgrounds and various cities in Indonesia. 🌆

If you’re curious about the demographics of Bangkit 2023 Batch 2 Cohort, let’s see the picture below! 👇🏻

We hope the information above could help you understand how vibrant Bangkit participants are. Your expertise and dedication play significant roles in cultivating their skills. 🌾

#2 Information about the ILT Session

The Industry Led Training (ILT) Sessions have officially kicked off. We invite you to actively contribute by sharing your valuable insights, best practices, and relevant experiences during these sessions. 👨🏻‍🏫

Here are some essential points to keep in mind: 👇🏻

Plan your sessions ahead and collaborate with your mentor. 🤝
Practice effective time management to ensure a smooth flow of the session. ⏳
Give your best effort in delivering the teaching session. 👍🏻
After each session, please remember to complete the Instructor feedback form. This step is essential as it's mandatory for instructors. Your feedback will assist us in evaluating the quality of the student session and mentor interaction. 📝

Thank you for your dedication and contribution to the ILT Sessions! Your involvement greatly enhances the learning experience for our students. 🎉

#3 Open Collaboration with Industry in Company-Based Capstone

The Company-Based Capstone Project is the final assignment that is quite in demand by the Bangkit Cohorts. This project gave students experience in solving real industrial problems and understanding the company's needs. 🏢

Since 2022, as many as 13 companies have been involved and gained positive experience in the Company-Based Capstone Project. This year, we are committed to continuing this initiative, providing students hands-on experiences in problem-solving, teamwork, idea presentation, and solution prototyping. 💼

If your company is interested in helping our future digital talent to be a reliable IT developer, please sign your firm up by this interest form!👈🏻

For more details, please visit capstone.bangkit.academy🖱️

Or are you interested but want to meet us to ask some questions? Drop us an email at capstone@bangkit.academy ✉️

#4 Ayi Sumarna Showed Us that It’s Never Too Late to Learn Something New!

How old are most of your students when learning in Bangkit? Between 20-23? Have you ever heard of a Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Graduate who is over 2 decades older than most of them? 😱

If you haven’t, now is the time to get to know him. Meet Ayi Sumarna (43), Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Graduate from Cloud Computing. This Library and Information Science student from Universitas Terbuka also works as Head of the Financial Department at Kantor Desa Ciburial, Kabupaten Bandung. 💰

Aspiring to learn more about cloud infrastructure to help him build a public library and information center in the village motivated him to join Bangkit. It was challenging for the father of four to bustle on campus, at the office, and in Bangkit. However, his determination assisted him to graduate from this program. 👨🏻‍🎓

“You’ll never know how incredible you’ll become if you choose to stay and don’t face any difficulties you encounter,” Ayi said. 💪🏻

Read Ayi’s full story at links.bangkit.academy/ayisumarna 👈🏻

A thousand “thank you” can’t describe how grateful and excited we are to have you on board. Your commitment to helping these students be high-caliber talents is your ultimate goal. Therefore, we would like to encourage you to keep going no matter how difficult the challenge to train these individuals will be, just as Ayi Sumarna said:

“You must understand that challenge exists to make you one step closer to your goals.”
Ayi Sumarna, Bangkit 2023 Batch 1 Graduate

Don’t forget to check this Contributor Portal frequently.
Keep the Bangkit spirit and stay safe!
Bangkit Team