My Journey Into Tech
The dream of every undergraduate is to fulfill a purpose and make a meaningful living with his/her degree. This dream fuels the commitment and instills the spirit of discipline, as employers require certain grade levels and characteristic skills to employ.
Now, what happens when it becomes challenging to fulfill this dream after graduation? The above is my story and the story of thousands of Nigerian youths.
My name is Nseobot Afaha, a graduate of chemical engineering. I spent five years in the university studying engineering. I graduated as the second-best student in my class, full of hopes, aspirations, and enthusiasm to become useful in my field, impact talents in an organization and society. But then, reality struck - the reality of unemployment.
Unemployment had been a significant problem in Nigeria and even on the increase as of today. It is no more shocking news that only less than 40% of Nigerians are fully employed, and the statistics get more frightening every year.
After series of frustrations, disappointments, and unprofitable efforts at getting a job, I thought, “what’s the point of spending five years on getting a degree only to end up jobless? I was down, and I needed a solution. I picked my phone, googled “what are the high in-demand skills of 2020?
After hours and days of researching, I had a mental shift. Being a passionate person about community development, I was not just looking for a solution, but one that would give me an edge to explore, impact, make social relevance while making a difference in my world and equally making a gainful living.
Tech was the way out. Tech as a career makes it possible for me to create an impact as it provides relevant platforms to touch lives positively.
At this point, I reached out to a friend who introduced me to Tech Assembly. I got connected, and everything started to make sense. I was guided through the process of deciding as to which area of Tech to go into, the best skill sets to acquire, and how to source for study materials. Now, I feel more sure of myself and my career.
I am currently a chemical engineer who went on to become a Data analyst 😊😊. I will say that there’s hope for many unemployed youths. I will recommend Tech Assembly any day.
Today, I am not just a data analyst but one who is using Technology to impact lives. I advocate for youths to join Tech through my blog on Hashnode. hashnode.com/@NseobotA