How does The CoachLab™ work? The CoachLab™ is a partnership between The Innovation Hub, local industry and universities and is aimed at top post-graduate students - specifically also those form disadvantaged backgrounds - studying in Computer Science, Informatics, Information Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering and other technology related disciplines. It is aligned to post-graduate programmes at universities and prepares you to become a highly skilled knowledge worker in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry. As a CoachLab™ participant, you will be part of a year-long leadership development programme that will help you bridge the gap between the academic and business worlds. You will participate in action-learning projects that will stimulate innovative thinking and develop your leadership potential. You will also be encouraged to take initiative and work in a team to deliver value-adding solutions to real-time industry projects. So what exactly does the CoachLab™ offer? Opportunities to work on projects with industry leaders A vibrant business environment Networking with entrepreneurs and business leaders Action learning that integrates core competencies and leadership development Mentorship to develop your technical and business skills. What's in it for you? You are given the unique opportunity to join a buzzing community of new economy innovators in a vibrant, entrepreneurial environment with access to state-of-the-art infrastructure. You gain invaluable practical experience that teaches you to take initiative, apply knowledge and solve problems while working on critical projects. You also: Increase your marketability by becoming an industry-ready knowledge worker Continue your studies while working part-time Gain a year's working experience and exposure to the ICT industry Expand your CV with actual job experience, and Earn a salary What training will I receive? Training and skills development include an orientation programme at the beginning of each year, a team building workshop, visits to sponsoring partners to become familiar with the working environment and a graduation event at the end of each year. The training programme consists of: Action learning Continuous learning and reflection focused on finding a solution to a real problem Project-based learning Real-time learning focused on analytical thinking, evaluation and understanding the context of the problem Formal learning Continued post-graduate studies and monthly classroom contact sessions focused on business-related topics Mentoring Focused on your individual growth and career development Coaching Focused on a desired result for the project through strategically assessing and monitoring your progress and advising you on efficiency and effectiveness. How do I join the CoachLab™? You can apply for the following year's intake in September of each year. Once all applications have been received by the end of October, there is a selection process. The sponsoring partners are responsible for the final selection. If you are passionate about working in the ICT or Applied Sciences sectors and serious about gaining the business skills needed to become an industry leader in your field of study, email your CV using the CV CoachLab Template to coachlab@theinnovationhub.com with the subject line: CoachLab™ Recruitment.