{"id":11619,"date":"2024-01-03T12:44:18","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T12:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kood.tech\/uncategorized\/internship-journey-at-seb\/"},"modified":"2024-04-11T07:00:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T07:00:23","slug":"internship-journey-at-seb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kood.tech\/en\/articles-en\/student-stories-en\/internship-journey-at-seb\/","title":{"rendered":"Roger and Krete’s Internship Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This summer and autumn, kood\/J\u00f5hvi students Krete Saak<\/a><\/strong> and Roger Suuressaar<\/a><\/strong> participated in SEB Estonia’s internship programs Youth LAB<\/strong><\/a> and Development LAB<\/strong><\/a>.  As they take the next step in their coding journey, let’s delve into their backgrounds, their motivations for taking part in the internship, and the experiences that unfolded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From cars to coding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Roger Suuressaar<\/strong>‘s path into coding started after an encounter with the unique educational model of kood\/J\u00f5hvi. Originating from the automotive industry, Roger’s initial skepticism turned into enthusiasm during the 3-week Selection Sprint. Two years into his coding education at kood\/J\u00f5hvi, he made his way into SEB’s Development LAB internship<\/strong>. His decision was fueled by the desire to delve into new programming languages and gain hands-on experience within a supportive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first Selection Sprints took place in 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Roger shares, “I decided to apply for the SEB<\/strong><\/a> internship as I saw it as an opportunity to learn new programming languages beyond what I had studied in school. It felt like jumping into unfamiliar waters, but I believed that mastering new languages in a banking environment would set a solid foundation for my future as a software developer.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During his three-month internship, Roger had the mentorship of seasoned developers, a collaborative team structure reminiscent of kood\/J\u00f5hvi’s approach, and the opportunity to contribute to the transformation of SEB’s virtual advisor. His experience not only validated his coding skills but also broadened his perspective on the real-world applications of programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A content designer’s journey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For Krete Saak<\/strong>, a content designer seeking a deeper connection with coding, kood\/J\u00f5hvi’s project-based education emerged as the gateway to her career in IT. Armed with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, Krete’s started looking for ways to take on learning IT not in a classroom. And now, after almost a year of studying, she found herself in SEB’s Youth LAB internship<\/strong>, where Krete seamlessly integrated her design expertise with newfound coding skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Krete is a 2nd batch student<\/a><\/strong>, who has now been studying for a year!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Krete reflects on her journey, “The internship was an enriching experience where I felt welcomed into a friendly and enjoyable work environment. It allowed me to contribute significantly to the redesign of SEB’s chatbot window, aligning it with the overall website aesthetics.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her internship became a harmonious blend of knowledge acquired at kood\/J\u00f5hvi and hands-on coding challenges at SEB. The experience not only complemented her studies but also furthered her belief in the power of project-based education in shaping well-rounded IT professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From studying to an internship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The transition from studying to an internship at kood\/J\u00f5hvi illustrates the success of the progressive education model in synergy with SEB’s practical challenges. Roger and Krete’s internship experiences showcase kood\/J\u00f5hvi’s effectiveness in preparing students for real-world scenarios. The guidance and teamwork not only improved their skills but also gave them a valuable new way to see programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on Roger and Krete’s journeys, it’s evident that kood\/J\u00f5hvi’s commitment to progressive education aligns seamlessly with the tech industry’s demands. The experiences gained at SEB’s internships validated their skills and laid the foundation for further growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The full story is available from here in Estonian.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dedicated efforts of our partner community, including SEB, ensure tailored opportunities for kood\/J\u00f5hvi students, advancing them further in their tech careers. And every company can do so by getting in contact with our talent manager Liis Leidsaar (liis@kood.tech). More info from here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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