SpikeUp AI

🎓 Celebrating the Next Generation of Data Engineers! Last Saturday, we held the final presentations and graduation for our incredible trainees, and it was inspiring to witness their growth over the past seven months. We couldn’t be prouder of their achievements. During the event, our graduates presented real-world projects for companies like Albert Heijn, Deloitte, UWV, and Artefact, gaining invaluable experience solving practical business challenges. 🌟 This event marked the conclusion of our seven-month bootcamp, where they mastered data engineering, cloud technologies, and more. Beyond technical skills, they’ve built confidence and resilience, empowering themselves to tackle today’s tech challenges. Our partnering companies shared valuable feedback on their work: 💬 Deloitte: "Your project reflected the real-life problems we're solving at Deloitte—exceptional work!" 💬 Artefact: "Marketing data is complex, but you navigated it with professionalism and precision." 💬 Albert Heijn & UWV: "This is exactly the kind of independent, hands-on problem-solving we look for every day." We celebrated their graduation at the stunning @Tempel Amsterdam, marking the culmination of months of dedication, hard work, and perseverance. 🎉 Now, our talented graduates are ready to enter the job market with the skills, confidence, and mindset to succeed. Let’s work together to help them take the next step in their careers—your network can be their opportunity! #SpikeUpAI #DataEngineering #Graduation #TechTalent #CloudTechnologies #Innovation #DiversityInTech #RefugeeEmpowerment

🎉 What an incredible day at the SpikeUp AI Job Fair on September 11th! 🚀 A huge thank you to Brenntag, Albert Heijn, Deloitte, and Future Facts Conclusion for joining us and making this event a success. Your engagement and support for our talented refugee graduates truly made a difference. 🌟 Our attendees were thrilled to connect with these amazing employers and showcase their skills and learnings. It was inspiring to see the potential and ambition of our graduates, who are eager to bring innovation, diversity, and fresh perspectives to the workforce. 💼 This job fair was a great step toward fostering meaningful connections and opportunities for everyone involved. We’re excited to continue building bridges between talent and opportunity. If you missed this event but would like to know more about our graduates or upcoming initiatives, feel free to reach out! Together, we can make a lasting impact! 🌍 #SpikeUpAI #JobFair #DiversityAndInclusion #DataEngineering #RefugeeTalent #Innovation

Celebrating the success stories of our trainees as we near the end of our Bootcamp - meet Freweyni!🎉 Freweyni is passionate about Business Analyst and Data Analyst roles, with strong skills in SQL, Python, Pandas, Pyspark, and Spark SQL. Through the SpikeUp AI Foundation Bootcamp, she gained valuable experience in data analysis and cloud computing, and she is now eager to kickstart her career in the data field. Are you looking for driven individuals like Freweyni to bring fresh perspectives to your team? 👉 Connect with us at [email protected]

📣 Attention Employers! Join us at the SpikeUp AI Job Fair on September 11th at 16:00! 🌍 Looking to diversify your workforce and make a meaningful impact? Don’t miss out! We invite you to the Spike Up Job Fair, where you can connect with talented refugees who have completed our data engineering bootcamp. 🚀 What: Spike Up Job Fair 📅 Date: September 11th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 16:00 🏠 Location: Tempel, Tolstraat 160, 1074 VM (Amsterdam) 🌟 Why Attend? Discover the immense potential within the refugee community! Our graduates have undergone intensive training in: - Data engineering (Certified) - Data science - Google Cloud - SQL/Python & PowerBI - Soft skills and more This job fair offers direct access to exceptional candidates eager to bring their knowledge, dedication, and fresh perspectives to your organization. 🔑 Why Hire? Embrace diversity to unlock innovation! Hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds fosters an inclusive environment, encourages fresh perspectives, and drives creative problem-solving. Join us to build a dynamic team that propels success. We are convinced that your participation in our job fair will be a valuable experience!  🌎 Interested? Let's connect and explore how we can work together to make a difference and drive positive change! #SpikeUpJobFair #RefugeeTalent #ai #DataEngineer #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #Innovation #JobOpportunities

Today our trainees are defying the great weather to follow sessions on data engineering by Sarp Kilickap and GenAI by Wouter Groot, both from our partner Deloitte. We are now using the facilities of Tempel Amsterdam to host our sessions. Just a few weeks to go until graduation. Stay tuned! #refugees #inclusion #training #genai #dataengineering

What a fantastic Summer Picnic🚀 We had an incredible time at our annual Summer BBQ, a perfect opportunity to connect and recharge as we approach the middle of our Data Engineering bootcamp. A huge thank you to all our trainees and partners for joining us. Your presence made it truly special! Looking forward to more opportunities to network and connect as we continue our journey together! #spikeupai #networking #dataengineer #connect #bbq

Today we are having another great training day, at the beautiful office of our partner Future Facts Conclusion. The topics for today were Data Science and Git. The SpikeUp.AI Foundation is training and coaching refugees to become data engineers and data scientists. See www.spikeup.ai for more information. Thank you Caoimhe Ni Mhaonaigh Rutger Brouwer Lisanne Bleiksch Ramses Kools for volunteering, you were awesome. #spikeupai #dataengineering #training

🌟 Reflecting on another Incredible Training Day at Future Facts Conclusion! 🌟 We had an amazing day filled with learning and growth at the Future Facts Conclusion office! A huge thank you to our hosts for providing such a beautiful location and to our valuable partners for delivering top-notch training sessions. 🌟 🔹 Data Science Training by Future Facts Conclusion: Our trainees had a fantastic time diving into Python, enhancing their coding skills with hands-on exercises and expert insights from our knowledgeable trainers. The collaborative atmosphere made learning both fun and effective! 🚀 🔹 Resume Writing by PitZtop: The resume writing workshop by Pitztop was a hit! Participants left with polished resumes, ready to stand out in the competitive job market. The practical advice and personalized feedback were invaluable. ✨ We're grateful for the opportunity to work with our esteemed partners and in such an inspiring environment. Here’s to many more productive training days ahead! Thank you, Future Facts Conclusion and partners! 👩💻👨💼 #FutureFacts #TrainingDay #PythonTraining #ResumeWriting #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #ContinuousLearning

Celebrating the 3rd year anniversary of SpikeUp AI Foundation! 🎂🎈 When we embarked on this journey three years ago, our mission was clear: to make a positive impact on the lives of refugees in the Netherlands. 🌍💡 Over the years, we've witnessed a tremendous amount of untapped potential within the refugee community, particularly in highly skilled and educated individuals facing barriers to employment and career advancement. Our foundation was born from the ambition to bridge this gap by empowering refugees with skills in data and AI, two of the most in-demand sectors, and facilitating their integration into the Dutch workforce. 💼🚀 We're proud to share that over the past three years, we've made significant strides towards achieving our goals. Dozens of our refugee alumni are now thriving in tech roles, contributing not only to their own professional growth but also to the diversity and innovation of the tech industry. 🌟👩💻👨💻 But our impact goes beyond job placements. We've also prioritized the holistic development of our participants, offering workshops, soft skill training, and ongoing support to ensure their successful integration into Dutch society. 🤝💼 None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our incredible team, the support of our partners, and the unwavering commitment of our community. Together, we've accomplished so much, and we're more determined than ever to continue our mission of empowerment and inclusion. 💪🌐 Here's to three years of growth, achievement, and making a difference. Thank you for being part of our journey! 🙏🎉 #SpikeUpAIFoundation #3rdAnniversary #refugeetalent #inclusion #TechForGood

Our very first in-person training session with the Class of 2024 took place on March 9th! 🚀 It was a dynamic and exciting kickoff, featuring an 'Introduction to Data Fundamentals,' with a special emphasis on Excel. 📊 The training also included a segment on soft skills titled 'Working in Teams,' 🤝 enriched with interactive and enjoyable activities. Stay tuned to follow the learning journey of our trainees, and make sure to follow us for updates! ❓ Additionally, if you or your company are interested in facilitating a soft skills training, workshop, or assigning a project to our aspiring data professionals, please reach out to us at 📩 [email protected]. We're eager to collaborate! #spikeupai #datafundamentals #softskills #teamwork #collaborationopportunity #diversiteit #refugeetalent #vluchtelingen