This model is to outline the process as well as possible exit points for apprentices at the Developer Factory. It is not necessarily a progression model but indicates possible scenarios.

Personal traits Apprentices – to make them more suited for the real world of business and enterprise. - Openness and flexibility. - Negotiation and mediation skills. - Self motivated. - Self confidence. - Appreciation of different cultural contexts. - Have a willingness to learn. - Be eager. - Be hard working. - Be able to contribute to a team.

Apprentices are carefully selected to be placed in the Developer Factory.

Apprentices enter the Developer Factory where they participate in real projects and are provided with on-the-job skills training and improvement in technical ability.

An apprentice enters when another exits   Apprentices - Tangible skills development. - Improved CV. - Practical experience and knowledge. - Opportunity to work on projects with all   relevant accountability. - Meeting like-minded peers. - Develop personal networks. - A stipend.

Skills development These are the skills required by corporate South Africa as identified by industry players: - Ability to find and access information. - Proficiency in the English language (effective communication is key). - Written and oral communication skills. - Having a knowledge of the industry landscape and understanding it. - Good oral presentation skills. - Ability to socialise and network. - Technical ability. - Ability to use new information.

Apprentices exit the Developer Factory as employees.

Sponsor/Client benefits - Quality apprentices to select from. - Psychometric assessment and analysis   of apprentice. - Career assessments of each apprentice. - No legal obligation until offer of   employment is accepted. - Apprentices can work on projects for   sponsors while in the factory.

If an apprentice is not selected for placement somewhere within the 6 month term at the Developer Factory, they are automatically referred to a recruitment specialist.