The Hub: How Persons Can Be Trained In Tech

The terminology “tech” seems to be an ambiguous one. Most times, it is misinterpreted and oftentimes, defined by the word – coding.

The Importance of Mental Health Advocacy for Techies – The Hub Podcast

Did you know that posting memes and spending time on social media as a means of relieving stress are all negative coping mechanisms with long-term effects on techies? It's true! And not just that, but also that staying physically isolated for long periods has adverse effects on your mental health, as well as your productivity. Well, today on The Hub Podcast, we're bringing you professional facts and advice on how to manage and balance out your mental health as a techie. Listen to this week's podcast and be informed, and entertained by our special guest, Philip Dimka. Your mental health matters and so do you!

1. The Importance of Mental Health Advocacy for Techies 28:10
2. The Impact of E-commerce in Strengthening the Supply and Distribution Chain of Nigerian Businesses 28:34
3. The Importance of Financial Literacy in Business 34:00
4. The Impact of Technology on Music Experiences 11:37
5. Harnessing Tech Skills with the Code Plateau Initiative 33:45

A lot of people have come to the conclusion that their place can’t be found in tech as a result of the outlook of things—it looks broad and versatile from within. The tech ecosystem is wide; but with the advent of new technologies, like Microsoft, it’s become wide enough to accommodate everyone—whether skilled or unskilled in the field.

Tabitha Hris is the Pioneer of Hriscare Foundation, co-founder at GoVirtual Africa, the Northern Coordinator of the Microsoft Community in Nigeria and today’s guest on the podcast. She will be taking us through her journey and providing us with insights on how people can be trained in tech.

“Coding is not that crazy! You don’t need to be a coder or programmer. All you need to do is define what you want, how you want it and with that, you can find your place”, Tabitha Hris said.