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Welcome to our Campus Blog section! This is your go-to spot for the latest buzz from the 42 Wolfsburg multiverse, where we share exciting updates, dive into tech trends, and dish out coding tips.

42 Wolfsburg: Software Engineering Education for all.

With the support of Volkswagen, we are bringing the French success story École 42 to Wolfsburg. 42 is the kind of software academy that many young developers are dreaming of because they have the freedom to learn what they want at their own pace.

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Why 42 Wolfsburg Graduates make good hires

At 42 Wolfsburg, we don’t just teach syntax; we cultivate a mindset. While traditional degrees focus on theory, our peer-to-peer model is designed to produce engineers who can solve real-world problems from day one.

The recent success of three of our students—Ahsan Abdul SalamSantiago Tena Hernandez, and Emanuel Scura—is a perfect testament to this. After completing their internships at our partner company New Yorker, all three were officially hired as full-time Junior Software Developers.

What makes this story special is that there was no obligation to hire. They earned their spots by bringing a unique blend of technical agility and high-level soft skills to the table.

Built @42: How Mich & Danylo are Solving the Transit "Information Gap" with TrainPulse

Imagine standing on a freezing platform in Hannover, watching your departure time pass while the official app still insists your train is “on time”. This “information black hole” was the spark for Mich and Danylo, two students at 42 Wolfsburg, to bridge the gap between official data and the real-time ground truth.

Built @42: How Tomislav is Redefining Medical Tools​

Sometimes, the greatest innovations are born from the moments we feel most defeated. What started as a journey back home to regroup after a setback, turned into a mission to disrupt medical tech. Through a chance meeting and a shared vision, a new kind of surgical precision began to take shape. This is a story about finding opportunity in the unexpected and the power of starting over.

Built @42: How Erwin is changing Spatial Collaboration with his own Start-Up​

After completing the Core Curriculum at 42 Wolfsburg, Erwin Küchel began a journey that took him from a student coder to a startup founder. His project, SpatiaLink, is a powerful testament to what happens when technical skill meets the unwavering confidence in one’s own ability to learn.Discover Pietro inspiring career change from urban planning to software engineering in our latest blog piece. Learn how Pietro’s passion for coding, reignited by 42’s innovative curriculum, led him to a thriving career at Capgemini. 

Dmitrii’s ChooChoo App Takes on Public Transport

Meet Dmitrii, the brain behind ChooChoo—an iOS application that makes using public transport throughout Germany a little easier and more convenient! Discover how his passion and education merged to tackle real-world challenges in our latest blog post.

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Real World Impact: Yuliia's Internship Experience at Porsche

Yuliia’s journey from an entrepreneurial venture in Ukraine to learning programming and joining a team at Porsche exemplifies the unexpected paths our program can forge. Join us as we explore Yuliia’s internship at Porsche, where we discuss her challenges, achievements, and the valuable lessons she learned.

Charting New Paths: Insights from Pietro, a 42 Wolfsburg Student

Discover Pietro inspiring career change from urban planning to software engineering in our latest blog piece. Learn how Pietro’s passion for coding, reignited by 42’s innovative curriculum, led him to a thriving career at Capgemini. 

Real-World Impact:
Insights from former 42 Wolfsburg students

The true measure of 42 Wolfsburg’s impact is reflected in the stories of its students. These narratives of transformation and growth highlight not just the breadth and depth of the education provided but also the real-world applications of the skills acquired.

Bridging the Tech Gender Gap:
Our Discovery Piscine for Women

Explore the empowering journey of women at 42 Wolfsburg’s Discovery Piscine. This blog delves into their transformative experience in web development, highlighting the importance of diversity in tech. Read firsthand accounts of their learning, collaboration, and growth in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Meet Danyil: The 100th Graduate of 42 Wolfsburg!

Reaching our 100th graduate at 42 Wolfsburg isn’t just a milestone; it’s a moment to spotlight the unique journeys that bring our numbers to life. Danyil Sas marks this special count. 

Shaping Careers Together: 42 Wolfsburg and T-Systems 🤝

Learn about the successful transition of 42 Wolfsburg alumni, Madis and Michail, from interns to full-time roles at T-Systems, emphasizing the effectiveness of 42 Wolfsburg’s learning approach and the synergy between their educational model and T-Systems’ work environment.

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