{"id":763,"date":"2020-04-20T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abanbc.org\/web\/?p=763"},"modified":"2025-05-02T07:24:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T07:24:39","slug":"lu-abikoye-trains-aban-members-on-web-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abanbc.org\/web\/lu-abikoye-trains-aban-members-on-web-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a Career in Tech: A 5-Day Web Design Training Experience with the Association of Brothers Abroad Nobility (ABAN)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"763\" class=\"elementor elementor-763\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8f1ae92 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8f1ae92\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f51afe\" data-id=\"6f51afe\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b68ad0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b68ad0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>When the world came to a standstill during the COVID-19 lockdown, it also presented a unique opportunity \u2014 a time for reflection, skill acquisition, and preparation for the future of work. Recognizing this, the <strong>Association of Brothers Abroad Nobility (ABAN)<\/strong> took a bold step to empower its members by investing in their professional growth.<\/p><p>We invited <strong>Lu Abikoye<\/strong>, a seasoned tech professional and career coach, to lead an enlightening session on &#8220;<strong>Building a Career in Tech and Leveraging Remote Job Opportunities.<\/strong>&#8221; The goal was simple but profound: to equip members with the knowledge and practical skills needed to transition into technology careers, especially at a time when remote work was becoming the new normal.<\/p><h5><strong>A Vision Turned into Action: The 5-Day Intensive Web Design Training<\/strong><\/h5><p>After the inspiring career talk, it was clear that interest in tech had been ignited. To build on the momentum, ABAN organized a <strong>5-day intensive Web Design training<\/strong> specifically for their members. This training was carefully crafted to not just teach theory, but to provide hands-on experience that could immediately be applied in the real world.<\/p><p>Each day of the program was thoughtfully structured:<\/p><h5><strong>Day 1: Introduction to Web Design and Tools of the Trade<\/strong><\/h5><p>Members were introduced to the basics of web design, including an overview of how websites work, essential tools, and the importance of user-centered design.<\/p><h5><strong>Day 2: HTML and CSS Fundamentals<\/strong><\/h5><p>Participants rolled up their sleeves and got practical with HTML and CSS, the building blocks of the web.<\/p><h5><strong>Day 3: Designing Responsive Websites<\/strong><\/h5><p>Understanding that modern users access websites from multiple devices, the focus was on creating mobile-friendly and responsive designs.<\/p><h5><strong>Day 4: Introduction to WordPress and No-Code Tools<\/strong><\/h5><p>To broaden career options, attendees explored WordPress \u2014 a powerful platform that powers a large portion of the internet \u2014 and no-code website builders.<\/p><h5><strong>Day 5: Career Pathways in Web Development and Project Showcase<\/strong><\/h5><p>The final day featured a discussion on different career paths in web development, from Frontend Developer to WordPress Specialist, followed by a project showcase where participants presented websites they had built during the training.We<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ab1e3ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ab1e3ba\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2bd32c6\" data-id=\"2bd32c6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd67d39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd67d39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5><strong>Preparing for a Remote-First Future<\/strong><\/h5><p>One of the key themes throughout the training was the incredible opportunity that remote jobs offer. In a world that increasingly embraces remote work, web design and development skills open doors to freelance gigs, startup opportunities, and full-time remote roles with companies around the globe.<\/p><p><strong>Lu Abikoye<\/strong> emphasized building a strong portfolio, continuous learning, and the power of networking \u2014 practical tips that continue to guide participants on their tech journey.<\/p><h5><strong>A Step in the Right Direction<\/strong><\/h5><p>The initiative by the Association of Brothers Abroad Nobility reflects a forward-thinking approach: investing in the skills of their members to ensure they are not left behind in the digital economy.<br \/>Today, many participants have gone on to pursue careers in tech, some working remotely for international clients, and others building their own web design businesses.<\/p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic may have isolated people physically, but it also sparked a movement of growth and transformation. 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