Tech Camp, the technological training hotbed of Seguros Bolívar

One of the purposes that Seguros Bolívar has set for itself on its way to digital transformation is to train young people in software development in the country. This is how through the Tech Camp hotbed, which has led five promotions in the last three years, they have managed to train and consolidate a work team that today integrates the company’s digital ecosystem.

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According to Andro Lowenstein, Vice President of Technology at Seguros Bolívar, the country is lacking qualified talent in technology, added to the fact that the little talent that there is seeks to work for international companies, “which has generated a high turnover of personnel in local companies.”

“In view of these challenges, how did we manage, on the one hand, to have people trained to continue with this digital transformation, and on the other hand, how did we generate a sense of belonging to the company? This is how we started this project that seeks to train, but at the same time builds a countryLowenstein added.

According to company figures, the turnover of technology personnel went from 38% to 13%. Likewise, Of the 206 people who make up the Seguros Bolívar technology team, 51 are trained at the Tech Camp.

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“Although before the pandemic these roles and positions were highly sought after and desired, after the pandemic talent without borders became a reality (…) However, in these last three years we have managed to train talent that seeks to be in the business”, explained Livi Betancur, Vice President of Human Talent at Seguros Bolívar.

Throughout the training process, the Seguros Bolívar Tech Camp has two important phases. The first is a three-month period focused on training young people in everything related to software development.

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This is how the selected ones, who They can be from anywhere in the national territory, They are accompanied by specialized mentors and learn while executing development challenges.

For its part, the second phase, which has another three months, young people participate in the development of business challenges and have the opportunity to put their knowledge to the test.

It is noteworthy that those young people who participate in the process enter with a salary.

“From the beginning we choose the best in all software development management. Likewise, they must have soft skills that help them throughout their training process. The good thing about this Tech Camp is that in the end the best are linked to the company as junior developers to start their career plan as Vice President of TechnologyLowenstein commented.

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Although it is said that one of the main challenges faced by young people in the country to training in programming and technology careers is English, The Seguros Bolívar Tech Camp has also opened the possibility for local talent who does not have a second language to continue training.

Those interested may participate in the sixth edition of the Tech Camp, which expects to bring together more than 9,000 people virtually. Likewise, the program seeks to integrate more women seeking training in software development skills.

JOHANA LORDUY
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