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Shopify
Dev Degree
Dev Degree is Shopify’s work-integrated learning program, combining an accredited university degree with double the experience of a traditional co-op. It emerged from concerns that graduates often knew theory but lacked practical software-development skills, and it required a long-term partnership with a university willing to change curriculum and assessments. At Carleton, students take three courses each semester while working 25 hours weekly at Shopify; students also complete a first-year Developer Skills Training program, submit practicum reports every four months, and receive technical and Life@Shopify mentors. The program allocates at least 20% of degree credits to practicums and uses learning outcomes influenced by ACM and IEEE Computer Society standards. Shopify reports 95% retention, women representing over 50% of students, and students becoming productive after nine months; it has expanded to York University, while the company says broader adoption is needed.

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21 posts about Education. Every summary links to the original.

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Shopify
Dev Degree
Dev Degree is Shopify’s work-integrated learning program, combining an accredited university degree with double the experience of a traditional co-op. It emerged from concerns that graduates often knew theory but lacked practical software-development skills, and it required a long-term partnership with a university willing to change curriculum and assessments. At Carleton, students take three courses each semester while working 25 hours weekly at Shopify; students also complete a first-year Developer Skills Training program, submit practicum reports every four months, and receive technical and Life@Shopify mentors. The program allocates at least 20% of degree credits to practicums and uses learning outcomes influenced by ACM and IEEE Computer Society standards. Shopify reports 95% retention, women representing over 50% of students, and students becoming productive after nine months; it has expanded to York University, while the company says broader adoption is needed.

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