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    "everything was so awesome. It is such a nice combination of task to experience the actual working of the team or organization in the field before you actually step in it."-- Student from Vellore Institute of Technology
    "The program is diverse and dives into various topics. Unlike most programs that focus on beginner level skills and sticks to a single topic, this program is focused on multiple topics like cloud computing, IoT, Software Development Lifecycle etc. Everything taught in this program relates to real life work."-- Student from National University of Science and Technology
    "The virtual experience program challenged me to learn about new technologies I would otherwise not have discovered on my own."-- Student from Nnamdi Azikiwe University
    "I get to know how to use my knowledge on the topics i learned in college and i get to know some other topics which i don't know and learned about them which will be useful for next steps in my career."-- Student from Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies
    "I seriously loved learning about the range of tasks that Blackbird portfolio Software Engineers can be involved with, ranging from web-development, product, agile retros, hardware and devops/CICD. I found the tasks very reflective of real-life scenarios, and as though I was really an intern working through the tasks at each company."-- Student from University of Sydney
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    Introduction from Blackbird

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Collaborate Using GitHub with Propeller
    1-2 hours
    Introductory
    Manage your repo using GitHub CLI
    What you'll learn
    • The role of Git and GitHub in managing and reviewing code changes
    • How branching and pull requests support safe, collaborative development
    • How command-line workflows can be documented and reused
    What you'll do
    • Create a React application and push it to a GitHub repository
    • Use GitHub CLI to create a branch, open a pull request, and merge changes
    • Document your Git and GitHub commands in a shell script
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    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced6-7 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsAdvanced

    Welcome to Blackbird’s Virtual Experience Program! We are so excited to have you here!

    We are a venture capital fund based in Australia and New Zealand. We invest in every type of technology and are unified by wild ambitions. This program is an embodiment of what we value the most as a company and will allow you to explore the compelling work that startups do all over the world.

    During this program, you will gain valuable insight into what it’s like to be a software engineer in a startup environment. You will also get the opportunity to practice practical skills such as how to build and verify code, assess cloud infrastructure, and more! The best part? After completing each module, you will have the opportunity to compare your work with real work sample answers from experts working at some of Blackbird's portfolio companies. This will give you the chance to learn from their process and improve in the future. Upon completing the program you will also earn a certificate that can help you stand out during your job search!

    We hope that this program will be an interactive and valuable resource for you as you explore the world of startups and build skills for your future career!

    Please note: to complete this program and earn your completion certificate, you will need to submit only 3 out of 6 tasks.

    Lilypad: The place our startups hire great talent from. 🙌 

    The Lilypad is an exclusive hiring platform for Blackbird’s 90+ portfolio companies, helping you get in front of startups and leapfrog into your dream job. It’s free and takes less than five minutes to create a profile and fill out your career preferences, where you’ll then get introduced directly to our founders and operators. 

    Sign up here.

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Version Control
    Collaboration
    React Development
    Unit Testing
    JavaScript Programming
    A/B Testing
    Product Analytics
    Project Management
    Agile Methodology
    Arduino Programming

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from industry experts. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for the job.
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 6-7 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in future applications. Show recruiters you're the right fit.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 6-7 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in future applications. Show recruiters you're the right fit.
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    Explore the world and work software engineering at start ups

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