Developing a code for life: Why technology is no longer just a career path, but a life skill

Published on August 17, 2026

Samantha Jennings, Head of Operations at Avella, argues that technology should be viewed as an essential life skill rather than simply a career path. Drawing on her own unconventional journey into tech, she explores why confidence, curiosity and transferable skills are just as important as coding when inspiring the next generation of women in technology.

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