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Frequently asked questions
Application process and selection criteria
  • Who can apply to the Digital Explorers II programme?
    You can apply for the professional track if you have a work record in any of those roles:
    -Backend Developer (mid-senior level)
    -Frontend Developer (mid-senior level)
    -DevOps (mid-senior level)

    You can apply for traineeship track if you have relevant experience* in Data Analysis (entry/junior level).

    *Relevant experience - work or internship experience in a data analyst role, certified data analysis courses, volunteer roles or other activities that gave you valuable knowledge that you can apply practically.
  • What are the essential qualifications and details needed to embark on the Digital Explorers journey?
    To apply for professional track:
    -Must currently reside in Nigeria, Armenia, or Kenya and be a citizen of the country in question.
    -Requires 3-5 years of documented relevant work experience. Up to 10 years is also acceptable :).
    -You have at least a Bachelor’s Degree (preferably related to your field of work) from an accredited tertiary institution (but if you don’t, then you must have at least 5 years of relevant work experience);
    -Strong motivation to be a part of the Digital Explorers programme.
    -Ability to commit time to the full selection process.
    -Willingness to relocate to the Baltics in Q2-Q3 of 2024.
    -An international passport valid at least until July 1st, 2025, is necessary as you progress in the selection process.

    To apply for traineeship track:
    -Must currently reside in Nigeria, Armenia, or Kenya and be a citizen of the country in question.
    -Should hold a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited tertiary institution, graduated anytime from now until June 1st, 2022.
    -Requires at least 1 year of relevant internship and/or work experience in the Data Analysis field.
    -Strong motivation to join the Digital Explorers programme.
    -Ability to commit time to the entire selection process.
    -Willingness to relocate to the Baltics in Q2-Q3 of 2024 for up to six months.
    -An international passport valid at least until July 1st, 2025, will be needed as you progress in the selection process.

  • Is it necessary for me to travel to the Baltics, or can I be a Digital Explorer from my home country?
    All professionals that will be matched with companies in the Baltics are expected to relocate to the Baltics.
    Regarding trainee track, out of a total of 90 trainees, 65 will be selected for local internship placements. Meanwhile, 25 trainees will have an opportunity to relocate to the Baltics.
  • When is the deadline to apply?
    The call for applications will be closed on January 29th, 2024. However, we strongly encourage you to submit your own application asap as the team of evaluators will review the applications on a rolling basis.
  • When will I know if I am selected?
    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and practical tests can be distributed to the applicants before the final closure of the call for applications on January 15th. Therefore, if you receive an invitation for a test - you’re through to the next round :) After the evaluation of practical tasks the best applicants will be invited to carry out additional tasks, interviews and further selection activities which will take place through Q1 of 2024
  • How does the selection process work?
    The selection process for both tracks (professional and trainee) will consist of similar stages - starting from the initial application, candidates will then be asked to complete practical task(s) and participate in interviews with the Digital Explorers selection team. For the professional track candidates, this will then lead to company interviews and tasks; trainee track candidates will participate in remote training activities, which will also act as the final selection step before matching with companies. The final matches can take place both virtually or during physical events in your country planned for Q2 of 2024.
  • Can I apply to more than one track or switch tracks after joining?
    The Professional track is directed towards mid to senior level Back-end, Front-end Developers and DevOps specialists. The Trainee track is tailored for entry/junior Data Analysts. You can apply for the different positions in the professional track if you have enough experience; but in terms of tracks (professional / trainee) you should choose the one that best suits your current career path. Once you're part of the selection process for a specific track, you cannot change it.
Programme details and logistics
  • What is the timeline of the programme?
    The candidate selection (for both tracks) stage will take place through Q1 of 2024.
    After that:
    Selected professional track participants will be matched with companies and relocate to the Baltics (Q2 of 2024). The duration of your stay will depend on the length of the employment contract (the minimum validity of the employment contract is 6 months and the programme will be there to support you throughout this period; we will continue to be there for you if you need us in the future).
    Selected trainee track participants will be matched with companies and either relocate to the Baltics, or kick off their journeys with the programme in their country (Q2 2024). The traineeship placement and the data analysis training will last 4 to 6 months in total (relocating Explorers are expected to spend at least 4 months in the Baltics). After this period we will help you find a new career stop in your home country.
  • Am I guaranteed a placement at a company?
    Once past all of the programme selection stages, the ultimate decision will lie with the company, so make sure you do your best in their interviews and tasks. But we will do everything in our power to make sure that you find your perfect match - even if it takes a couple of tries.
    It’s important to note that for the professional track, your employment contract might include a probationary period (it’s a common practice in the Baltics).
  • How many work hours per week are expected from participants in each track?
    Participants in each track have different work hour expectations. Professionals are expected to work full-time, dedicating 40 hours per week to their roles. Trainees, on the other hand, will split their 40-hour week between hands-on training at companies and remote data analysis training.
  • Does the programme facilitate visa and travel logistics for those traveling to the Baltics?
    Yes! If you successfully go through the whole selection process and get matched with an ICT company, the Digital Explorers project team will facilitate migration-related documentation processing and travel logistics. We will guide you in gathering and submitting different documents needed to be able to apply for a visa/permit to work and live in the Baltics. However, keep in mind that the final decision regarding a visa/permit will be made by responsible authorities and we cannot provide a full guarantee that you will be issued the necessary document.
  • Would I be allowed to travel with my family?
    The programme only covers visa and travel expenses for its participants. If you wish to bring family members to live with you, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of their relocation independently.
  • How will I find where to live?
    For the trainee track, accommodation arrangements and costs for the entire duration of your stay will be covered by the programme.
    For the professionals, although we will not cover your accommodation costs, we will help you find a suitable living arrangement so that you’re all set upon arrival.
  • Are language skills a requirement, and if so, which languages are necessary?
    If you are from Kenya, Armenia or Nigeria and fluently speak Lithuanian, Latvian or Estonian - we are very intrigued. However, the most important language to know and be able to communicate is English.
  • What does it mean to live and work in the Baltics?
    If selected for the project, the team will organise training sessions, workshops and Q&A sessions to tell you all about cultural and work environments in the Baltics, tell you all about the local ICT and startup ecosystems and everything else that you would need to know in order to be ready for the journey ahead.
  • What about my social life?
    We know that you will be busy working and studying, but we will make sure that you also have fun and enjoy your social life in the Baltics. There will be a number of community and network building activities planned for Digital Explorers as well as a local buddy group or project alumni that you can always reach out to.
  • How will the programme work for trainees receiving placements in their home countries?
    The programme structure for those who are relocating and those who are not is very similar. Along with a placement at a local company you will receive data analysis training (which is remote for everyone), take part in networking and community building events (both virtual and physical) and receive all the support that you need to accelerate your career.
Support and benefits
  • Can I take other jobs in addition to being part of the Digital Explorers programme?
    You will be rather busy as an Explorer - having a full time job or an internship, additional learning and various activities that will help you to get exposed to the local ICT ecosystem, so you will have little or no time for other engagements. We expect you to commit your full attention and take the best out of this journey, therefore having additional jobs will not be possible.
  • Are there any financial benefits or stipends provided during the Digital Explorers project?
    For those who are selected to travel to the Baltics (both professionals and trainees), the project covers all relocation costs (visas, travel logistics etc.).
    Professionals are paid a salary agreed with the hosting company for the whole period of employment.
    All trainees (in the Baltics or Kenya, Armenia and Nigeria) are provided stipends for the duration of the programme. For those who are moving to the Baltics, we will cover your accommodation costs as well.
  • What kind of mentorship and support will be provided during the programme?
    The Digital Explorers team will organise regular check-ups and meetings with all programme participants to make sure that your journey is going smoothly and help you solve any issues or provide guidance if you have any questions about your placement, training or life outside of Digital Explorers. Trainees will also have dedicated mentors in their companies so that they always have someone to ask for professional advice.
  • Will the project provide any certifications or acknowledgments upon completion?
    The trainee track participants will receive certificates upon completing the Data Analysis course. This certificate serves as a formal acknowledgment of the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the course, and it can be beneficial for personal and professional development.
  • Will there be any performance evaluations during the programme?
    The traineeship track will have regular meetings between the Explorers, their companies and the project team to check-in how they’re doing, evaluate their progress and see whether any help from us is needed.
    We will also regularly check-in with the professional track participants to see how they are doing and if they need any assistance, but we will not evaluate their performance - this will depend on a given company’s internal procedures.
  • Are there opportunities for employment or further engagement after being a Digital Explorer?
    We can’t promise that you will stay in the company that you worked for or had your internship - this decision belongs to each company individually. However, after you finish your Explorer traineeship we will make sure to provide all help and tools to find your next career stop in your home country by organising activities like career counseling, job fair, bootcamps etc.
  • Are there any health insurance or medical care provisions for Explorers during the program?
    For Explorers that will be relocating to the Baltics, health insurance will be either covered by their employers or by the programme.
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