Student Experience
OK, so the program sounds innovative and cool and it's great that there's a team dedicated to student success, but what is life really like for Dev Degree students?
A Day in the Life of a Dev Degree Student
Strong sense of community
The Dev Degree cohorts are small and diverse and tend to quickly form into a cohesive community.
"Whether it's with work, school, or personal life, the support system is a huge reason I've been able to grow into the person I am today."
- Nicholas Ellul, Dev Degree Alumni
How you'll split your time
First year - Carleton University and Domincan University
Each term, you'll take university courses and spend ~25 hours/week at Shopify. In year one, you'll spend your first eight months on the Developer Skills Training Path learning the tools and technologies that will prepare you for your first Development Placement. After eight months, you'll join your first Development Placement!
First year - York University
Each term, you'll take university courses and spend 80 percent of your time (~40 hours/week at Shopify) and 20 percent of your time taking classes at York. In year one, you'll spend your first four months on the Developer Skills Training Path learning the tools and technologies that will prepare you for your first Development Placement. After four months, you'll join your first Development Placement!
After First Year - Carleton University and Dominican
You'll continue to split your time between university and Shopify. Each term, you'll take university courses and spend ~25 hours/week at Shopify. Throughout these years, you'll spend your time at Shopify working on an Development team and learning while doing. Our team will continue to support your growth, so five hours of your weekly Shopify hours are dedicated to personal development.
After First Year - York University
You'll continue to split your time between university and Shopify. Each term, you'll continue to take university courses and spend 80 percent of your time (~40 hours/week at Shopify) and 20 percent of your time taking classes at York. Throughout these years, you'll spend your time at Shopify working on an Development team and learning while doing. Our team will continue to support your growth, so five hours of your weekly Shopify hours are dedicated to personal development.
A culture of support and mentorship
Mentorship and support play a significant role in student success and are woven throughout the Dev Degree program. Our dedicated team ensures you are never left feeling lost or floundering, and development team mentors and colleagues will help you get the most out of your placements.
Remote education and learning
The Dev Degree program is digital by design. Like a lot of Shopify employees, you'll be able to learn and work remotely, safely, and with modern technology and tools. Learn more about how we've adapted and reimagined work at Shopify.
"I am always blown away by just how much time my colleagues will make available to help me. I have never reached out to someone for support (technical or personal) and not have them enthusiastically jump in to help. This is really what makes Dev Degree special."
- Cailyn Edwards, Dev Degree Alumni