Empower Apps

Leo talks with Sarah Gretter, Director of the Apple Developer Academy - MSU Detroit about what the Apple Developer Academy does and how it prepares students for the real world of iOS app development.

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Youtube Video - https://youtu.be/2uXDG04aJUI

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Show Notes

  • What kind of unique skills does the Academy teach
  • How does it differ from a college class or coding boot camp
  • What do you think are the most important skills students could learn to participate in the iOS app economy
  • What skills do you focus on?
    • coding
    • design
    • business
  • What are some unique challenges students run into?
  • What do you find to be the most difficult part for students to get started?

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Creators & Guests

Host
Leo Dion
Swift developer for Apple devices and more; Founder of BrightDigit; husband and father of 6 adorable kids
Guest
Sarah Gretter, PhD
Associate Director @MSUHub | Apple Developer Academy MSU Detroit (Tweets are my own)

What is Empower Apps?

An exploration of Apple business news and technology. We talk about how businesses can use new technology to empower their business and employees, from Leo Dion, founder of BrightDigit.