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Can you really change careers, raise a family, and break into software? In this episode of Workplus, host Richard Kirk sits down with Mia, a software tester and apprentice based in Northern Ireland. From Lego robots at school to debugging real-world code, Mia shares her journey from stay-at-home mum to thriving tech professional. She shows how apprenticeships, remote work, and supportive employers are opening doors for women, parents, and career changers across Belfast and beyond. A hopeful reminder that it’s never too late to build a meaningful career in tech.

In This Episode:
• How a wedding conversation sparked Mia’s career change
• What apprenticeships offer parents and returners
• The role of a software tester and how it differs from developers
• How remote work reshaped career possibilities for mothers
• The importance of flexibility in learning and working
• Why the apprenticeship model is good for employers
• Encouragement for women exploring software careers
• How real-life work enriches academic learning

YouTube Chapters:
00:00:00 - Coming up...
00:00:42 - Meet Mia: Mum and software tester
00:01:00 - From family life to career change
00:02:16 - The power of word-of-mouth and inspiration
00:03:29 - A sister’s influence and learning to code
00:04:28 - Applying for the apprenticeship
00:05:19 - Intimidation and early experiences with tech
00:06:08 - What drew Mia to software
00:07:05 - Roles in tech beyond coding
00:09:04 - A day in the life: work, school runs, and calls
00:12:14 - How the apprenticeship model works
00:15:29 - Why software needs more women
00:16:33 - Pride in solving real-world problems
00:18:32 - Encouragement for women and girls
00:20:00 - Why employers should offer apprenticeships
Final thoughts and wrap-up

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