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In the video titled 'Lightning Talk: Apprenticeships,' presented by Eloy Duran at the Rocky Mountain Ruby 2013 event, the importance of apprenticeship programs in developing programming skills and real-world experience is highlighted. Duran, an apprentice in ThoughtBot's Apprentice program, emphasizes the role these programs play in bridging the gap between educational bootcamps and actual employment as a software developer. Key points discussed in the video include: - **Significance of Apprenticeship Programs**: Duran advocates for apprenticeship programs as essential for new developers, allowing them to gain hands-on experience working on real code and projects. - **Learning Environment**: He mentions the structured learning environment provided by these programs, where apprentices learn from experienced developers through pairing and mentorship. - **Skill Development**: The video highlights not only the technical skills acquired, such as writing high-quality code and tests, but also the importance of soft skills and understanding business operations, including attending sales meetings and learning about invoicing. - **Encouragement to Participate**: Duran urges both individuals and companies to engage with or start apprenticeship programs to enhance the learning and development pipeline for emerging developers. Duran concludes his talk with a call to action, encouraging the audience to consider the benefits of apprenticeships and their potential impact on career growth for aspiring developers.
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