The Ladies in Tech Africa in alignment with UN SDG Goal 5 is for ladies across Africa to empower them through technology, equipping them with the skills to thrive in the digital age. Here's why it's a must for ambitious ladies:
Free and Accessible
We're breaking down financial and geographical barriers. This program is fully sponsored!
Become a Tech Powerhouse
Master in-demand digital skills through an intensive 2-month virtual program by learning from industry experts.
Unlock Career Potential
Equip yourself with the tools to land your dream job and become a force to be reckoned with in the tech industry.
Join a Supportive Community
Network with other ambitious women and experienced mentors who will guide you on your path to success.
FAQ’S
The Ladies in Tech Africa initiative is a bootcamp
organized to celebrate Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye (MGO
@76). It aims to empower women across Africa between the
age of 18 and 35 with relevant digital skills, promoting
gender equality and economic development. The bootcamp
will offer hybrid training delivery, combining both
physical and virtual sessions.
The bootcamp is open to ladies across Africa between the
ages of 18 and 35 who are looking to enhance their
digital proficiency and improve career prospects.
The application is open from July 4th - August 4th 2024
for the first cohort, other processes and deadlines will
be announced on The Incubator Hub’s website and social
media channels [insert links]. Interested participants
should check for the latest updates.
The selection criteria will consider factors like the
applicant's motivation, digital skills, and potential to
contribute to the bootcamp's goals.
There is no cost for participants to attend the Ladies
In Tech Africa bootcamp. It is a fully sponsored
bootcamp.
The bootcamp will run for 2 months virtually, with
instructor-led sessions available to all participants
across Africa. There will also be a 2-day in-person
physical bootcamp event held in Nigeria.
The virtual training sessions will cover a range of
relevant digital skills to empower the participants.
The bootcamp will focus on four high-demand digital
skills: Content Writing, Web Development, Product Design
and Data Science.
The virtual sessions will be delivered through an online
platform, with intensive instructor-led sessions that
participants can attend remotely, Participants will
receive links to join the sessions.
Yes, participants will have access to course materials
and resources to complement the virtual training
sessions.
Participants will be able to interact with instructors
and other participants through features like live Q&A,
discussion forums, and virtual breakout rooms.
Participants need a reliable internet connection, a
laptop or desktop computer, and a webcam to fully engage
in the virtual training sessions. The online learning
platform used for the program will be accessible through
a web browser, so no specialized software is required.
Headphones or a microphone may also be helpful for
optimal audio quality during the live sessions.
Yes, all virtual sessions will be recorded and made
available to participants for later viewing.
Recorded sessions will be accessible through the
designated online portal. Participants will receive
login details upon registration.
Progress will be monitored through regular assessments,
project evaluations, and feedback from instructors.
The virtual training sessions are an integral part of
the Ladies In Tech Africa initiative, hence all
participants are expected to actively engage with the
online modules and instructors. The physical bootcamp
event is designed to complement the virtual learning,
not replace it. Attending the full program, virtual
especially, is required to get the most out of the
bootcamp’s experience.
Yes, participants will be given assignments and projects
to work on throughout the duration of the virtual
training. These are designed to provide hands-on
experience and practical application of the skills being
taught.
If you experience technical issues, please contact our
technical support team immediately. Their contact
information will be provided at the orientation stage of
the bootcamp, and they will assist you in resolving any
issues.
The criteria for physical bootcamp is complete
attendance during virtual sessions. Promptness to
assignments, essentially the best performing
participants.
The 2-day in-person bootcamp will be held in Nigeria.
Specific dates and location details will be communicated
to selected participants before the event.
The physical bootcamp will provide an opportunity for
hands-on learning, networking, and immersive experiences
related to the digital skills covered in the virtual
training.
Travel plans might not be available. However,
transportation to the event venue and accommodation
support for the physical bootcamp will be communicated
to selected participants before the event.
Yes, the bootcamp will provide various support
mechanisms, including mentorship from industry experts,
to guide and support the participants throughout the
bootcamp.
Participants who successfully complete the program will
receive a certificate of completion from the Ladies In
Tech Africa initiative.
The schedule for the virtual training sessions will be
provided upon registration. Sessions will be held at
convenient times to accommodate participants from
different time zones.
You can stay updated on the Ladies In Tech Africa
program by regularly checking the initiative's website
and following its social media channels.
