The Problem

Kampala has a bustling and growing tech scene – there is a huge demand for ICT skills from both corporates and start-ups, and not enough supply due to inadequate training opportunities. University courses are not geared towards developing practical work skills.

Existing programmes in the region are scare and do not have a focus on connecting talent with local jobs. There are additional challenges for women who lack the confidence and conviction to pursue male dominated careers.

Our Solution

We have partnered with The Innovation Village (a local start up hub) to bring a high quality course training young Ugandan women in coding, equipping them with the skills to find jobs in software development and STEM careers.

The course not only focuses on developing hard coding skills (in collaboration with local businesses), but also developing other attributes such as positive mind set and work readiness. It ends with a hackathon where students solve real time challenges for local businesses leading. Successful graduates are offered internships, scholarships and other linking opportunities through our ecosystem of partners.