Welcome to Girls can code
Dear Aspiring #TecHER
Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary tech journey? Look no further because Girls Can Code is here to champion your success every step of the way.
Embrace the Girls Can Code revolution. Your journey starts here!
About the Program
The Girls Can Code project
is a PanAfrican Capital Foundation initiative
The Girls Can Code project is a PanAfrican Capital Foundation initiative geared towards creating a supportive and conducive tech ecosystem for women and girls like you through expert-facilitated hands-on learning experiences. This 3-month program is a tech upskilling workshop that will equip every young woman with market-demand skills necessary to jumpstart careers and journeys in the technology sector.
The program is strategically positioned to close the digital and technology knowledge gap between men and women in the technology ecosystem, as well as to provide equal access to technology and technology-related opportunities for women and girls, particularly those from underserved communities in Lagos State, Nigeria
Learning Tracks
Prepare to be amazed by our three enriching tracks which have been meticulously crafted to give you the ultimate headstart in your tech journey.
Why You Should Sign Up
Empowerment
Learning a tech skill empowers you as a young lady by providing you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the digital world confidently. It allows you to take control of your own technological experiences and opens doors to new opportunities.
Future-Proofing
In today's rapidly evolving world, technology is becoming increasingly integrated into every industry. By learning a tech skill, you are equipping yourself with a valuable asset that will remain relevant and in demand for years to come, ensuring you are prepared for the future job market.
Increased Career Options
Tech skills offer a wide range of career possibilities. From coding and programming to web design and digital marketing, learning a tech skill opens up numerous career paths and gives you the flexibility to explore various industries and roles.
Breaking Stereotypes
Women in the Nigerian tech space make up just about 22% of the industry workforce and by engaging in tech education, you challenge and break down gender stereotypes that are prevalent in the tech industry. You can become a role model, inspiring other girls to pursue their interests in technology and thereby proving that women can thrive in the world of tech.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Tech skills encourage logical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Through coding or troubleshooting, you will develop analytical skills and learn to approach challenges with creativity and resilience.
Entrepreneurship Opportunities
Learning a tech skill can ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in you. With this newfound knowledge, you can develop your own tech-based project or startup, turning your innovative ideas into reality and becoming a creator and innovator in your own right.
The Girls Can Code Community
You get the unique opportunity to join our community of female tech enthusiasts who are also participants in this training and are at different stages in their tech journey.
Are you
Ready?
FAQs
Our Girls Can Code training program is specifically designed for women who are interested in improving their technology and are eager to develop their skills and knowledge in these focus areas:
- Data Science
- Data Analytics
- Web Development (Frontend/Backend)
From a beginner looking to kick-start her tech journey to an experienced professional seeking to upskill herself, our program offers valuable learning opportunities for women at all levels.
We welcome participants from diverse educational and professional backgrounds, and no prior technical experience is required for our tracks. We aim to provide a stepping stone into a career in technology where women from various backgrounds can thrive.
The duration of our tech training program varies depending on the specific track you choose. Our programs are comprehensive courses spanning several months. Each track is carefully structured to ensure you receive a well-rounded learning experience.
This program is completely FREE.
The skills you will learn in the program vary depending on the program track you choose. These include:
- Data science: data collection, cleaning, analysis, and interpretation
- Data analytics: statistical and machine learning techniques
- Frontend web development: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Backend web development: Python, Java, and PHP
There are many career opportunities available to graduates of the program across diverse industries. Some of the jobs you may be qualified for include:
- Data scientist
- Data analyst
- Frontend web developer
- Backend web developer
- Software engineer
- Technical product manager
You can apply for the program here.
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