Tech4dev announced it is launching a new edition of its women Techsters fellowship. The non-profit social enterprise wants, through this initiative, to bridge the digital divide between men and women in the tech sector.

The training combines theory and practice to give women the opportunity to enter the job market. It is specifically designed for technology novices who are encountering technology for the first time. Applicants for the scholarship must be between the ages of 16 and 40 and reside in one of the following countries: South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Algeria, South Sudan, Morocco, Angola, Mozambique, Madagascar, and Egypt.

Successful candidates will be trained in the skills of blockchain, cybersecurity, data science and artificial intelligence engineering, mixed reality/3D animation, mobile application development, product design (UI/UX), product management, and software development.

The Women Techsters Fellowship Program aims to increase the number of girls and women with improved livelihoods and access to digital jobs. The program will begin in May 2022 for one year, including 6 months of intensive training, followed by a 6-month internship. At the same time, learners will participate in a mentoring program to help them build technology careers and technology-based businesses. Applications are due by March 22, 2022.

Vanessa Ngono Atangana