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Girls In Tech

5-month training & mentorship to launch young African women into tech careers.

Organizer: Africa Agility Foundation
Deadline: November 30, 2025 (in 12 days)
Categories: Bootcamp, Training Program, Mentorship
Regions: Rwanda, Burundi, Liberia, Tanzania, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Sudan, Central African Republic, Djibouti, South Africa, Madagascar, Tunisia, Gambia, Togo, Equatorial Guinea, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Botswana, Mozambique, Comoros, Mauritius, Morocco, Ghana, Algeria, Chad, Cabo Verde, Namibia, Somalia, Niger, Seychelles, Congo, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Mali, Eritrea, South Sudan, Egypt, Gabon, Malawi, Angola, Eswatini, Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Lesotho, Ethiopia, Sao Tome & Principe, Libya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, DR Congo
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African Girls In Tech is a 5-month training and mentorship program by Africa Agility, created to open up technology and entrepreneurship pathways for young African women. It focuses on practical skills, career readiness, and startup support, aiming to improve livelihoods and reduce gender and economic gaps in underserved communities.

Program Snapshot

  • Program Name: African Girls In Tech (GIT)
  • Duration: 5 months (plus optional post-program incubation)
  • Organizer: Africa Agility
  • Location Focus: African women, with particular emphasis on underserved regions
  • Core Focus Areas: Technology skills, Agile methods, mentorship, employability, and entrepreneurship

Overall Program Structure

  • Holistic Journey:
    • Moves participants from foundational training to mentorship, employment pathways, and startup incubation.
  • Blended Focus:
    • Combines technical education, soft skills, and exposure to real-world projects.
  • Outcome Orientation:
    • Targets both career placement and the creation of new tech ventures led by women.

The Four-Stage Approach

  • 01. TrainH3R – Intensive Bootcamp
    • 2-month, instructor-led training.
    • Project-based learning to help participants build practical portfolios.
    • Focus on current industry tools and Agile practices.
  • 02. MentorH3R – Career-Ready Mentorship
    • 3-month mentorship period after the bootcamp.
    • Industry experts support participants with job readiness, guidance, and professional development.
    • Emphasis on building confidence, networks, and clarity on career paths.
  • 03. HireH3R – Employment and Internship Pathways
    • Links participants to internship and job opportunities with partner organizations.
    • Aims to connect trained talent with real vacancies in technology and related fields.
    • Designed to improve the employability and economic outcomes of graduates.
  • 04. IncubateH3R – Entrepreneurship Support
    • 6-month entrepreneurship training for those interested in building ventures.
    • Includes pitching sessions, exposure to funding opportunities, and business support.
    • Intended to help participants turn ideas into viable tech startups.

Long-Term Goals

  • Empowerment Objective:
    • Equip and empower 500,000 African girls by 2030 with technology and Agile skills.
  • Projected Outcomes by 2030:
    • TrainH3R: 500,000 girls trained in tech and Agile competencies.
    • MentorH3R: 80% of trained participants connected to professional networks and ongoing career support.
    • HireH3R: 60% of participants employed in relevant roles.
    • IncubateH3R: 10% of graduates becoming founders of tech startups.

Target Audience

  • Primary Participants:
    • Undergraduates.
    • Unemployed women.
    • Low-income African women.
  • Age Range:
    • 18–25 years old.

Training Tracks and Schools

School of Product

  • Product Design
    • Focus on user-friendly interface design and user experience concepts.
    • Equips participants to design digital products with usability in mind.
  • Product Management
    • Covers the full product lifecycle: ideation, development, and go-to-market.
    • Builds skills in planning, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Digital Marketing
    • Training in content creation, social media management, and online brand promotion.
    • Prepares participants to run digital campaigns and grow online communities.
  • Branding and Marketing
    • Emphasis on strategy, positioning, and value creation for customers.
    • Helps participants understand how to build and communicate compelling brands.
  • Scrum Mastery
    • Training in Scrum principles and Agile frameworks.
    • Prepares participants to function as effective Scrum Masters on tech teams.

School of Engineering

  • Cloud Computing
    • Training on cloud infrastructure concepts and roles of cloud engineers.
    • Focus on building and maintaining cloud-based systems and services.
  • Artificial Intelligence
    • Introduction to AI engineering and model development.
    • Exposure to algorithms such as random forests, linear regression, and related techniques.
  • Frontend Development
    • Skills for creating engaging, user-facing web interfaces.
    • Focus on responsive, modern, and accessible web experiences.
  • Backend Development
    • Training on server-side logic and data processing.
    • Emphasis on building efficient, scalable web applications.
  • Mobile App Development
    • Covers mobile programming fundamentals and app lifecycle.
    • Training on building, testing, and deploying applications on mobile platforms.

School of Decentralized Technologies

  • Web3
    • Training on decentralized applications and blockchain-based systems.
    • Prepares participants for emerging internet technologies and ecosystems.
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
    • Skills for designing connected devices and smart systems.
    • Focus on automation, data collection, and industry applications.
  • Cybersecurity
    • Training in securing digital systems and networks from cyber threats.
    • Emphasis on risk awareness, prevention, and response strategies.
  • Cryptocurrency (Crypto)
    • Introduction to blockchain concepts and digital assets.
    • Covers the use and implications of cryptocurrencies in finance and innovation.
  • Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
    • Training on unique digital assets and tokenization.
    • Explains how NFTs are created, traded, and used in various digital ecosystems.

School of Data

  • Data Science and Machine Learning
    • Focus on data modeling, analysis, and predictive modeling.
    • Training in building and testing prototypes, algorithms, and custom analytical solutions.

Application and Participation

  • Application Process:
    • Prospective participants can apply via the organizer’s official “Apply Now” channel linked to the program.
    • Application details, timelines, and selection criteria are provided directly by Africa Agility.
  • Program Format and Frequency:
    • Common questions covered by the program’s FAQ include:
      • The full duration and structure of the GIT program.
      • Available tracks and how many times it runs per year.
      • Whether the program is online, physical, or hybrid.
      • Hands-on nature of courses and next steps after the bootcamp.
    • Specifics are clarified by the organizer through FAQs and support contacts.
  • Eligibility Clarifications:
    • The program is designed specifically for young African women; any eligibility restrictions (e.g., gender, assessments, or prerequisites) are defined by the organizer and communicated during application.

African Girls In Tech sits within a broader ecosystem of initiatives aimed at building Africa’s next generation of female technologists and founders. This listing is intended to inform potential applicants, partners, and other stakeholders about the structure and focus of the program; all application processes, selection decisions, and program delivery remain fully managed by Africa Agility.