The Africa to Silicon Valley (A2SV) foundation has announced that it has received funding from Google to foster the diversity of technological talent in Africa.
According to the statement, the funding, the amount of which was not given, will allow the foundation to open a permanent office in Ethiopia, hire additional education officers, and hire a product manager. Over the following two years, A2SV plans to extend its presence in Ghana and train an additional 330 students in Ethiopia and Ghana.
Emre Varol, the Founder and Head of Delivery at A2SV, emphasised the foundation’s importance to young learners “Academic education does not provide students with the skills they require in real-world situations. This need is filled by our intensive training programme, which includes daily classes, bootcamps, and real-world projects.”
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According to a survey by worldwide talent and organisational management firm Korn Ferry, the globe could face a tech worker shortfall of more than 85 million by 2030. Africa, which has the world’s youngest population, with over 400 million young people aged 15 to 35, has the potential to fill this gap provided technological abilities are developed in a timely manner.
Since its inception in 2019, the Africa to Silicon Valley Foundation has prioritised the development of exceptional talent. The foundation provides a rigorous training programme that prepares individuals for interviews with top technology companies. The training includes a variety of topics, including algorithms and data structures, soft skills, and real-world project experience.
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