Codetrain Africa’s ‘Demo Day’ empowers African trainees
Codetrain Africa, a software engineering and design school based in Accra, has held an innovative challenge to empower the youth to tackle global challenges through technology.
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Dubbed: ‘Demo Day’, it is an opportunity for trainees enrolled in the Software Engineering and User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design programs to showcase their technical abilities and creativity.
The event, held last Saturday, brought together students who teamed up to tackle problems presented by companies from various countries, including Germany, Ireland, Senegal, Nigeria, Rwanda and Ghana.
Some of the mobile and web applications displayed included a ‘Leave Management System’ for employers and employees, and the ‘Prescribe’ mobile application for people to book appointments with doctors.
Committed
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Codetrain Africa, Mr Richard Brandt, said the institution was committed to equipping Africa’s youth with world-class skills in technology.
“Codetrain Africa takes committed tertiary graduates from any field of study and transforms them into sought-after innovators through its holistic education-to-employment programme,” he added.
The training, he said, was to prepare students to transition seamlessly into the tech industry, fostering a new generation of tech talent ready to thrive in the global market,” he said.
Mr Brandt said, “Codetrain Africa strives to close the skills gap by offering students technical expertise as there were opportunities for remote jobs from international tech companies.”
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Inception
Mr Brandt said the institution since its inception had trained over 700 individuals with over 89 per cent of students obtaining jobs within six to nine months after graduation.
“This success reflects Codetrain Africa’s ability to prepare its students for roles in top-tier firms both in Africa and abroad.
“We aim to create lasting change within our community and beyond, by providing access to quality education and contributing to economic growth,” he added.
The CEO stressed that the institution was committed to creating lasting change both locally and globally.
Appreciation
Grace Djobokou, a student, thanked Codetrain Africa for the opportunity and encouraged young women to take advantage of the opportunities in the tech sector.
“Girls can dominate in the technology industry. We should not shy away from participating in technology training programmes,” she added.
Benjamin Shadrach Tetteh, a developer, who collaborated on the ‘Prescribe’ mobile application for a Berlin-based company, acknowledged the difficulties faced during the project’s development.
He, however, expressed satisfaction with the final outcome, saying, “It was not easy, but I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished”.
Background
Codetrain Africa is a computer company that nurtures African talents to make an impact in the global tech scene.
They empower people to rise digitally by training them to become software developers and global leaders; setting them up to make an impact in their communities.
It also offers practical training based on projects and also offers a holistic professional training programme.