How Equity and iamtheCODE Plan to Train 600,000 Youth in AI and Digital Skills Across Africa
Equity Group Foundation and iamtheCODE have launched a partnership to train 600,000 African youth in AI and digital skills..
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The Equity Group Foundation (EGF) and iamtheCODE have partnered to train 600,000 young people across Africa in artificial intelligence (AI), coding, and other digital skills.
- This initiative offers free access to 65,000 online courses, mentorship programs, and certification, primarily targeting women, girls, and underserved youth.
- Dr. James Mwangi, Executive Chairman of Equity Group Foundation, emphasized equipping youth with future skills like AI, coding, and data analytics to thrive in a technology-driven world.
- Participants will also gain soft skills, and Equity Group will provide loans for tools, internships, and startup support, linking graduates to its network of 23 million customers.
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