Who Can Apply
Eligibility

Who Can Apply

Individual Training Programs for Students & Professionals

For anyone starting or moving up in a tech career: students, graduates and working people.

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Who Qualifies?

High School Graduates

Start your tech career right after secondary school with professional training

  • Completed secondary school (WASSCE/GCE)
  • Age 18-30 years old
  • Basic English literacy
  • No prior tech experience needed

University/Diploma Students

Complement your degree with in-demand tech skills for better career prospects

  • Currently enrolled or recently graduated
  • Any field of study welcome
  • Available for program duration
  • Eager to gain practical tech skills

Career Changers

Switch careers into the fast-growing tech industry with our support

  • Any educational background
  • Currently employed or seeking employment
  • Motivation to transition into tech
  • Commitment to complete the program

Career Upgraders

Level up your current career with new tech skills and certifications

  • Working professionals seeking advancement
  • Basic computer literacy helpful
  • Clear career development goals
  • Dedicated to skill improvement

What You Get

Priority Given To:

  • Women and girls (70%+ of our students)
  • Underserved and rural communities
  • First-generation tech learners
  • Demonstrated commitment and financial need

Included in Your Training:

  • Professional tech training & certification
  • All necessary equipment & software
  • Career counseling & job placement support
  • Professional network & mentorship

Looking to Train Your Team or Organization?

We offer customized corporate training programs, workshops, and capacity building for businesses, NGOs, schools, and government organizations.

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What makes an application strong

Clear motivation, honest availability, willingness to work in teams, and evidence that the learner can persist through a structured programme.

  • Be honest about your goals, time, and support needs.
  • Read the course notes before you choose.
  • If one course is not the right fit yet, another may be.
Readiness matters more than polish

What Helps

Learners do not need to arrive with a perfect story. What matters more is whether they can engage honestly with the process and commit to showing up for the cohort.

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Once the fit feels clearer, keep moving

Next Steps

Next: see the courses open now, or how applying works.