Zoho, a leading global technology firm, has partnered with She Code Africa (SCA), a prominent non-profit dedicated to empowering women in African tech industries. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the skills of female tech professionals and students throughout the continent.
Enhancing Skills with Low-Code Development
The collaboration focuses on Zoho’s “Train the Trainer” sessions, designed to introduce SCA Academy instructors to Zoho Creator, a robust low-code app development platform. These sessions equip trainers with essential skills to effectively utilize Zoho Creator, enabling them to impart practical knowledge to SCA students. This initiative empowers women to develop impactful applications using low-code technology to solve real-world business challenges.
The Young Creators Program Initiative
Aligned with Zoho Creator’s ‘Young Creators Program’ (YCP) launched globally in 2022, this partnership aims to groom future business leaders by imparting advanced digital skills and fostering technological innovation. The YCP serves as a pivotal training ground, nurturing the next generation of tech-savvy leaders and innovators.
Training and Development in Lagos, Nigeria
Zoho will host a three-day intensive training session in Lagos, Nigeria, inviting 30 female trainers from the SCA Academy. This session will concentrate on enterprise-grade application development through low-code technology. Participants will receive comprehensive training materials and complimentary access to the Creator platform for a year.
Commitment to Local Empowerment
Kehinde Ogundare, Country Head of Zoho Nigeria, underscores the company’s commitment to local community support through their strategy of transnational localism. This strategy involves upskilling and employing local talent, empowering local businesses with technology solutions, and fostering responsible and sustainable development.
Global Impact and Outreach
The YCP has already trained over 2,000 students worldwide in Zoho Creator, providing them with hands-on experience and certification. Beyond technical skills, the program aims to boost confidence, foster personal growth, and create new opportunities in the tech industry.
She Code Africa’s Role and Vision
Maryblessing Okolie, Community Manager at She Code Africa, emphasizes the significance of this partnership in equipping their trainers with cutting-edge low-code technology skills, which will subsequently benefit other students. She Code Africa, with its mission to celebrate and empower young girls and women in tech across Africa, aims to empower 100,000 girls by 2030 through various initiatives including training, workshops, scholarships, and mentorship programs.
Addressing the Gender Gap in Tech
This collaboration between Zoho and She Code Africa marks a significant stride towards bridging the gender gap in the African tech industry. The partnership aims to cultivate a more diverse and inclusive tech workforce in Africa by providing targeted training and resources to women in technology. As the program progresses, it holds the potential to substantially impact the technology landscape, fostering innovation and driving economic growth through women’s empowerment in tech.
