This archive report was first published on 4 October 2021.
Kenyan youths are set to benefit from a five-month-long ICT skills training program courtesy of Family Bank and Ada Labs Africa. The program, which aims to equip 100 youths with employable skills, has been made possible through a KES 5 million investment by Family Bank.
The training program, which will be implemented through a series of practical boot camps, will focus on skills development in animation, software development, artificial intelligence, and data science. This is in line with Family Bank's Shared Value Initiatives, which seeks to build sustainable communities through strategic partnerships.
"We believe that through this partnership with Ada Labs, we can build a cadre of tech-enabled youth that will be equipped for the next generation of work," said Family Bank Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Mbithi. "Our focus is to fill the skills and employment gaps in different sectors, offer capacity building platforms to equip our youth in various skills as we grow wealth creation opportunities and build sustainable communities through strategic partnerships," she added.
Ada Labs Africa, a leading technology firm, will provide the necessary expertise and resources to ensure the success of the program. "Our mission is to catalyze the technology revolution in Africa," said Ada Labs CEO, John Kamara. "We must build capacity in key skills that will add value to the digital economy and position Africa as the next sought-after hub for technology in the world," he concluded.
The training program will be managed by experienced mentors from across the world, including Dean Lyon, Jack Giarraputo, and Kevin Sharpley. The mentors will work closely with the students, teaching, guiding, and offering hands-on experience as the students take on an exciting learning journey.
