I emerged as the overall winner from the intermediate level during the grand finale of the first edition of the Digital for all Challenge. Being a part of the challenge was a great learning experience for me, it gave me the foundation to build my knowledge and skills. The training experience was exciting and educational. The curriculum was perfect and beginner friendly. I presently work as an associate Product Manager at Lendsqr where I am using the skills I learnt during the program to build great products driven by AI. The trainers did an excellent job preparing us for the world of opportunities.

I saw the flyer for #Digitalforallchallenge on a friend's status and applied. Learning was effortless because the facilitator simplified everything. I had a good time working with people from other tracks in the Capstone project, and it made the whole training memorable and different from all other training courses I have attended in the past. I learned excellent skills like HTML, CSS, Javascript, Bootstrap, ReactJS, C#, ASP.NET, and GIT. I had such a lovely learning experience. I am using the skills learnt during the training in my role at Interswitch.

My name is Ifechi Mafiana and I reside in Abuja. Earlier this year, I came across information about Tech4Dev and the Microsoft Nigeria voucher certification program through a Twitter post. Being a passionate data analyst, I recognized that achieving the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate certificate would be a strong way to showcase my recently acquired skills, especially since I had already begun creating models with Power BI. The driving force behind my journey into the realm of data analysis has been the compelling aspiration to unearth game-changing insights and discern significant trends from data

I come from a family where education wasn't valued, but my mother's love for education inspired me, and I strived to make a difference despite the challenges I faced in school and then unemployment. The experience in the Women Techsters Fellowship has been a steppingstone to my success. I obtained my first global certificate (Certified in Cybersecurity) in October 2022, two months after the training started. Tech4Dev has given me the courage, knowledge, and skills to pass my Certified in Cybersecurity exam, and ace interviews.

My name is Daniel Okhifo, and I reside in Lagos state, Nigeria. I studied Computer Information Systems at Babcock University, and afterwards, I decided to pursue a career in Data Analysis. Currently, my goal is to become a Data Analyst in sports. I learned about Tech4Dev through a work colleague, and I applied for the Digital Skills Nigeria program because it offered me an opportunity to grow and learn. The experience was smooth and highly beneficial

Growing up, I noticed a trend of teenage pregnancies in my family and how this trend affected my father’s stance on investing in a girl’s education. Even though he provided me with the best he could, I could feel his fear that I might slip into the trend. This, however, only fueled my determination to stand out. Right after my first degree, I wanted to pursue an MSc. in Data Science but could not afford it. All the other opportunities I saw were equally expensive. Then I found the Women Techsters Fellowship and the rest is history. The training has prepared me for the world through both hard skills and soft skills. I have been given some knowledge in areas of Data Science that people are paying thousands for. The incorporation of soft skills into the training gives it a 5-star rating.

As a Mass Communication graduate, I’ve always been passionate about tech but didn't consider taking it as a career until after my NYSC with no job, which got me thinking about how to improve myself and my earning power. The Women Techsters Fellowship training has been instrumental in propelling my career forward. The training has equipped me with invaluable skills and knowledge, enabling me to excel in my career. I kicked off my career with an internship placement by Tech4Dev, and I was retained full-time. During the training, I was able to familiarize myself with Design Thinking, UX Research, Interaction Design, Prototyping, User Experience (UX), Figma, etc. The soft skills training was one of my highlights from the training.

For the longest time, one of my goals has been to find a way to merge epidemiology, biostatistics, and computer technologies to solve health problems using data-driven decisions. In exploring various options to do this, I pursued a career in Data Science while sourcing for scholarship and internship opportunities in health data analysis or epidemiology and biostatistics to do my Ph.D. I applied for the Bootcamp, and then after the duration of the Bootcamp, I applied for the Fellowship because I wanted more in-depth training and because the focus areas and objectives matched my interest. I got admitted to the Data Science learning track after a rigorous screening process. I faced many challenges during the training because my town became a warzone, and my family and I had to move to an IDP camp, and I could only take my phone.

I initially came across the advertisement of the Women Techsters Fellowship on Twitter. At the time, I felt a bit stuck in my quest to advance my tech skills and further my knowledge. With a sense of optimism, I decided to apply and was pleasantly surprised when I received an acceptance. I was genuinely excited, as I had doubts about being accepted given my lack of software development skills. Participation in the Women Techsters Fellowship program sharpened my hard work, it has opened my eyes beyond South Africa and expanded my technical skills. It created the foundation for me to learn Software Development and I have learned a lot and even created a few landing pages.

In 2020, I decided to transition into tech after being inspired by a design I saw online. I faced several challenges along my tech journey, especially since I started learning on my own. Overcoming these challenges became easier when I joined the Women Techsters Bootcamp and found helpful resources on YouTube. The Women Techsters Bootcamp training program was both fun and enriching, and it has significantly contributed to my career growth. The training with Tech4Dev helped me understand various design principles that I wouldn’t have known about through self-learning. Among other things, I particularly enjoyed working on personal projects and the group project. It was a truly enjoyable experience.