Besides the imploding economy and the pressure getting “werser,” now is the best time to open your laptop and become a tech-bro or sis. More than ever, global tech companies, like Twitter, Microsoft, Google, etc., have African tech talent on their radars. If you’ve been looking to break into the tech space, you have our full support to go for it.
But wait, before you go and accidentally hack the INEC server, calm down and follow the gist, because we sabi road. Here’s how you can go about getting the right skills.
Do Your Research
You don’t have to already be familiar with tech to get into it – all it takes is that first step. Evaluate your strengths, your growth interests and find programmes and courses that help you. To give you a headstart on where to search, check out ALX. ALX Africa offers tech programmes that are designed to help students unlock a plethora of technical skills and resources that gives them an edge in the job market.
Get a Booster
If you already learnt how to write Java on foolscap in your ICT class, you can now move to the big league and learn a plethora of tech skills from ALX’s programmes in Salesforce Administration, Cloud Computing, Data Science, and Data Analytics.
Find Fellow Tech JJCs and Pros to Ginger You
To make sure you can say “all my guys are ballers” with your full chest, when you become a tech-bro or sis, get people to join you as you take these courses. Tell your friends, roommates, favourite neighbour, barber, ushers and choir members – anyone you can think of in your network that could also benefit from moving into tech. When you have people to keep you motivated, you can build a team with whom you can collaborate as you go. ALX programmes also give you a great way to meet other students and mentors who can guide you through.
Join the big leagues at the ALX Open House Sunday and Application Parties
The top tech programmes such as Data Analytics, World’s most used CRM platform – Salesforce and Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing, are available to you at a fully sponsored placement platter and all you have to do is start and complete your application.
ALX wants to make completing your application easier through the ALX Open House Sunday and Application Parties. Get all the help you need from the ALX team who will be available to help get you started on your applications and provide clarity on the application process.
At the ALX Open House Sunday, you will get all the answers to your questions, and any doubts you may have about the ALX programmes. The ALX team will be available to help get you started on your application and provide clarity on the application process. Register here – cutt.ly/alx-oh
Take your zeal a step further by joining ALX amidst great company and good food at YabaTech on April 13 or come along to the BBQ Weekend at WorkCity Lekki on April 15 for the ALX Application Clinic. As always, the ALX team will be available to answer questions for those who come in to complete their ALX application.
For more information on the application party visit: http://bit.ly/3nPLb7G and follow the ALXNigeria Instagram handle for more details,
- Application Party – 13th April at Yaba Tech
- BBQ Saturday – 15th April at Work City Lekki
Jollof rice is sweet, but a tech career is sweeter. Don’t miss this opportunity for anything in the world!
