ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST– American technology company Cybastion, in partnership with the American Embassy, will organize a technology camp during the Easter holidays to equip young people across Ivory Coast with world-class digital and cybersecurity skills. This free technology camp will take place on April 17 and 22-24 in five American Spaces in Ivory Coast.
The DigiEmpower initiative, a partnership between US technology companies Cybastion and Cisco and the government of Ivory Coast, aims to train 200,000 young people across Africa by 2030. By 2030, Ivory Coast's workforce will need around 5 million workers with digital skills.
The technology courses offered by the Cisco Networking Academy will provide participants with practical, in-demand skills to prepare them for careers in the public, private and technology sectors.
Participants will be able to enroll in basic computer hardware courses, an introduction to cybersecurity, and an introduction to the Internet.thingsand digitization courses. Students will have the opportunity to take one or all of the courses during the holidays. Upon completion of the courses, students will receive Cisco certified digital badges to enhance their career opportunities.
“Côte d’Ivoire is experiencing rapid digital transformation. Easter tech camps will provide young Ivorians with the digital skills needed to succeed in today’s digital economy,” said Dr. Thierry Wandji, CEO of Cybastion. “We are grateful to partner with the U.S. Embassy to expand our reach and make digital training more accessible in urban and rural communities. »
“This partnership between the U.S. Embassy, Cybastion and Cisco highlights the strength of U.S. private sector engagement in Ivory Coast, driving innovation and economic growth, fostering prosperity in both our countries,” said Ambassador Jessica Davis Ba. “By leveraging trusted American brands like Cisco, we strengthen our partnerships and advance our shared priorities. »
The tech camp will take place in the following US spaces:
- Andrew Young Center for Entrepreneurship, ABIDJAN
- American Center, ABIDJAN
- Félix Houphouët-Boigny American Space University, Cocody, ABIDJAN
- American Space INP-HB, YAMOUSSOUKRO
- American Space Alassane Ouattara University – BOUAKÉ
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For more information and registration details, visithttps://theyafoundation.org/cote-divoire
ABOUT CYBASTION:
Cybastion is an American technology company that provides world-class digital and cybersecurity solutions to accelerate Africa's digital transformation. Its mission is to strengthen Africa’s digital future by creating secure, resilient and reliable digital ecosystems that drive innovation, growth and prosperity. The DigiEmpower initiative is a program of the Theya Foundation, Cybastion's non-profit organization.
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Cybastion: Mary ANGO / mango@cybastiontech.com / +2265510655
