Software Developer Internship at Microsoft AppFactory Nigeria

Software Developer Internship at Microsoft AppFactory Nigeria

Microsoft 4Afrika AppFactory Nigeria Software Developer Internship Opportunity 

Microsoft AppFactory Nigeria

Microsoft’s AppFactory is looking for software developer interns in Nigeria. The 4Afrika AppFactory initiative tries to bridge the gap of Africans who understand and use modern technologies and platforms. Thus making them highly employable with modern developer and digital skills in this era of digital transformation.

The internship is being offered by Sidmach Technologies, hosts of Microsoft’s 4Afrika Nigeria AppFactory. This software developer internship will be a learning and development curve that’ll most probably also end with a placement. The offer says;

“The AppFactory is an internship programme that recruits young developers. Helps them gain vital work experience while building fun and clever apps. Young up-and-coming developers will gain real-world experience to prepare them for the workplace. Making it easier for them to find jobs and giving them more to offer their prospective employers. 

Kindly click to read and find out more about the Software Developer Internship opportunity. Also don’t forget to click apply now if you qualify to participate. 

Software Developer Internship at Microsoft AppFactory, Johannesburg

Software Developer Internship at Microsoft AppFactory, Johannesburg

Microsoft 4Afrika AppFactory Software Developer Internship Opportunity in Johannesburg, South Africa 

Software Developer Internship

Microsoft’s AppFactory is looking for software developer interns in Johannesburg. The 4Afrika AppFactory initiative tries to bridge the gap of Africans who understand and use modern technologies and platforms. Thus making them highly employable with modern developer and digital skills in this era of digital transformation.

The internship offer will be a learning and development curve that’ll most probably also end with a placement. The offer says;

“The AppFactory is an internship programme that recruits young developers. Helps them gain vital work experience while building fun and clever apps. Young up-and-coming developers will gain real-world experience to prepare them for the workplace. Making it easier for them to find jobs and giving them more to offer their prospective employers.

The Microsoft AppFactory internship programme offers Africa’s technology enthusiasts and graduates the initial hands-on experience they need to succeed as professional software developers – able to design, develop, implement, and manage successful software solutions for a Cloud First, Mobile First world.”

“We’re looking for an intern who is passionate about modern coding practices, Object-Oriented coding & writing clean code and already have a good understanding of full-stack development to join our team. By that, we mean a person who is interested in working in both front-end technologies (such as Angular) as well as backend frameworks (such as ASP.NET) and mobile frameworks (such as Cordova or Xamarin).”

Find out more about the Software Developer Internship opportunity and click apply now if you qualify to participate. 

Microsoft joins initiative on boosting digital skills and employability of Africa youth

Microsoft joins initiative on boosting digital skills and employability of Africa youth

Microsoft among partners sealing Africa youth digital skills gap 

digital skills

Microsoft has joined other partners in the Coding for Employment program – an initiative seeking to bridge the digital skills divide among the youth in Africa. Under the program by African Development Bank (ADB), the youth will be equipped with demand-driven Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills that match demands of potential ICT employers. Other partners taking part in the initiative that was unveiled at the African Innovation Summit in Kigali, Rwanda include The Rockefeller Foundation and Facebook.

The ADB reckons the world is moving towards a fourth industrial revolution where demand for digitization across health, education and other sectors is set to rise. The Bank notes that digital innovations not only hold the key to solving the development challenges in Africa, but also the potential to generate new job opportunities. 

The youth population is rapidly growing and by 2050, is expected to double to over 830 million. Yet, the digital divide in Africa persists and critical skills gaps pose serious challenges to youth securing quality and decent work in a rapidly changing workforce,” says ADB 

Coding for Employment program hopes to bridge digital skills divide

The Coding for Employment program targets to create over 9 million jobs and reach 32 million youth and women across Africa. The initiative is set for roll out in Senegal, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, and Rwanda which will see establishment of 130 centers of excellence. Partners under the Coding for Employment program have committed to help bridge the skills gap in order to accelerate development and maximize job creation among the youth.

Microsoft will provide locally relevant curricula that adapts to each country’s specific needs and context. The focus will be on providing basic to intermediate digital skills training, as well as soft and employability skills. In efforts to do this sustainably, Microsoft will identify partners capable of training university staff, as well as youth and community volunteers on digital skills in select universities and Centers of Excellence across the continent. The trainers will also be supported to become tech entrepreneurs who develop new locally-relevant products and services.

Microsoft’s Director of Philanthropies for the Middle East and Africa, Ghada Khalifa, says even though digital skills are essential for the jobs of today and tomorrow, they are beyond the reach of too many young Africans. 

Together with our partners like the African Development Bank, we are working to change that. The partnership between Microsoft and the African Development Bank will continue to focus on increasing the participation of underserved youth and women while equipping youth across Africa with the skills needed to fill jobs now and, in the future,” she said. 

Under the Coding for Employment initiative, Microsoft will register the graduates on a web portal for monitoring and evaluation, as well as an employment portal where they can be matched with relevant job openings. Graduates will receive certification following their successful completion of the curriculum.

Microsoft Bridging the Digital Skills Gap with 4Afrika  initiatives 

Over the past few years, Microsoft has played an active role in bridging the digital skill gap as is demonstrated with introduction of the 4Afrika initiative.
A key focus under the 4Afrika initiative is developing skilled workforces in the continent and investing in local technology solutions. Currently Microsoft says over the last three years through its Philanthropies Digital Skills program it has upskilled 2.6 million underserved youth in Africa. It has also generated over 50,000 employment and 2,680 internship opportunities, while enabling over 2,000 aspiring entrepreneurs to establish their own businesses. Thus touching the lives of over 8 million youths in Africa. On its skills bridging initiative across the continent, Microsoft currently has 16 AppFactories across Africa. Microsoft 4Afrika Academy dean, Lutz Ziob shared why it’s critical to bridge this gap.

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Internship Opportunity with Microsoft 4Afrika Skills Initiative for Africa

Internship Opportunity with Microsoft 4Afrika Skills Initiative for Africa

Microsoft is offering you an internship opportunity to kick start your career and help you build some work experience in a thriving environment.

internship opportunity

The Interns4Afrika skills initiative program offers young people an experience with a Microsoft partner in the region. You get to join these organizations in your home country and apply skills as well as pick up new skills on the job.

“Whether you’re aspiring for a future in sales, marketing or technology, this is your chance to kick-start your future.” – Microsoft 4Afrika

There are internship opportunities all across Africa from the initiative.

Current offers are opened in Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Botswana, Mauritius, Cape Verde, Senegal, Nigeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Uganda? Click to apply for internships in Marketing, IT Technical Support or Sales Internship. Click to find out more information and apply.

With this offer you will work for 6 months with a Microsoft partner on real projects. You’ll collaborate and learn from your colleagues. Got more question to ask about the Interns4Afrika program, check out the FAQ’s 

A few things you need to note to avoid being disqualified. 

Your application will be disqualified if you fail to reveal or disclose truthful information.

Do not apply if you:

  • Are not a citizen of the specified country 
  • Have not completed your degree
  • Are employed
  • Have not completed your National Service 

Kindly click on the link which will take you to the Microsoft 4Afrika skills page. Sign up and fill away. All the best to you as you apply. If you do get in, come back and share the experience with us? 

Kenya

 Nairobi, Kenya

 

South Africa

 Johannesburg, South Africa 

 

 

 

Egypt

 Cairo, Egypt 

 

Giza, Egypt 

 

 

Nigeria

 Lagos, Nigeria

 

 

Abuja, Nigeria

 

Senegal

 Dakar, Senegal

 

 

Morocco

Casablanca, Morocco

 

 

Uganda

Kampala, Uganda

 

 

Mauritius

St. Pierre, Mauritius 

 

Tunisia

Sousse, Tunisia

 

 

Botswana

Gaborone, Botswana 

 

Cape Verde

Praia, Cape Verde  

 

Digital Transformation will support Economic growth and drive Entrepreneurship

Digital Transformation will support Economic growth and drive Entrepreneurship

Microsoft 4Afrika GM joins others in the Digital Transformation conversations at Transformation Africa 2018

Digital Transformation

Microsoft 4Afrika General Manager Amrote Abdella joined other panelist at this years Transform Africa Summit 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda. Joining the conversation on, Is digital connectivity an enabler and a foundation? during the Transform Africa’s Economic Forum. The broader discussion was Digital revolution; how can we ensure it is both an enabler and foundation for the transformation that is inclusive for everyone in Africa.

She said for us to have economic integration, we first need to start with technology consecration. For us to actually be able to do that we have to start with policy integration.

For all of the work we’ve done at Microsoft over the last five years in relation to last mile access, we have brought on board 500,00 SMEs online. With our TV whitespaces program we have launched 16 of them in 5 countries.

We need to create an ecosystem
where affordable access to technology becomes a reality
and is all inclusive” – Amrote Abdella 

Microsoft believes digital transformation is necessary to remain relevant and competitive in the future. It unlocks huge potential in an individual, in organizations and at the country level. Maturing on the digital transformation journey includes implementing both technology advancements and cultural changes, resulting in new business model or industry disruption.

We need to create an ecosystem where affordable access to technology becomes a reality and is all inclusive. Partnerships alone isn’t enough . It’s instrumental to get the right policies in place to make the single digital market a reality.

How do we build capacities and right skills as well as enabling environment for the youth, startups and entrepreneurs to thrive and become globally competitive ? Technology plays a critical role. In Africa, we anticipate digital transformation to support economic growth and drive entrepreneurship.

Microsoft’s AppFactory program is Empowering Africa’s young developers with skills and modern technologies

Microsoft’s AppFactory program is Empowering Africa’s young developers with skills and modern technologies

Microsoft 4Afrika Academy dean, Lutz Ziob talks about the Microsoft AppFactory Program.

AppFactory
Lutz Ziob speaks to the media

The idea of the Microsoft 4Afrika AppFactory is to bridge the gap of Africans who understand and use modern technologies and platforms. Making them highly employable with modern developer and digital skills in this era of digital transformation.

Microsoft started with two Microsoft development centers for developers in Africa, in south Africa and Egypt back in 2013. The program currently has 16 AppFactory academies across Africa, located in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Egypt, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Mauritius, Malawi and Ethiopia.
[Update: current count is 19. New academies in Botswana and Pakistan.

Through the AppFactory,
Microsoft 4Afrika is empowering Africa’s young developers
with high-level ICT skills in various industries.

– Amrote Abdella
(Microsoft 4Afrika Regional Director)

Working with Partners

Working with partners across Africa we share what we’ve learned in creating a franchise program in training modern developers. We help them train modern developers who become experienced software engineers. Thereby bridging the huge demand of Africans who understand modern technologies and modern development, cloud computing, secure coding, bots and data analytics.

https://youtu.be/y0d7tETzwLc

There’s a lot of open jobs for people with modern developer skills.
And despite having computer graduates they can’t fill the jobs.
So we created a program to train modern developers
.

– Lutz Ziob
(Dean, Microsoft 4Afrika Academy) 

Doing what Educational Institutions are failing at

Companies out there today need a whole range of digital skills. In the space of creating software and solutions you have to have developer skills. The educational systems today are very challenged to understand modern employment needs and demands.
The quickly moving industry is also typically overwhelming the institutions. I wouldn’t say the educational systems are failing. But they maybe failing graduates today to be employable and a future with the skills they deserve.

What we do with the AppFactory is make them understand the latest tools and platforms like Microsoft Azure. Students learn to build digital solutions in business, finance, healthcare, education, agriculture, tourism and transportation.

We also teach them how to work in a real work environment and soft skills that aren’t being taught. Like Learning how to work collaboratively in a modern environment. How to work in the dynamic of a team, who takes the lead, what it means to stay in a budget, how to engage with a customer, etc.

Excited about what Microsoft is doing with the AppFactory program? Let’s hear from you.