Apply for DigiGirls 3.0 Digital Skills Training 2023:DigiGirls is a FREE 3-months digital skills training program designed to equip women and girls aged 15-40 years old with in-demand basic to intermediary employable digital skills. The program aims to drive positive livelihood outcomes for our beneficiaries, improve employment prospects, encourage digital entrepreneurship in women and girls, and generally provide marginalized females in underserved communities with the skills needed to develop successful careers in today’s digital economy.
Training will commence in August, running for 3 months till October. Participants will take 2 compulsory pre-requisite courses, Cyber-awareness and Soft skills before choosing their specialized learning paths from one of Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Graphics Design or UI/UX Design.
While training is open to women and girls living in every part of Nigeria, physical training will ONLY be available to selected beneficiaries living in LAGOS and KADUNA. Virtual classes will be held for beneficiaries resident in other states of Nigeria or those who choose the virtual learning option.
What to Expect
- 3 months intensive training and 2 months of internship placement or job placement
- Soft Skills + Digital Entrepreneurship Skills
- Basic Digital Skills Refresher + Cybersecurity/ Responsible Use of Digital Training
- One Intermediate Digital Skill
- Mentorship by High-Flying women in the Tech Industry
Enrolment Criteria
- Women and girls aged 15-40 years
- Resident in Nigeria
- Out of secondary school but yet to enrol or has completed Tertiary education
- Willingness to learn new concepts
- Must be resident in Lagos or Kaduna to participate in the physical training
- Must be able to commit 20 hours each week to learning throughout the program duration
How the Training Will Benefit You
At the end of the Training, you should expect to:
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- Acquire top digital skills in any of the 5 specializations.
- Meet and learn from experienced industry experts
- Acquire completion certificates to serve as the first proof of proficiency in the learned skill
- Develop market-relevant digital skills and able to deploy same to thrive in today’s digital economy
- Be exposed to vital soft skills, employability, and entrepreneurship training that will combine to increase your employability and work readiness.
Explore the Learning Paths
How to Apply for DigiGirls 3.0 2023
To apply visit DigiGirls online registration portal below;
https://cybersafefoundation.org/digigirls/
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Application Closing Date
25th June, 2023
KINDLY NOTE: submitting more than one application will lead to your applications being disqualified. Also, once you click the submit button, you will be directed to a response page that shows the link to take an aptitude test as part of the application process. Make sure to click the link and take the test to complete your application.