The Sleekjob Digital Academy launched in June as a 12-week distance based digital training program based in Accra, Ghana that provides skills training in app development and design.
15 students including 4 women, ranging from high school graduates, university students from University of Energy and Natural Resources, Ashesi University and Ghana Telecom University college and young professionals were accepted to the first session of the academy. The course work is based on the skill level of each student and has focused on the following areas of training:
User Interface Development
Web programming
Ecommerce
Wordpress
Online Marketing
Android development
Each week students are provided assignments, instructional reading and videos, individual sessions with experienced software developer mentors, and group projects. The curriculum covers algorithms, responsive design, introduction to programming in PHP, Python, Java, Object Oriented Programming and the needed soft skills needed to work in teams and global tech companies.
“Our program takes a hands-on approach, where trainees get one-on-one sessions and are given the opportunity to work on real life projects,” shares Richard Brandt, CEO of Sleekjob, an on demand app and website development platform which allows individuals and entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality. The Sleekjob team has been globally recognized for their work advancing the accessibility of creative and tech talent in Africa and providing the needed technical assistance that will allow African entrepreneurs both locally and abroad to pursue software entrepreneurship.
The Sleekjob Academy has plans to train over 100 students by the end of 2016 with international quality level tech training that is essential to help address the high unemployment rate in Ghana and meet the demands of the current market in Africa and beyond.
“Several tech startups and established Ghanaian and global companies have expressed interest in our trainees upon completion of the program. We will assist all trainees with their career goals whether it’s advancing their tech knowledge, launching a company or job placement,” adds Brandt who received a BS in Mathematics from KNUST, completed a two year tech training at the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST), winner of World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) 2011, featured speaker at Tech4Africa Startup Nairobi, and organizer of Stanford VLAB Africa Rising event..
Limited spaces are available for the next Sleekjob Academy session which begins September 5th, 2016. The Sleekjob Academy is available to students in the greater Accra area and those outside of Accra who can join the classes virtually.
Sleekjob also seeks Volunteer tech mentors to work with students on coursework and special projects. Companies interested in hiring or placing a Sleekjob graduate for internships should visit: academy.sleekjob.com
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