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🔔 We continue to reveal Synergy. IT Business & IT Education the long-awaited details—a case interview with Kseniia Semenova (Acting President of National Aviation University) and journalist Illia Kabachynskyi on ‘Transformation of Universities: New Models for a New Era.’ The speaker will cover important questions regarding the challenges faced by modern universities in Ukraine, especially in the context of the need for reform and adaptation to the new demands of the time: Challenges and Reforms in the State University of Kyiv Aviation Institute: 📚 Steps for optimising management and educational processes; 📚 Implementation of electronic document management to up the university efficiency; 📚 Digitalisation and teaching innovations. Preparing the Workforce for the Future: 🎓 Today’s critical graduate skills. 🎓 Adapting university programs to meet labour market demands. 🎓 Working with employers and international partners. 🎓 The role of universities in shaping the new generation of professionals. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about the future of higher education in Ukraine and discuss the challenges and opportunities for reforms in the country’s leading universities. Register: yan.ua/l/ITU-Synergy (registration required!) ℹ️ #SynergyITU is organised by IT Ukraine Association. Bank partner—UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group. Gold partners: EPAM Systems, SoftServe. Partner—MacPaw Space. Media partners: Mind UA, MC.today, ITC.UA, Highload - Media for Developers.

Top Skills Rwandan Youth Need to Succeed in the Tech World The digital age demands a diverse set of skills, and for Rwandan youth, acquiring these skills is a gateway to global opportunities. Key competencies include programming, data analysis, and digital marketing. Additionally, soft skills like problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability are equally vital. Young people can access platforms like Khan Academy, Udemy, and Codecademy to learn these skills. Locally, institutions such as Carnegie Mellon University Africa and ICT learning centers provide tailored programs for aspiring tech professionals. Moreover, engaging in hackathons and tech competitions can sharpen skills while fostering collaboration. By investing in these areas, Rwandan youth can not only secure jobs but also create solutions that address pressing local challenges.

🌍 Celebrating World STEM/STEAM Day: Africa’s Path to a Thriving Digital Economy A few weeks ago, our Principal Consultant, Fin Dittimi, PhD, PMP, had the privilege of joining Ini John-Mekwa on Channels TV to commemorate World STEM/STEAM Day. During the discussion, he provided impactful insights into Africa’s digital future, highlighting the pivotal role of AI, ICT, and tech skills in driving transformative growth. This week, Vanguard featured key takeaways from the interview in a published article (print and online). Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eByzt8jT Key insights from the conversation: Strategic investment in education and infrastructure to close access gaps. Building collaborative partnerships to produce job-ready graduates for high-demand fields like AI and cybersecurity. Reskilling and upskilling Africa’s talent to drive innovation from within. Africa’s youth are already sparking transformative change in areas such as mobile banking and healthcare technology. With targeted investments and strategic action, these sparks can ignite a continent-wide movement for sustainable growth. 🚀 To further this mission, we are hosting a free virtual session tailored for professionals, graduates, and career changers—even without coding experience—who are eager to transition into high-paying tech roles. 📅 Date: December 14, 2024 🕑 Time: 2 PM EST / 8 PM WAT 🌍 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e3J5WeMY Let’s shape the future together! What role do you think STEM/STEAM plays in Africa’s success? Share your thoughts below! 👇✨ #STEM #STEAM #TechCareers #DigitalEconomy #InnovationForAfrica #FandFConsultancy #YouthEmpowerment

📺 Yesterday on Channel Kyiv 24, I tackled a hot topic: Should 🇺🇦 education be online or offline? This is a complex issue for Ukraine's educational sector, balancing safety, capacity, and the desire to return to the status quo. 🎓 Here’s my take: For K-12, 🇺🇦 needs a stronger push to return to offline education ASAP, provided safety is guaranteed. Organizations like Ukrainian Leadership Academy, savED, Teach For Ukraine and Junior Achievement Ukraine are working tirelessly to bring kids and interesting curriculum back to physical classrooms. This approach ensures equitable learning outcomes and essential socialization for Ukraine’s next generation. 👩🎓👨🎓 When it comes to post-secondary education, my opinion diverges. Older students are mature enough to manage their learning outcomes, and with Ukraine’s economy needing labor, they shouldn’t face ultimatums to return physically or quit their jobs. Some faculties do need heavy offline presence for labs and experiments, but with ongoing power outages, no university can guarantee comfortable offline conditions. Students should have the final say in how they wish to operate. 🌐 This situation has spurred the creation of new online or hybrid universities like Neoversity by GoIT - start your career in IT in partnership with EPAM Systems, and SET University both focusing on tech-related studies. Universities that adapt to this new reality will attract incoming students from all around Ukraine, while institutions clinging to old ways will face real challenges.

🇪🇹 Happy Ethiopian New Year! 🎉 🇪🇹 As we dive into the new Ethiopian year, brace yourselves for an influx of well-wishing posts. It seems the traditional greeting of "እንኳን ለ2017 ዓ.ም አዲስ ዓመት በሠላም አደረስዎ! አዲሱ ዓመት የሰላም፣ የፍቅር እና የጤና እንዲሆንልዎ እንመኛለን።" is about to flood our feeds. 😂 Amidst this deluge of well-wishes, I find myself reflecting on the past 12 months that saw me grow, learn, and experience things that cannot be forgotten. It has been a transformative period for me. I am incredibly grateful to God🙏 for making all these achievements possible. እግዚአብሔር ❤ ይመስገን! 🙏 Some of the highlights: - Graduating from the ALX ETHIOPIA Software Engineering program 🧑💻. - Joining the GDSC AASTU core team, where my colleagues and I achieved more than we ever expected—an amazing journey with a team I deeply respect (you know who you are 😉). - As a technical lead at GDSC, managing over 300 students and 30 mentors 👩💻🧑💻 from various departments has been an incredible experience. - Taking my first leap into the Blockchain world, working on exciting #Cardano Blockchain projects, and completing the Cardano Blockchain Certified Associate course 🎯. - Stepping into the world of #DataScience and #MachineLearning, especially in the realm of Precision Medicine🔬. - Completing the Introduction to Cybersecurity BootCamp - Cohort 6 from CyberTalents, which opened my eyes to the fascinating field of cybersecurity 🔒. - I also began my Data Science journey with WorldQuant University, gaining hands-on experience with real-world projects 📊. - Completing additional #ALX courses like AI Career Essentials, Professional Foundations, and Virtual Assistant, all of which expanded my skill set 📚. I also had the privilege of volunteering as a mentor and Community Champion in the AiCE program, helping new cohorts navigate the journey and succeed 🌟. - Being selected as an ALX Campus Ambassador for the upcoming academic year—a role I’m thrilled to take on! - Interning at Kuraztech, where I had the privilege of learning so much more than I anticipated, adding #Laravel to my development toolkit, and working with an incredible team of talented people💻. - Being selected as a freelancer for the ALX Ventures Gig-at-a-Startup program 🚀 - Started my Associate Degree in Business Administration at University of the People 🎓. I appreciate all those great people I have encountered mostly in tech who continue inspiring me and pushing me forward. Wishing all my fellow Ethiopians a joyous and prosperous New Year! 🌟 #EthiopianNewYear #2017 #Gratitude #TechCommunity #NewBeginnings

DJT Concept Students Shine at Tech the Slum It was a memorable day for students of DJT Concept as they gathered at Tech the Slum, an event that offered a unique opportunity for learning, networking, and skills showcase. The experience was nothing short of transformative, equipping the young minds with invaluable tools to propel their careers. Key Takeaways: Leveraging Social Connections and Online Presence One of the most significant moments from the event was the emphasis on the power of social connections. Students gained insights into optimizing their LinkedIn profiles, effectively showcasing their progress to the community, and harnessing the potential of professional networking. DJT Concept reaffirms its dedication to empowering young talents with the skills necessary to access global opportunities. This mission is closely tied to combating poverty in Africa, fostering a brighter future for the continent's youth. Follow the Journey Stay updated on DJT Concept's initiatives and the impact of Tech the Slum: Follow us on social media @djtconcept #TechTheSlum #DJTConcept

Here's my 2024 LinkedIn Rewind, by Coauthor.studio: 2024: The year technology and education joined forces to transform futures. When Online Hub Educational Services launched the #GirlsLearnCode initiative and reached 1,000 girls across Ogun State, something remarkable happened. It wasn't just about teaching coding; it was about unlocking potential, challenging barriers, and showing young women that technology is their playground. This journey crystallized during my PhD defense in Educational Media & Technology—a milestone that was never just about personal achievement, but about creating a blueprint for educational transformation in Nigeria. Key moments that defined our impact: • Successfully defended my PhD thesis, proving that academic rigor can drive real-world change. • Received the Ogun Digital Summit #ODS2024 Innovation and Impact Award, highlighting our commitment to digital transformation. • Expanded the Girls Learn Code initiative, introducing #Scratch coding to 1,000 girls across 10 public secondary schools in Ogun State with support from the Scratch Foundation. Three posts that captured our mission: PhD Defense Success: https://lnkd.in/e9kFg4p9 "Immensely thankful to my Supervisors, the External Examiner, my Head of Department, Lecturers, Mentors, Colleagues, Friends, and Family for their unwavering support throughout this journey." Ogun Digital Summit Recognition: https://lnkd.in/eZPMAb4g "The feedback has been incredible, with many citing my session as a highlight of the event." Digital Nigeria Youth Summit: https://lnkd.in/e8THJbVV "Digital Nigeria: Harnessing Technology for Effective Governance and Data-Driven Policy Making" At international conferences like the UI STEM-AI Conference and iCOTED, we've continued pushing boundaries—demonstrating how educational technology can be a powerful catalyst for national development. Looking ahead to 2025: Our mission remains crystal clear. We're not just teaching technology; we're building ecosystems where every young Nigerian can become a digital innovator, policy shaper, and future leader. Grateful to every student, mentor, and collaborator who made this transformative year possible. Together, we're rewriting the narrative of technology in education. Let's do more! 🚀 #EdTech #EdTechNigeria #DigitalNigeria #YouthEmpowerment #DigitalTransformation #AcademicImpact #CommunityDevelopment #STEMEducation #AIinEducation #AfricaTech #LinkedInRewind #Coauthor #2024Wrapped -- Get your 2024 LinkedIn Rewind! Go to coauthor.studio

During our last concluded STEM summer camp, we had this one student with a tiny phone, but every time we gave class work, he would say he was working with his phone. This young lad was coding on a (torchlight) phone. I could not believe my eyes when he showed me his work once, and I had to make a video. You won't get the support you crave; you will only get as much effort as you put in.  In my last post, I made it clear that Africa has a lot of untapped potential, and until we put effort into building a sustainable system, we will never reach the zenith. What is holding you back? LinkOrion Technology Ltd LearnHub.Africa

Days back, I was in meeting with a potential partner and one of their representative said; "I'm seeing the waves of publicity the Campus Ambassadorial Programme is making in University of Benin and Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma. We'll be happy to help out with the expansion into other institutions." Uniben I know of. AAU, how???? I only acknowledged her, saying we'll talk later. I've not channelled anything into AAU yet. I had no knowledge of AAU waves whatsoever. Then I began to research, got into AAU niche, and it was true. Wow! Who was responsible? Couldn't pinpoint the person until yesterday at TTA. He walked up to me and was like "I don't think you know me but I've been looking for a way to speak to you about Tech Wave Nationwide Campus Community for a while. I've been able to get your contact, Sir. I'm the unofficial representative at AAU. We've built a team in place but need directions on what to do and resources too, Sir. Please I need your formal approval and a meeting with you and the founding team." And yh, I was surprised yet my composure was in full capacity 😂 PS: No effort you make are wasted, those little doing will one become big so DARE TO DREAM. #techwave #branddeveloper #linkedlnconnect #storytime

In recent years, Nigeria has become a burgeoning hub for technology and innovation, especially among its youths. As the global tech landscape evolves, a new generation of young innovators keeps emerging, driving significant changes and setting new benchmarks with groundbreaking works.