Data Accelerator

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Building tomorrow’s tech workforce

Tech Incubator ​Program

Join our 3-month program to launch ​your career in Cybersecurity, Data & ​AI, or Digital Marketing

✨Tech Incubator

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✨Tech Incubator

Empower Your Future in Tech

The Tech Incubator program is a pioneering initiative designed to empower tech newbies and ​foster innovation in Ghana. The incubator program aims to help young graduates, women, and ​unemployed individuals build successful careers in the rapidly evolving tech industry, which in ​turn creates more job opportunities and drives digital innovation across Ghana.


This program focuses on 4 key areas:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Data & AI
  • Digital Marketing
  • Data Engineering(Launching Soon)



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🎉 What you’ll gain

Why join this Program?

A virtual experience program for aspiring data analysts and business intelligence professionals. Learn new skills, build a portfolio, and connect with experts and peers to launch their analytics career.

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🚀Experiential Learning

Hybrid Learning Model

  • Roll up your sleeves and tackle real-world projects.


  • Apply what you learn to authentic industry case studies.


  • Gain hands-on experience through immersive assignments.


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🧑‍💻 Skills Portfolio

Portfolio Building

Participants will build a strong portfolio to showcase their skills to potential employers.


  • Curate a polished portfolio to showcase your achievements


  • Pitch your work to industry professionals on Demo Day


  • Receive feedback and guidance on portfolio development


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Hands-On Learning

✨Mentorship and Coaching

Expert Coaching

Participants will receive guidance and mentorship from industry experts and practitioners.


  • Benefit from one-on-one coaching by experienced mentors


  • Receive tailored advice on career development and job hunting


  • Get constructive feedback to help you grow and improve


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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Professional Network

Networking Opportunities

Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your career opportunities in the tech industry.


  • Connect with industry professionals and potential employers.


  • Attend virtual networking events and guest speaker sessions.


  • Build relationships with team members and expand your professional circle


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Data and ​AI Literacy

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  • 🚩Guided Projects
  • 🏄🏻‍♂️Group projects
  • ✨Presentation

Digital M​arketing and AI

  • 🚩Guided Projects
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  • ✨Presentation

✨In-demand Skills

Learning Tracks

Cyber Security

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Data Engineering

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Ready to Transform ​Your Career?

Take the first step towards a thriving career in ​technology. Apply now and be part of Ghana's ​digital revolution!

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

For Prospective Fellows

Apply to be a tech - powered!

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Apply as a Talent

Grow your technical skills in cybersecurity, data & AI, digital ​marketing, or data engineering through hands-on projects and ​expert-led sessions.

APPLY NOW

Our Eligibility criteria

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  • Must be 18 - 30
  • Must already possess basic computer skills and be ​comfortable working with a computer.
  • Must pass a virtual interview
  • Must be facing unemployment, underemployment, or ​financial barriers to employment or post-secondary ​education.
  • Commitment to dedicate at least 15-20 hours per ​week to the program.
  • Must reside in Ghana. We will be opening up to other ​countries soon.
  • Access to a computer with a stable internet ​connection for virtual sessions and group project ​work.
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Who is the program for?

The Data Accelerator Program is perfect for recent graduates, early-career professionals, and aspiring data analysts and scientists looking to kickstart their careers in data science and analytics.


It’s also ideal for tech enthusiasts and career changers eager to gain practical skills and hands-on experience in a dynamic, immersive environment.

✨Practical Data Skills

Benefits

Verifiable Certificate

Receive a certificate validating your data science and analytics skills.

We are accredited by American Council of Training and Development(ACTD)

Ca​reer Support

Get a personalized recommendation letter from program mentors.

Digital Badges

Earn shareable digital badges for each milestone you achieve.

CV and LinkedIn Profile Review

Earn shareable digital badges for each milestone you achieve.

For Prospective Mentors

Apply to be a Mentor!

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Apply as a Mentor

We are looking for professionals who are interested in helping early-career data enthusiasts develop their skills and grow in their career. Are you interested in sharing your knowledge and making a positive impact? Application is opened. Join us today.

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Our Eligibility criteria

  • Passionate about mentoring
  • At least 3 years of experience working as an industry professional in Data Science, Business intelligence or Data Analytics.
  • Proficient in Power BI or Tableau, SQL and R or Python.
  • Able to participate in weekly check-ins
  • Able to provide guidance for mentee goals and projects


For Companies and start ups

Apply to be a hiring partner!!

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Apply as a Talent Partner

As a talent partner, you'll have the opportunity to connect with our trainees, evaluate their skills and capabilities, and potentially identify top candidates for internships or full-time positions within your organization.

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Benefits

  • Access skilled and motivated data professionals.
  • Connect with pre-screened candidates.
  • Attend the final demo day to meet potential hires.
  • Enhance your employer branding in the tech industry.
  • Receive tailored candidate recommendations.
  • Lower your recruitment costs.
  • Build a continuous pipeline of data talent.


How does it work?

1

Submit an application


IInterested applicants will submit an application and complete a skill assessment.


Only those who pass the assessment will proceed to the next stage.

2

Pre-course challenge


Successful applicants will be ​required to complete Soft and ​Professional Development ​Courses. Only those who ​complete all the courses in this ​stage will be accepted into the ​program.


Participants will be given free ​access to these courses.

3

Program Acceptance


Successful applicants will be accepted into the 8weeks internship and mentorship program.

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Join our growing community of ​5,000+ Tech professionals

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