Innovative tech career
accelerator, ALX Africa, has announced the enrollment of 30,000 new learners
across Africa into its Artificial Intelligence Career Essentials (AiCE)
programme. This significant milestone underscores ALX's commitment to fostering
a new generation of leaders across Africa, equipped with innovative skills in Artificial
Intelligence (AI) technology.
In his welcome address, the host,
Gavin Peter, VP, of Community and Culture at ALX, emphasized the essence of the
event, termed "Karibu" which means ‘Welcome’ in Swahili, saying, “It
is our usual ritual to start our ALX courses. We want our learners to feel welcome
and part of the family. ALX is a community where we all belong and meet each
other. We want to upskill young Africans and prepare them to launch so that
they can grow their careers and make an impact.”
The AiCE programme offered by ALX
introduces participants to Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools essential to
their professional practice. For six weeks, learners will be equipped with
knowledge of the rapid advancement of AI and its increasing relevance across
various industries. Through this course, ALX takes on the responsibility of
equipping African talents with the necessary expertise to harness the potential
available with Artificial Intelligence.
Out of the 30,000 learners
onboarded across Africa from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Egypt, Morocco, South
Africa, Rwanda and Kenya, over 5,000 came from Nigeria. This significant feat
is a testament to the dedication and resilience shown by ALX Nigeria. Also, a
strong and vibrant community, impactful engagements, and evidential
testimonials of personal and professional growth are only a few of the many
identifiers of this success.
Commenting on this significant
achievement, the ALX Country General Manager, Ruby Igwe, expressed her
enthusiasm, stating, "We are immensely proud to welcome 30,000 new
learners to our AI programme. This milestone reflects our dedication to
providing accessible, world-class education that empowers individuals to shape
the future of Africa. Through our AI Career Essentials programme, we aim to
cultivate a diverse community of innovators who will drive technological
advancement and economic growth across the continent."
She further stated, "ALX is
not just a learning platform; it's a community where learners come together to
grow, inspire, and support one another. As we extend our heartfelt “Karibu” to
our new learners, we are excited to witness the impact they will make as they
harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to drive innovation and change
across Africa."
“Karibu to all our new AiCE
learners! As they embark on this exciting adventure together, the possibilities
are just limitless,” remarked Igwe.
ALX remains dedicated to
expanding access to transformative education and empowering African talents to
lead in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. As the continent continues to embrace
technological innovation, ALX stands as a beacon of hope, guiding learners
toward a future filled with endless possibilities.
To apply and find out more about
the AiCE and other Tech offerings from ALX, visit bit.ly/alx9ja.
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