Apps and Girls launched a training program in Dar es Salaam that equips female secondary school students with practical skills in robotics, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship, helping them excel in tech innovation.
Apps and Girls has launched an innovative training program in Dar es Salaam designed to equip female secondary school students with practical skills in robotics, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship. This comprehensive initiative aims to prepare young women for the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
The program brings together students from various secondary schools across the region, providing them with hands-on experience in building and programming robots, understanding AI fundamentals, and developing entrepreneurial mindsets. Participants learn to use cutting-edge tools and technologies while working on real-world projects.
Through a carefully designed curriculum, students progress from basic coding concepts to advanced robotics programming. The AI component introduces them to machine learning principles, data analysis, and how artificial intelligence is transforming industries across the globe.
The entrepreneurship aspect of the training ensures that participants not only gain technical skills but also learn how to transform their innovations into viable business solutions. Students develop pitching skills, learn about market research, and understand the fundamentals of running a tech startup.
This initiative represents Apps and Girls' commitment to closing the gender gap in STEM fields and empowering the next generation of female tech leaders in Tanzania and beyond.
