AWKA, Nigeria – The Valentine Chineto Ozigbo (VCO) Foundation and Decagon Institute have announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at tackling youth unemployment in Anambra State. The collaboration seeks to train young individuals to become proficient software engineers and facilitate their entry into the global tech industry.
The alliance between the two organizations presents a unique opportunity for high-achieving graduates from Anambra State who are interested in the tech sector. Through the partnership, these individuals will receive a VCO Foundation guarantee, granting them access to student loans for the Decagon Software Engineering Training Program.
VCO Foundation, a prominent non-profit organization in Nigeria, is providing a guarantee worth N400 million to support 100 students from Anambra State in participating in the program. This investment reflects the foundation’s commitment to empowering individuals and contributing to the development of the Ndi Anambra community and beyond.
Valentine Ozigbo, a globally recognized CEO and the Founder of VCO Foundation, expressed his pride in the partnership, stating, “By empowering our youth with cutting-edge tech skills, we are equipping them to become drivers of innovation and progress. The Decagon Program is more than just learning to code; it’s about unlocking potentials, creating opportunities, and shaping the future of Anambra. When our young people succeed, we all succeed.”
Decagon Institute, renowned for its holistic training approach, has already graduated approximately 1,000 software engineers. Alumni from the program have secured positions in prestigious tech firms such as Microsoft, JP Morgan, Interswitch, Flutterwave, and Sterling Bank. The training program, notable for its “PAY AFTER YOU LEARN” option, provides accommodation, meals, laptops, and a supportive community of software engineers.
The VCO Foundation’s role in the partnership is pivotal in providing access to Decagon’s comprehensive training for individuals in Anambra State, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds. The foundation firmly believes that education and technology can catalyze social transformation.
“We are thrilled to join hands with the VCO Foundation, extending our program’s reach to gifted individuals from Anambra State,” said Mr. Chika Nwobi, CEO of Decagon Institute. “This partnership strengthens our commitment to equipping them with essential skills and support for their tech industry success, ensuring a promising future.”
This collaboration promises to cultivate a generation of skilled tech professionals capable of driving innovation and economic growth in Anambra State. It also represents a significant step towards narrowing the skills gap and promoting inclusivity in the tech sector for indigenes of Anambra.
For more information or to apply to the Decagon Software Engineering Training Program, please visit http://decagon.institute/anambra.
VCO Foundation – www.vcofoundation.org
