Enabling the next generation of technology leaders in Africa: advanced IT training and employment pathways for young graduates

Advanced IT training and employment in Africa

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AmaliTech gGmbH offers employment pathways in the ICT sector to young graduates in Sub-Saharan Africa. Individuals have the opportunity to participate in a free, three to six months training programme, covering both hard and soft skills required to be successful in the ICT sector. After successful completion, trainees are offered jobs in one of AmaliTech’s service centres, where we connect them to European clients to provide high-quality digital services in software engineering, data science and other specializations. The programme aims to offer training to over 3,000 individuals and create at least 1,000 jobs in Ghana and Rwanda by 2025.

This commitment is part of:

Digital Skills for Decent Jobs for Youth

Entity

AmaliTech gGmbH Youth organization, civil society, non-governmental, non-profit organization

Technical assistance, expertise and implementation; Financial and/or in-kind contribution

Partners

nexum AG
Private sector
Technical assistance, expertise and implementation

Sustainable Development Goals & targets

4.3 By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
4.5 By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations

5.5 Ensure women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life

8.2 Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors
8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value
8.6 By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training

Achievement At Glance

Since the start of AmaliTech’s activities in 2019, the cumulative number of young people trained or currently in training amounts to far more than 1000 people in Ghana and Rwanda. In addition, we created about 400 direct jobs across our various locations.

Besides, AmaliTech forged and strengthened new partnerships with universities, hosted impactful events and participated in career fairs to reach more youth.

The training team has diligently worked on the new generation of AmaliTech’s Graduate Trainee Program, launched recently, delivering in-depth technical expertise over a training period of 6 months. Also, a new online training program on cloud computing started in autumn 2023.

We continued to make strides in our social impact through new partnerships with organisations focusing on diversity and inclusion, hosting women and teens boot camps and empowering children through our initiatives at public and private schools across Ghana and Rwanda.

Key Highlight On Guiding Principle

The goal of AmaliTech's training design is to empower trainees with digital skills highly sought after in the market. In line with this mission, our training programs are structured to cater to a diverse pool of applicants, offering opportunities to all motivated individuals aspiring to pursue careers in IT. With variable-length, hybrid and self-paced formats complemented by consistent instructor support, AmaliTech's approach ensures inclusivity, enabling participation from individuals who might otherwise face barriers to accessing such training. This adaptability not only addresses diverse learning needs but also facilitates the integration of those who would otherwise be unable to engage in any form of training.

AmaliTech is deeply committed to increasing female representation in IT. To achieve this, we adjust recruiting processes, host awareness campaigns, and conduct coding bootcamps for females from Junior High School to tertiary levels. We collaborate with stakeholder organizations supporting women's career advancement.

Additionally, we provide coding classes and bootcamps for kids and teens in local communities and schools. Equipping children with digital skills and setting them on the right path toward technological exploration early on is crucial for their future careers.

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AmaliTech recruits graduates into the AmaliTech Training Academies to undergo its free training programme in IT/Digital skills offering diverse employment pathways. We operate training centres in Ghana and Rwanda in which we offer three to six months training programmes covering hard and soft skills required to be successful in the ICT sector. After successful completion, trainees are empowered to apply their acquired skills in the local and international job market. Graduate Trainees will be offered jobs in one of AmaliTech’s service centres, where we connect them to European clients to provide high-quality digital services in software engineering, data science and other specializations. The income generated from these service contracts is fed directly back into financing and growing our training program. Trainees are also welcomed to use AmaliTech as a platform to start their entrepreneurial career in the ICT sector.

The approach combines training with employment and continuous learning because evidence shows that this is by far the most effective approach. The partner nexum is supporting this approach by offering on-the-job mentoring & coaching.

By 2025, AmaliTech aims to offer training to over 3,000 individuals and create at least 1,000 jobs in Ghana and Rwanda. The jobs offered are all formal jobs (both full-time and part-time) with a salary significantly above the local minimum wage. We are actively promoting gender equality and inclusion of people with disabilities, working closely together with relevant local stakeholders.

AmaliTech is supported by German development cooperation via the GIZ’s “Invest for Jobs” initiative.

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Deliverables and links to SDG targets

Progress: 1,400 out of 3000 young people trained in relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, ICT skills and soft skills

4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

Number of young graduates trained in one of AmaliTech’s training programs covering three to six months of material in trainees’ chosen specialization (software engineering, software testing, data science, Salesforce development, among others) as well as professional skills.

BY: Dec 2025
Progress: 470 out of 1000 jobs created for young people, including through subsidized employment and entrepreneurship

8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value

Full-time, high-skilled and permanent jobs created for graduates of AmaliTech’s training program either in AmaliTech’s Service Centers or with other comparable employers (such as nexum).

BY: Dec 2025

Start

01-Sep-2021

End

31-Dec-2025

USD 7,075,000

Estimated total value of the commitment

3,000

young people to benefit directly from this commitment

Target: All ages 20-24, 25-29, 30-35

Primarily:

Graduates of second-level education and students in third-level education or beyond

Challenges faced in implementation

AmaliTech is highly committed to achieving gender equality and empowering as many women as possible to join our training academies and start a career in tech. However, recruiting female graduates with STEM or Computer Science backgrounds continues to be challenging. To bring more women into IT, AmaliTech organizes continuous awareness campaigns, including hosting coding boot camps for females ranging from Junior High School to tertiary level and organizing Women in Tech summits or webinars. We partner with relevant stakeholder organizations focusing on diversity and inclusion, such as CAMFED Ghana, Developers in Vogue and PAMEPI Women in Tech. Many tech graduates still lack the practical skills and experience employers demand. That's why it's crucial to provide training programs tailored to the ever-changing needs of the IT industry, offering a bridge between traditional education and the real needs of today's industries.