Microsoft 2021 Empowering Women in Tech in Nigeria and Ghana

At Microsoft, we are committed to empowering the next generation of women leaders and change makers in Africa. Microsoft Leap, in partnership with the Africa Development Center, is hosting a week-long event for women in software engineering in Nigeria and Ghana.

Venue: Virtual Event
Date: 3rd – 7th, May 2021
Time: 9am – 12noon +1GMT

• Table of Content
• About Microsoft
• Empowering Women in Tech in Nigeria and Ghana
• Aim and Benefits of Empowering Women in Tech in Nigeria and Ghana
• Requirements for Empowering Women in Tech in Nigeria and Ghana Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company with headquarters in Redmond, Washington. It develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface lineup of touchscreen personal computers... read more... continue reading

Empowering Women in Tech in Nigeria and Ghana

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Country to study	Ghana, Nigeria
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Microsoft
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Empowering Women in Tech in Nigeria and Ghana

In this hands-on workshop, our goal is to:

1. Deepen your technical knowledge
2. Sharpen your interview skills
3. Network and interact with Microsoft female software engineers and others

Requirements for Empowering Women in Tech in Nigeria and Ghana Qualification

1. University graduate (Any course applicable)
2. Must have 1-3 years of programming / SWE experience
3. Must have a functional laptop and excellent internet connection during the program
4. Must be available for 2-3 hours for the class every day for the week-long workshop
5. Must be a resident of Nigeria or Ghana
6. Event open to women only

Before applying for the Nigeria & Ghana Women's Day Event, please confirm that you:

1. Have a laptop or desktop computer with a stable internet connection *Required

2. Have graduated from a college or university (related field not necessary) *Required

3. Have at least one (1) year of applicable experience in addition to formal instruction *Required

4. Understand this is a female-only event *Required

5. Have answered all questions to the best of your knowledge *

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Microsoft on www.microsoft.com to apply

 

For more details, visit Microsoft website