Valentine Chineto Ozigbo (VCO) Foundation and Decagon Institute have unveiled a new partnership aimed at tackling youth unemployment in Anambra State.
The new partnerships will be training the youths to become proficient software engineers and facilitate their entry into the global tech industry.
According to the organisation, the alliance offers a unique opportunity for high-achieving Anambra graduates interested in tech to be provided with a VCO Foundation guarantee to access student loans to participate in the Decagon Software Engineering Training Program.
VCO Foundation, a leading non-profit in Nigeria, is providing a guarantee to enable 100 students from Anambra state to take part in the life-changing programme with ease.
“We are proud to enter into this partnership with Decagon Institute. Through this partnership, we are investing not only in the individuals but the entire Ndi Anambra community and beyond.”
“By empowering our youth with cutting-edge tech skills, we are equipping them to become drivers of innovation and progress.
“The Decagon Programme 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,” Ozigbo stated .
Known for its holistic training approach, Decagon Institute has graduated roughly 1,000 software engineers to date, successfully placing alumni in prestigious tech firms like Microsoft, JP Morgan, Interswitch, Flutterwave, and Sterling Bank.
Their training programme, unique 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 will be pivotal in helping Anambra individuals, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds, to gain access to Decagon’s comprehensive training. The foundation is steadfast in its belief that education and technology can catalyse social transformation.
CEO of Decagon Institute, Mr Chika Nwobi said they are thrilled to join hands with the VCO Foundation to extend its programme’s reach to gifted individuals from Anambra State.
“This partnership strengthens our commitment to equipping the youths with essential skills and support for their tech industry success, ensuring a promising future” he said.
According to him,the alliance promises to build a generation of adept tech professionals who can drive innovation and economic growth in Anambra State , also marks a significant stride in narrowing the skills gap and promoting inclusivity in the tech sector for Anambra indigenes.
