About the Programme

The Dakkada Digital Skills Bootcamp will provide technical training, support, and industry access to selected young Akwa Ibomites.

The programme goal is to empower individuals with globally relevant skills that qualify them for remote work opportunities and help them establish profitable new Internet-driven businesses (including empowering others with similar digital skills in turn). The trainings are held in person from morning till evening (Two “semesters” of  6+4 weeks for the specialized training and a single bootcamp of 8 weeks for Hardware maintenance and Systems Administration) in Uyo.

Due to the time dedication required, this intensive programme is better suited to fresh graduates, self-employed and the (currently) unemployed.

Dakkada Digital Skills Bootcamp

While a small number of candidates will be accepted for basic information technology systems training, the primary programme goal is to empower individuals with globally sought skills that qualify them for remote work opportunities and help them establish profitable new Internet-driven businesses (including empowering others with similar digital skills).

Training Paths

The Dakkada digital skills bootcamp has been designed to cater for participants from Akwa Ibom State, who are either unemployed or techpreneurs. One training category is for beginners in Information Technology while the second training category is for those already started and looking to take on more profitable roles.

Systems Maintenance and Administration

Provision of essential Information Technology training and Certification to select participants that demonstrate aptitude and interest in technology but do not immediately qualify for the specialized technical training.

Specialized Training:

Provision of specialized technical training to prepare select participants for roles in the following areas. The goal is to empower skilled Akwa Ibomites as remote workers or as technology entrepreneurs with skills that are globally sought after.

  1. Full-Stack Web Development
  2. Data Science and Data Analytics
  3. Network Engineering and CyberSecurity
Mentoring

Provision of Industry support to onboard successful participants on outsourcing/freelancing platforms to help them earn money with their newly acquired digital skills. Outstanding participants will also be linked with relevant firms for employment opportunities.