Code Afrique

02/08/2020

Goldman Sachs believes that the “future of engineering lies in Africa,” and thus created the Africa Recruiting Initiative. An effort to connect with and recruit engineering/technology/computer science students in Africa.
As the application cycle is approaching within the next few months, please read the articles below to learn more about the program if you are interested.
The link to apply to the program is in our bio – the application will open in a few months. Please let us know (comment, direct message, or email) if you have any questions or concerns about applying.

https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/blog/posts/recruiting-engineering-talent-across-africa.html
https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/blog/posts/future-of-engineering-in-africa.html
https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/blog/posts/africa-recruiting-initiative.html

09/07/2020

Teens in AI, a multi-award winning social enterprise is running its 5th global online AI Accelerator for teens aged 11-19.

The program is looking for 10 more Black African minority young women aged 11-19 to join for *FREE*.

**No need for coding skills
**Can be based anywhere in the world
**One criteria only: passion to change the world

To sign up, apply here: https://www.teensinai.com/accelerator2019/ (There is a test to take!)

Briefly about the programme:
20 July - 24 July: Tech Bootcamp, optional (Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Problem Solving)
27 July - 7 Aug: AI Accelerator (focus on UN SDGs and focus on the world now and post-pandemic)

The organization focuses on human-centred design, product management, Agile, AI Ethics, ML/AI/Data science, software engineering, team work, collaboration, pitching skills.

Here is an example of a team working across 3 timezones from our last hack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar0ux-_lVLI

And here is a parent's perspective: https://digitalagenda.io/insight/teen-acceleration-programme-a-parents-perspective/

The deadline to apply is *13 July*

04/06/2020

02/06/2020

Say their names and never forget. 🖤

02/06/2020

Please use today to elevate and amplify the voices of the Black community. We will be heard.
There is a link in our bio with numerous ways you can provide support. Black Lives Matter ✊🏿

08/04/2020

This video provides a simple, step by step process on how to make your own face mask at home. We care about your safety and well-being and encourage you to stay at home and stay informed.
Special thanks to for putting together this video.

08/04/2020

This video provides a simple, step by step process on how to make your own face mask at home. We care about your safety and well-being and encourage you to stay at home and stay informed.

13/03/2020

Giving Day was a success! 💥
Thank you all for your continued support of Code Afrique and the students we work with.

10/03/2020

We are only 2 days away from Giving Day!! Don’t forget to give a gift to Code Afrique if you can - the link is in our bio and will be open to gifts at 12 AM EST on March 12, 2020! 🎊

04/03/2020

Code Afrique is participating in Cornell University’s Giving Day!
Giving Day is an opportunity to support the positive change and impact of Code Afrique through a gift.
Giving Day will be taking place on March 12, 2020 from 12 AM - 11:59 PM (EST). The link to give to Code Afrique is (https://givingday.cornell.edu/donate?campaign_id=72986) and will be open on March 12!
Thanks so much for your support!

04/03/2020

Help Code Afrique with your Giving Day gift on March 12!
https://givingday.cornell.edu/donate?campaign_id=72986

11/01/2020

Some of our winners from the coding competition! 10 questions to solve in 1.5 hours after learning Python for only a day and a half. Congrats to the winners! ⭐️🏆 @ IDM Eswatini