Zoho Partners With SCA To Empower Women In Tech

Global tech company, Zoho, has teamed up with She Code Africa (SCA), a non-profit organization focused on empowering and upskilling African women in technology.

Through this collaboration, Zoho will host “Train the Trainer” sessions for SCA Academy trainers, introducing them to Zoho Creator, the company’s low-code app development platform. These sessions are designed to equip the trainers with the skills to use Zoho Creator effectively. Once trained, these trainers will pass on their knowledge to more students associated with SCA. The aim is for these students to learn how to build impactful applications using low-code technology, enabling them to tackle real business problems.

The upskilling sessions are part of a broader initiative called the ‘Young Creators Program’ (YCP) organized by Zoho Creator. The YCP, which began globally in 2022, is designed to train and prepare future business leaders by providing them with advanced digital skills. The program also focuses on encouraging technological innovation. Essentially, it is a training initiative aimed at developing the next generation of tech-savvy leaders and innovators.

Under Zoho Creator’s “Young Creators Program” (YCP), Zoho will host 30 female trainers from the SCA Academy for an immersive three-day training session in Lagos, Nigeria. These sessions will cover enterprise-grade application development using low-code technology. Participants will receive training materials and free access to the Creator platform for one year.

“At Zoho, we believe in supporting local communities by upskilling and hiring local talent, empowering local businesses with our technology, and promoting responsible and sustainable development. Our growth strategy, known as transnational localism, embodies these values. In continuation of this commitment to support progress at the grassroots, we are partnering with She Code Africa to equip Nigerian students with critical tech skills,” said Kehinde Ogundare, Country Head, Zoho Nigeria.

The program has empowered over 2,000 students worldwide with hands-on training in Zoho Creator, providing them with completion certificates and enticing rewards. Beyond just skill development, it boosts confidence, fosters personal growth, and opens doors to new opportunities in the technology industry. Zoho’s investment in young minds is designed to spark creativity and innovation. The company is dedicated to making essential tools accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or resources.

“The ‘Young Creators Program’ aims to bridge the technical skill gap and support talent-building for our youth who will be the next generation of leaders and professionals. We are glad to partner with Zoho to help our trainers learn the latest advancements in low-code technology, and then pass on the knowledge to our other students,” said Maryblessing Okolie, Community Manager.

She Code Africa is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and empowering young girls and women in technology across Africa. Through training, workshops, scholarships, mentorship, and more, it supports a vibrant community of over 51,000 members with an ambitious goal of empowering 100,000 girls by 2030.