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Women Techsters LaunchPad 3.0 is now open for applications, offering a free five-day intensive skills training for university students across 30 African countries. The programme focuses on Vibe Coding and Internet Safety Essentials, giving young women practical exposure to technology in a supportive and engaging environment.
This one-week training is designed to help bridge the gender gap in technology. Participants will gain hands-on experience, receive industry insights, and connect with experienced mentors. The goal is to create clear pathways for more women to explore careers in tech, strengthen their digital skills, and build the confidence needed to thrive in today’s technology ecosystem.
The training is completely free. During the programme, participants will learn Prompt Engineering and Vibe Coding, including how to build with AI tools. They will also gain insight into how tech teams collaborate across different roles, understand Internet safety and responsible AI use, and develop essential skills required for growth in the tech industry. Each participant will build a mini portfolio project, providing a strong foundation for future opportunities.
Please note that applications are only open to students who attend the Women Techsters Open Day scheduled for Thursday, February 27th. The programme is strictly for university students.
Women Techsters LaunchPad 3.0 will run from March 24th to March 27th, 2026. This is an opportunity to build your first tech portfolio and connect with a vibrant pan-African community of women in technology.
Interested applicants can apply through the official form link https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=2wYhaHuaNUu5oIhHM4XWzzBWziWig1JHpPIxdEJwENZUQUJLM1dGMDNOWENURDU1RFpRQ1paSklSWi4u
