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Tech-E-Project: Empowering Rural Youth through Technology and Clean Energy

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are transforming the economic and social fabric of societies globally. Technology offers the potential to improve lives by providing access to information, services, and innovations that fuel progress.

However, there remains a growing digital divide between urban and rural communities, with many young people in rural areas lacking access to adequate ICT training. This leaves them at a significant disadvantage, unable to participate fully in the modern economy and make the most of emerging opportunities.

The Tech-E-Project seeks to bridge this gap by training youth in rural and peri-urban communities on essential ICT skills, including coding and app development. This will equip them to become tech innovators, developing solutions that address both local and global challenges.

Our Goal: Empowering the Next Generation of Tech Innovators

The goal of the Tech-E-Project is to equip young people in rural and peri-urban communities with the skills necessary to succeed in the digital age. By providing training in ICT, we aim to position these youth to take part in the global technological revolution, ensuring they have the expertise to compete and lead in the global tech world. Furthermore, the skills they acquire will help them bring development and innovation back to their communities.

Objectives

  • Expanding Opportunities for Youth: Providing youth with the skills needed to build careers in the global tech industry.
  • Improving Digital Knowledge: Empowering youth to participate fully in their communities and beyond through enhanced digital literacy.
  • Fostering Innovation: Encouraging the creation of new technologies and solutions through the promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Initiating Community ICT Development: Ensuring that tech-savvy youth become leaders in ICT development in their local communities.
  • Global Participation in ICT: Creating pathways for rural youth to participate in global ICT opportunities and networks.

Our Goal: Empowering the Next Generation of Tech Innovators

By providing training in ICT, we aim to position these youth to take part in the global technological revolution, ensuring they have the expertise to compete and lead in the global tech world. Furthermore, the skills they acquire will help them bring development and innovation back to their communities

Solar / Green Energy Literacy Training

In addition to ICT skills, Tech-E-Project includes solar and green energy literacy as a core element of its mission. The focus is to empower youth with knowledge of renewable energy solutions, particularly solar power, positioning them as future innovators in the fast-growing clean energy sector. This training not only aligns with global trends but also ensures that these youth can contribute to solving Africa’s energy challenges.

The Solar/Green Energy Literacy Training aims to create a generation of tech-savvy youth equipped with the skills to lead in both the ICT and renewable energy sectors, advancing their careers while contributing to the sustainability of their communities.

Mode of Operation

The Tech-E-Project operates through two primary strategies:

  1. High School Training Workshops
    • These workshops are held in secondary schools across Nigeria, where students are trained on solar energy and ICT, including coding and solar system installation. This approach not only equips students with valuable skills but also encourages them to innovate within their school environment, fostering practical knowledge of clean energy solutions.
  2. Intensive Community Training Workshops
    • These workshops are held in rural communities, where youth are trained in solar panel installation, inverter maintenance, and other technical skills that prepare them for skilled jobs in the energy and technology sectors. The goal is to empower these young people to pursue economic opportunities both locally and globally through technological expertise.

Impact of the Tech-E-Project (2016-2018)

Between 2016 and 2018, the Tech-E-Project reached significant milestones in advancing technology education and clean energy solutions in rural Nigeria. Over 250 high school students were trained in solar panel production, repair, and maintenance. In addition, 20 girls and women received specialized training in advanced solar panel production, empowering them to become leaders in the renewable energy space.

The Future of Rural Tech Innovators

The Tech-E-Project is more than just a training program; it’s about creating opportunities for young people to lead the way in a rapidly advancing technological world. By equipping youth with vital skills in both ICT and renewable energy, we are building a generation of innovators capable of driving local and global change.

Through this project, we aim to bridge the digital divide and ensure that no young person is left behind in the technological revolution. By empowering youth with the knowledge and tools they need, we are shaping the future of Africa’s development, one tech-savvy young leader at a time.

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