Students to Deliver Digital Literacy to Their Communities
WeThinkCode, an African non-profit tech academy, has teamed up with the IDC Social Employment Fund (IDC-SEF) to establish a free community-focused digital skills programme, targeting 44 000 youth across the country. According to a statement, the initiative leverages WeThinkCode students to deliver digital literacy and work-readiness training directly within their communities. Using income-backed learning pathways, […]
WeThinkCode_ Partners with Meta to Pilot Integration of Meta AI Tools into Curriculum
WeThinkCode_, South Africa’s leading tech specialisation academy, has partnered with Meta to integrate AI developer tools across its national training network. The partnership brings Meta’s Llama AI tools and learning content directly into WeThinkCode_’s curriculum, while engaging 1,800+ students and alumni in capstone projects and a live Innovation Challenge focused on AI-powered healthcare solutions. Since […]
WeThinkCode_ Announces New CEO as It Enters Its Second Decade
WeThinkCode_ Announces New CEO as It Enters Its Second Decade WeThinkCode_ has announced the next evolution in its leadership structure as it enters its second decade. Nyari Samushonga, CEO since 2019, will transition to Executive Chairperson of the Board effective 1 January 2026. Ashmita Singh, a versatile executive with extensive experience in corporate leadership and […]
WeThinkCode Secures R35-million Google.org Grant to Nurture AI Talent
WeThinkCode_ bags $2m to bolster AI training South African tech academy WeThinkCode has received a grant from Google.org of $2 million to expand its AI training programmes and empower 12 000 learners in Kenya and SA with AI skills. In its announcement, the academy cites a recent SAP report, which states that 90% of companies in Africa are […]
WeThinkCode Targets Internships for Software Developer Graduates
WeThinkCode targets internships for software developer graduates WeThinkCode_ is urging local firms leading digital transformation in their sectors to hire software developer interns to support their digital transformation goals. This, as the software development training academy looks to ensure over 300 students gain access to internship programmes across SA. Through its four-month internship programme, WeThinkCode […]
TVET students graduate from WeThinkCode_
TVET students graduate from WeThinkCode_ WeThinkCode_ has announced that its first cohort of students from the Ekurhuleni West TVET College (EWC) has successfully graduated with an 88 percent pass rate. Of the 50 students from EWC that participated in the programme, 44 are graduating and 56 percent of those graduates have already secured internships. The […]
WeThinkCode adds data engineering, cloud computing electives
WeThinkCode adds data engineering, cloud computing electives Software development academy WeThinkCode has introduced two new electives – data engineering and cloud computing – to its 2024 curriculum, following a strategic partnership with the Jobs Fund. According to the academy, in today’s competitive business landscape, finding tech talent with the right blend of expertise and practical experience is a persistent […]
WeThinkCode_ urges employers to meet skills demand
WeThinkCode_ urges employers to meet skills demand As South Africa’s tech sector grows rapidly, companies face unprecedented challenges in securing the skilled developers they need. WeThinkCode_ is meeting this demand head-on by training industry-ready software developers equipped with the skills and practical experience to drive immediate impact. Now, the organisation is calling on employers to […]
WeThinkCode_ breaks graduate record
WeThinkCode_ breaks graduate record with Class of 2024 Software development academy WeThinkCode_ has celebrated its largest graduating class yet, with 360 graduates. The cohort, made up of 181 females and 179 males, highlights the role played by the organisation in creating equal opportunity in software education. Remarkably, 199 of these students have already secured internships, with the majority […]