Two success stories provide insights into the project activities and how Rwandan IT talents and companies benefit from them.
The Tech UpSkill initiative with a consortium of 250 startups, kLab and FabLab identifies and nurtures talents and innovators throughout Rwanda. As part of a PartnerAfrica project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), young Rwandan talents were sought and prepared for the dynamic technology landscape by providing special trainings, e.g. in database management or app development. A highlight of the Tech UpSkill initiative was a local hackathon in which young Rwandans could showcase their skills. Rwandan companies used the opportunity to discover and hire promising talents. In the film, participants talk about successes and challenges.
TestSolutions is a German-based software testing company. As part of a PartnerAfrica project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the company enables local talents in Rwanda to develop in the technology industry. For this purpose, TestSolutions conducted a training programme for software testers that covers both technical and social skills. At the same time, the participants became more open, demonstrated increased ownership and contributed to a healthy and productive work culture. Overall, their skills were raised to an international level. Test Solution was very satisfied with the results and considered the training an investment for both the participants and the company. In the film, participants talk about their successes and challenges.
