
TechUp Africa Mentoring Program - Cohort 2
Are you a young African looking to start or advance your career in Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Engineering, or Data Science?
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Look no further!
TechUp Africa is excited to announce the call for applications for the second cohort of our TechUp Africa Mentoring Program - and the best part is, it's completely FREE!
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In partnership with Dataquest and Zindi, we are offering:
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A comprehensive development program that includes a curriculum provided by Dataquest
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Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals in leading Global Tech companies
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Learning in small teams with peers from across Africa
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Hackathons in collaboration with Zindi and our partner companies
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Three Career Fairs for you to meet with recruitment representatives of leading companies across the world for employment
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Our goal is to not only give participants the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in these in-demand careers but also to help address the shortages and skills gaps that exist in the job market for these roles. By providing top-quality training and support, we believe we can help young Africans build fulfilling and successful careers in these exciting and growing fields.
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To apply for the TechUp Africa Mentoring Program, candidates must meet the following criteria:
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Be a young African aged 18-35
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Be literate with access to a laptop and regular internet access
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Demonstrate a strong interest in business analysis, data analysis, data engineering, or data science
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Be able to commit a minimum of 12 hours weekly for the full duration of the program (6 months)
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Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your career and make a positive impact on the job market in Africa - all at no cost to you.
Apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling and successful career!

Program Timeline
January
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Call for Applications
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Selection and Screening of Beneficiaries
February
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Program Kick-Off
August
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Business Analytics Hackathon/ Career Fair
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Data Engineering Hackathon/ Career Fair
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Data Analytics Hackathon/ Career Fair
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Data Science Hackathon/ Career Fair
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Graduation Ceremony