Google launches digital skills training in Aba

Google Nigeria has announced the launch of the Google Digital Skills for Africa program in Aba and other local communities in Abia State. This is part of its plan to help more people in Africa prepare for jobs of the future through community-focused programs. Google’s Digital Skills for Africa program offers training courses to help […]

Google Nigeria has announced the launch of the Google Digital Skills for Africa program in Aba and other local communities in Abia State.

This is part of its plan to help more people in Africa prepare for jobs of the future through community-focused programs.

Google’s Digital Skills for Africa program offers training courses to help individuals and communities develop and grow digital skills, find jobs and advance in their careers. The program provides free online courses, tools, and in-person digital training to students, educators, job seekers and businesses.

In 2017, Google announced its plans to reach 10 million Africans and between 2016 to 2019, a total of over 3m people have now acquired different levels of digital skills in 29 countries across Africa via face-to-face training as well as through the online platform – g.co/digitalskills  which is available in English, French and Portuguese.

Representing Governor Okezie Ikpeazu at the Google Digital Skills for Africa launch in Aba, the secretary to the state government, Barrister Chris Ezem said, “The Government of Abia State is excited to have Google introduce the Digital Skills Training to the business community and local manufacturers in Aba, that that will drive business expansion, help to increase sales and create employment opportunities in Abia State.”