I believe in the youth of this country not only as the future but as the most important resource on whose talents, intellect, and creativity the prospect of a prosperous nation rests. I'm running to give opportunities to the youth of Ghana to rise to their potential
H.E. John Dramani Mahama
The 1 Million Coders Programme is a flagship policy of the next NDC government led by H.E John Dramani Mahama to equip 1 million young Ghanaians to benefit from the 24 Hour Economy that is soon to come to life by the grace of the Almighty God and with the support and votes of the good people of Ghana.
As a start, the programme will train 1 million young Ghanaians in vital ICT skills FREE-OF-CHARGE. Trained personnel will be certified to give them competitiveness anywhere in the world. The programme will facilitate the placement of trained youth in well-paying jobs both locally and internationally.
H.E. John Dramani Mahama believes in the Youth of Ghana both as the present and the future of our motherland. He has demonstrated this in the past by creating opportunities for youth to get educated through the massive investments in educational infrastructure and resources. He believes that all Ghanaians youth should be equipped with employable skills and supported to get job opportunities so they can live economically empowered lives.
We sampled views from a cross section of Ghanaian youth about their expectations for the programme. In short, young people in Ghana are ready for the movement!
Aspiring Software Developer
"I hope to gain practical skills that will prepare me for the tech industry. I'm excited about the hands-on projects that will help me build a strong portfolio."
University Student
"As a computer science student, I expect to deepen my knowledge and learn the latest technologies. I’m looking forward to connecting with mentors who can guide me in my career."
High School Graduate
"I want to explore the world of coding and tech. I expect this program to provide a supportive environment where I can learn at my own pace and gain confidence."
Graphic Designer
"I’m looking to expand my skill set by learning coding. My expectation is to integrate design and development, which will open new opportunities in my career."
– Frontend Engineering focuses on what users see and interact with on a website or application. This includes designing and developing the user interface (UI), using languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
– Backend Engineering deals with the server-side logic, databases, and application programming interfaces (APIs) that power the frontend. It involves working with databases, server architecture, and frameworks like Python, Java, or Node.js.
AI & ML focus on building systems that can learn from data and make decisions or predictions. These technologies are used in areas like speech recognition, recommendation systems (e.g., Netflix or Amazon), self-driving cars, and more.
Cybersecurity focuses on protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber attacks. It involves identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security measures, and responding to security breaches.
Data Science involves extracting meaningful insights from data to help businesses make informed decisions. It includes statistical analysis, data mining, machine learning, and data visualization.
Cloud Computing is about delivering computing services (servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, etc.) over the internet (“the cloud”). It allows companies to scale without maintaining their own hardware infrastructure.
VR creates a fully immersive digital experience, while AR overlays digital content onto the real world. These technologies are used in gaming, education, healthcare, and even in fields like architecture and engineering.
DevOps focuses on automating and improving the process of software delivery. It bridges the gap between development and operations teams to enable faster and more reliable software releases.
UX Design is about creating products (websites, apps, etc.) that provide a positive experience for the user. It involves understanding user needs, designing intuitive interfaces, and testing for usability.
Web development involves building websites and web applications. It includes both frontend and backend development. Developers often use HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and backend languages like PHP, Ruby, or Python.
Database management involves storing, organizing, and securing data in systems that can efficiently retrieve and manipulate data. Popular database systems include SQL, MongoDB, and Oracle.
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