FLiT, the innovative digital job placement and apprenticeship product by Utiva, has reached a significant milestone with the acquisition of a performance-based funding of $500,000 from the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This investment, secured through the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE), is to support FLiT’s expansion into a leading Pan-African digital apprenticeship business, shaping the trajectory of tech talents.
Since its launch on June 21, 2023, FLiT has swiftly emerged as a potent advocate for gender equality within the technology landscape. This transformative product effectively addresses the pressing challenge of job placement for African talents in the technology sector, offering a comprehensive one-year digital apprenticeship program that seamlessly transition participants into fulfilling full-time tech roles.
FLiT’s innovative approach harmonizes rigorous education with hands-on experience, providing a dynamic conduit for young Africans to connect with tech-seeking employers while simultaneously enabling companies to tap into a pool of skilled tech professionals across the African continent.
While FLiT remains steadfast in its commitment to equal opportunities, its initial focus over the next two years, is to empower 2000 women, championing their entry into the dynamic world of technology and fostering a more diverse and inclusive tech ecosystem. Focused on the creation and implementation of a scalable digital apprenticeship program aimed at facilitating the employment of millions of individuals across Africa, FliT has been meticulously developed to expedite the integration of pre-trained technology professionals from diverse bootcamps into roles with companies experiencing shortages in technology talent.
During the launch event, Eyitayo Ogunmola, CEO of Utiva, emphasized the increasing proliferation of bootcamps in Africa and the subsequent shortage of employment opportunities for proficiently trained individuals. Ogunmola highlighted the distinct roles of educators and job connectors, with FliT being firmly positioned as the latter. “Let educators continue to train while job connectors do their part; FliT is a job connector and not another Bootcamp,” stated Eyitayo Ogunmola.
Through the FLiT initiative, skilled tech professionals are afforded the chance to engage in a year-long digital apprenticeship, paving the way for subsequent progression into full-time positions with employers. By amalgamating academic knowledge with hands-on experience, FLiT has erected a platform that streamlines access for young Africans to employers seeking tech talent.
With a commendable global track record of training over 50,000 talents, Utiva envisions FLiT as a linchpin in its overarching mission to bridge the gap between tech talents and industry leaders on a global scale.
During the launch event, Damilola Daniels, Utiva’s Programs Manager, expressed how FLiT, as a subsidiary of Utiva, is poised to shatter barriers and drive innovation within the tech industry.
As FLiT garners momentum, Utiva remains resolute in its commitment to driving technological progress, injecting unparalleled value into the tech sector, and continually refining solutions through iterative enhancements and user feedback.
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About FLiT: FLiT is a dynamic digital job placement and apprenticeship business that is designed to take young people from classes to full-time technology jobs, thus, bridging the education-industry gap and propelling participants into rewarding full-time tech roles.
About Utiva: Utiva is a leading Technology Education company with a global presence, dedicated to providing top-tier technology training and solutions. With a track record of training over 90,000 talents across the world, Utiva is committed to bridging the gap between education and employment in the technology sector.
