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…Announce launch of Creative Technology Program<\/p>\n

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with Ascend Studios Foundation is announcing the launch of Creative Technology Program (CTP), 2022.<\/p>\n

\"\"The program is aimed at developing and retaining of Creative Technology Talents in Nigeria for promoting career skills and providing job opportunities among the beneficiaries.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe goal of the program is to enable, nurture and upskill creative technology talents in persons into viable career options; and create an ecosystem that will boost the economic potential of all participants.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to him, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing digital skills gap and resulted to millions of job losses \u2013 disrupting the global landscape and leaving many with speculations on the world\u2019s recovery mechanism, therefore this level of training is crucial, according to Kashifu Inuwa CCIE,” the Director General\/CEO of NITDA “.<\/p>\n

Similarly, the President of Ascend Studios Foundation, Dr Inya Lawal, said \u201cWe are delighted that NITDA has partnered with us as our goal is to bridge the creative technology skill gap Nigeria has and produce top professionals in Gaming, Animation and Augmented Reality whose work can compete globally\u201d.<\/p>\n

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has embarked on several initiatives to upskill and reskill Nigerians across all walks of life in line with the national agenda for a digital economy- the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS).<\/p>\n

The development of NITDA Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) is a strategic plan towards achieving the NDEPS.<\/p>\n

In continuance to provide massive employment opportunities through digital skills, NITDA have kick started an ambitious project to train one million software developers in the country.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the NITDA- Ascend Studios Foundation, CTP will enable the participants gain new skills that will help them take their ventures to the next level, at the same time formulating a strong network for sharing ideas and each other\u2019s experiences.<\/p>

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As the creative economy rapidly transforms the global economic landscape and the technology skills gap between Africa and other continents widen, technology literacy is fast-becoming a fundamental right and a springboard for Africans to engage and participate in today\u2019s world.<\/p>\n

The need and demand for creative and digital technology skills is more pressing than ever before.<\/p>\n

The program will find talents in Animation, Games and AR who will contribute positively to the Nigerian economy and its relation to career\/business opportunities within creative technology.<\/p>\n

CTP is supported by the HOW Foundation, Africa Creative Market, Paramount Africa, Global Wissen Consult, Entertainment IP Germany and the Animation Excellence Cluster in Germany.<\/p>\n

Application link: https:\/\/bit.ly\/2022ctp<\/p>\n

Application opens: 3rd November<\/p>\n

Application closes: 11th November<\/p>\n

The program runs from 21st of November \u2013 7th December 2022<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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