100% Employment: All 33 Cohort 5 Graduates in Jobs
Big news from Groundbreaker Talents: 100% of our Cohort 5 graduates have started their first jobs in tech!
Just a few months after graduating in June 2026, all 33 young women from Cohort 5 are now employed in the tech industry.
After twelve months of intensive Software Engineering and AI training at our residential campus in Uganda, our Talents have moved into professional roles ranging from Backend Engineering to AI Operations and Digital Transformation.
And for most of them, their journey started with no prior coding experience. Some are also the first in their families to graduate from a formal training program. We couldn’t be prouder!
Meet Three New Groundbreaker Alumna
Godi Keren Alpha – Backend Engineer, Sheba Technologies Limited
“Being the youngest and one of the newest people on the team, I was lowkey scared at first. But once I got into the workspace, I started seeing that I really have the skills to contribute and keep up with everyone. It was definitely a confidence boost, and now I’m actually excited to learn, make mistakes, figure things out, and see where this journey takes me.”
Simba Geti – Digital Transformation & Innovation Assistant, Refugee Link Uganda
“I’m excited to bring my skills into a real workplace and grateful for the opportunities Groundbreaker opened up. Earning a salary for the first time brings independence and stability. It’s changing how I plan for my future. For now, I’m learning my new team’s culture and finding where I can add value, with curiosity rather than trying to prove everything on day one.”
Ankunda Treasure Latifah – AI Operations Manager, ESOM School of Music
“I’m excited to apply what I learned in training and I’m looking forward to exploring how AI can support creativity and education. Stable work has given me more structure and hope for the future. I’m proud of how much I’ve grown in confidence and discipline, and that I kept going even when things were difficult.”
Thank You to Everyone Who Made This Possible
To our Cohort 5 graduates: congratulations! We’re incredibly proud of your determination, your progress and everything you’ve achieved. We can’t wait to see where your careers take you next.
A big thank you also goes to our donors, training partners, employers and mentors who helped make these careers possible.
What’s Next?
Building on these results, we’re preparing for our biggest cohort yet: 100 young women starting their tech training in January 2027.
Our campus is getting ready, and we’ve selected our next Talents from more than 1,500 applicants. Now, we need the funding to make all 100 places possible.
Help us create the next 100 tech careers. Support our 100 Talents for 2027 campaign.
We’ll be sharing more detailed insights into Cohort 5’s employment outcomes in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!