Groundbreaker Talents

Groundbreaker Talents strives to provide full-time residential scholarships in Software Engineering tailored to enable young women from financially constrained communities to leverage their full potential and access a brighter future in the digital era.

Groundbreaker Talents is a unique opportunity for you and your company to make a lasting positive impact. By sponsoring scholarships, you not only give access to the training needed to thrive in the tech industry but also foster a more diverse pool of tech talent.

The new generation of tech talents starts with you!

Our Double Impact

Final Report Pilot Phase

3 ways to get involved

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Funding scholarships is your powerful CSR activity:

🚀  Show your strong commitment to corporate social responsibility
🚀  Promote diversity in the tech sector
🚀  Involve your employees through our mentorship program
🚀  Get access to impact data for ESG reporting

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What are the requirements?

🚀  Knowledge of programming languages and experience in the tech sphere
🚀  Expertise in both technical and soft skills
🚀  Fun and joy in working with the young talent
🚀  Willingness to dedicate for one year, one hour per week

Be-A-Guest-Speaker-new

Here are some suggestions for topics:

🚀  Explore specific areas of expertise such as ChatGPT, AI, Cyber Security, etc.
🚀  Discuss personal experiences navigating the tech industry as a woman
🚀  Reflect on your individual journey, personal growth, and lessons learned
🚀  Offer valuable career advice and insights into the tech sector

Pitch Deck

Positive Examples of Women already thriving through the program

Quote Cohort 2

All my dreams came alive in the Talents program when I thought my programmer aspirations were cut short due to financial incapacitation. I am not only able to meet my dreams of Software Engineering, but also attain cognitive abilities such as teamwork, leadership, mentorship to mention but a few. It’s the best thing that ever happened to me!

Sarah Agemo • current Groundbreaker Talents scholar

Vanessa Nalugya

Being part of Groundbreaker Talents has shown me the value of adapting to new situations. It’s not just about academic growth but also about the fantastic living situation and the daily life we share in our residence. Here, I get to experience a welcoming community and the chance to thrive both academically and socially.

Vanessa Nalugya • current Groundbreaker Talents scholar

Elizabeth Nampijja

My experience with the Groundbreaker Talents program has been transformative, bridging my theoretical IT background with practical experience. The residential campus has enabled me to fully focus on my goals, promoted practical learning, and enabled me to acquire valuable connections with fellow engineers. I now am proud to call myself a Software Engineer.

— Elizabeth Nampijja • current Groundbreaker Talents scholar

Access to Opportunity

Financial constraint deprives people of one thing: access to opportunity. At the same time, the tech industry urgently needs a more diverse talent pipeline. The residential approach at our Groundbreaker campus, therefore, creates an environment that ensures full concentration and focus to create a steep learning curve in personal and technical growth. Within 12 months, these young women prepare to enter the IT job market. We’re committed to more than just teaching coding; our goal is to thoroughly train women, ensuring they bring substantial value to every employer they work with.

The new generation of tech talents starts with you: Join our fundraising campaign and be an agent of change!

Impressions of the training on our campus

Frequently Asked Questions

You can support our program by becoming a sponsor, a mentor, a guest speaker, or spread the word by becoming an active ambassador.

As a sponsor, you will receive impact data for ESG reporting, regular updates, and a donation receipt.

The evidence shows the impact that holistic training programs (technical training along with the development of „soft skills“ and job placement support) have on employment security, professional development, and wage earnings in people from developing countries. Tackling youth unemployment from the supply side is a promising strategy to improve the welfare of young people from underprivileged communities.

Uganda’s youthful population and high fertility rate forecast significant demographic growth. However, the disparity between education and labor market needs jeopardizes millions of young people’s financial security. Globally, technological advancements and automation reshape the labor market, emphasizing specialized skills. This shift raises unemployment risks, especially for low- and middle-skilled workers, yet it also opens avenues for well-paying secure employment. By matching skills supply and demand, we can offer younger generations the necessary means to succeed in the digital era.

Depending on their individual talents, the program focuses on the development of Software Engineering skills, including languages like JavaScript and Python, as well as Data Science, web and app application design with UI/UX, Product Management, and Blockchain technology.

We not only ensure access to high-quality training in Software Engineering but also the full provision of an adequate learning environment to ensure the successful completion of the one-year course and support the transition into employment.

We aim to target highly motivated young women from financially constrained communities who are enthusiastic about technology. We will especially target those who come from rural communities.

One full scholarship will cost 6,800€. The price is based on the current conditions in Uganda. Our administrative costs are fully covered, that’s why 100% of your support will directly benefit the scholars in Uganda.