“Globally and in South Africa, there is a growing demand for digital skills with an ability to solve real-world problems said Mark Schroeder, Chief Commercial Officer of Explore Data Science Academy. Therefore, Cell C in partnership with Explore Data Science Academy has launched the Cell C Data Scientists Programme.
According to Juliet Mhango, Chief Human Capital Development and Transformation Officer, “We are committed to creating relevant skills development opportunities that will allow the youth of South Africa to thrive in the fourth industrial revolution,”. She adds that to ensure that the mobile company upskills current Cell C employees with the relevant digital skills,10 of the selected participants are Cell C employees. They will be given a chance to develop their skills in Data Science through this programme.
The initiative provides funding and skills development to 24 disadvantaged students from all over the country who show high potential in Maths and Science. These young women and men will participate in a year-long programme that will see them qualify as ICT innovators and potentially employed as data scientists, engineers and or software developers at Cell C.
Schroeder noted that Explore Data Science Academy was excited about the partnership. “This partnership enables that demand to be met in an efficient and innovative model with benefits for the learners, Cell C and ultimately our country. These partnerships enable young South Africans to do amazing things,” he said.
For more information on Cell C Data Scientists, visit Explore Data Science Academy’s official website.
