The Hub: How Persons Can Be Trained In Tech

The terminology “tech” seems to be an ambiguous one. Most times, it is misinterpreted and oftentimes, defined by the word – coding.

Harnessing Tech Skills with the Code Plateau Initiative – The Hub Podcast

Harnessing Tech Skills with the Code Plateau Initiative The conversation about acquiring technological skills has been around for a while. This is a result of Nigeria's unemployment rate rising to 33.3% in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a report published by the National Bureau of Statistics. These skills have proven to be effective in the labour market as they have provided the opportunity for people to work remotely and otherwise. For this reason, Code Plateau has been on a mission to build capacity, providing the Plateau youth with relevant technology skills and employment opportunities. Speaking on this week's episode of The Hub Podcast, the Director General of the Plateau Information and Communications Technology and Development Agency (PICTDA) talks about his tireless efforts to give back to the state by empowering the new generation. It is a story of passion, gratitude and giant leaps of faith.

1. Harnessing Tech Skills with the Code Plateau Initiative 33:45
2. The Paramount Role of Photography in Brand Storytelling 28:44
3. The Role of Storytellers in Building an Ecosystem 35:50
4. The Importance of Cybersecurity in Today's Society 24:29
5. The Possibilities of Edtech in Nigeria 22:26

A lot of people have come to the conclusion that their place can’t be found in tech as a result of the outlook of things—it looks broad and versatile from within. The tech ecosystem is wide; but with the advent of new technologies, like Microsoft, it’s become wide enough to accommodate everyone—whether skilled or unskilled in the field.

Tabitha Hris is the Pioneer of Hriscare Foundation, co-founder at GoVirtual Africa, the Northern Coordinator of the Microsoft Community in Nigeria and today’s guest on the podcast. She will be taking us through her journey and providing us with insights on how people can be trained in tech.

“Coding is not that crazy! You don’t need to be a coder or programmer. All you need to do is define what you want, how you want it and with that, you can find your place”, Tabitha Hris said.