Power Learn Project Opens Applications for 6th Tech Cohort

Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), a Pan-African social impact organisation focused on equipping young people with future-ready digital skills, has officially opened applications for its June 2025 tech training intake, marking the launch of its 6th cohort in a bold, continent-wide mission to train 1 million developers across Africa.

The 16-week intensive software development program is fully funded and open to youth aged 18–35 with a passion for technology and a vision for digital transformation. Designed to decentralise opportunity and make tech education accessible, the program targets learners from all 47 counties in Kenya, with plans to expand reach across Africa.

This announcement follows the successful graduation of 300 learners from the PLP x Safaricom Hook Tech Cohort, bringing the total number of graduates to 20,000 across Africa since the inception of the program in 2021. This collaboration underscores PLP’s commitment to inclusive innovation. The just-completed cohort provided training in front-end and back-end development, mentorship from industry professionals, real-world hackathons, and exposure to project-based learning—all designed to prepare participants for the demands of the modern digital economy.

“This is more than a learning program; it’s a talent movement,” said Mumbi Ndung’u, Executive Director of Power Learn Project Africa. “We are not just teaching skills — we are building a workforce that will define Africa’s digital future. The opening of our 6th cohort reflects the demand, the progress, and the possibilities ahead.”

PLP’s initiative is part of the #1MillionDevs4Africa campaign, a strategic vision to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity by creating pathways to employment, entrepreneurship, and upskilling. With the support of partners like Safaricom Hook, the program is demonstrating how cross-sector collaboration can accelerate digital inclusion and drive economic resilience.

“This is a significant milestone as we open applications for our 6th cohort,” said Mumbi Ndung’u, Executive Director of Power Learn Project Africa. “We are expanding our reach and deepening our commitment to equipping Africa’s youth with the skills needed to drive innovation and digital transformation. With this program, we continue to pave the way for a generation of tech leaders who will shape Africa’s future.”

“Through this program, young Africans are not just being trained—they are being activated,” said Fawzia Ali-Kimanthi, Chief Consumer Business Officer at Safaricom PLC. “This is how we shape a future where African talent leads globally in tech innovation.”

To ensure long-term impact, PLP operates the PLP Talent Hub, a platform that connects graduates to real economic opportunities, including jobs, internships, freelance gigs, and startup support. PLP is now calling on employers, tech companies, development partners, and policymakers to leverage this talent pipeline and invest in Africa’s innovation economy.

“Africa doesn’t have a talent gap—it has a deployment gap,” added Ndung’u. “The skills are becoming more and more available. We are calling on employers and investors to step forward and engage this ready, capable, and committed generation.”

PLP is now inviting applications for its 6th cohort of the 16-week immersive software development program, set to begin in June 2025. The program is designed for youth aged 18-35 passionate about technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Interested applicants can submit their applications online via powerlearnprojectafrica.org/applications before the 21st June 2025 deadline. This cohort offers another opportunity for young Africans to gain cutting-edge digital skills and to become part of a vibrant network of innovators contributing to the continent’s digital economy.