GetBundi, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and digital skill education technology platform, is recruiting its second cohort in its efforts to address the gender divide in the tech industry.

GetBundi, an education platform focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and digital skills, is recruiting its second cohort as part of its mission to bridge the gender gap in the tech industry.

Through its TechSis initiative, GetBundi aims to train 1 000 Nigerian women, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs.

The ministry will sponsor 300 women aged 18-35 from the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. These women are either employees of or affiliated with the ministry.

TechSis 2024 is focused on web development and data analytics. GetBundi cited that only about 20% of the tech industry in Africa is composed of women, indicating a significant underrepresentation.

While the tech industry has always been male-dominated across the world, the gender gap in Africa is described as alarming.

“Recognizing that not everyone across Africa could have the opportunity to study on our platform, we set up GetBundi Education Foundation to support those who are potentially left behind,” said the founder of GetBundi Education Foundation, Osita Oparaugo.

The first program in 2023 was highly successful, focusing on teaching 500 African women the skill of coding.

“The response has been nothing short of astounding, with over 3 000 women applying last year, and a staggering 6 300 applicants for the upcoming program in just under ten days of the announcement,” Oparaugo said.

GetBundi has committed to up-skilling 10 million African workers by 2034.