The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University of Morocco (UM6P) has launched an innovative summer school aimed at empowering African women in the fields of technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
The «African Women in Tech & AI» programme, a collaboration between the OCP Foundation and the UM6P AI Movement Centre, aims to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to excel in a digitalised global economy.
The programme includes an intensive training phase focusing on women’s leadership, the application of AI, market research and project management. Participants will hone their skills through case studies, interactive workshops and the development of project proposals.
The programme’s first cohort comprises 34 women from diverse backgrounds across 11 African countries. These participants, who include entrepreneurs, researchers, engineers and professionals, are keen to make a positive impact on their communities.
The first phase of the programme comprised 36 hours of online training sessions covering various AI-related topics, including the sub-fields of AI, its adoption in businesses and successful implementations in Africa.
The programme aims to empower African women to drive innovation and change by providing them with a platform to lead and shape the future of technology in Africa.
Source: https://afriqueitnews.com/tech-media/um6p-veut-autonomiser-femmes-africaines-tech-ia/
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