Microsoft opens AppFactory with ADMI

Helen Adams Keller, an American author, political activist, and lecturer once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” 

 

With that said, we are so excited to announce our collaboration with Microsoft, through its 4Afrika Initiative, to open an AppFactory at our campus. The aim of this collaboration is to establish a dynamic apprenticeship platform that addresses the mismatch of skills in the East African software, games and mobile application market. Forming part of our Mobile App & Game Development Program, the AppFactory will equip students with skills in programming, cloud computing and data analytics, enhancing their ability to design web and mobile-based solutions for a global market. Every six months, 15 to 20 graduates from ADMI and other local institutions, will be selected to take part in the AppFactory, and work alongside senior software engineers on real-world projects.

 

The ADMI AppFactory marks the third Microsoft AppFactory in Kenya and also the 19th AppFactory to be launched in the African continent. The 4Afrika Initiative is Microsoft’s business and market development engine in Africa aimed to unlock and accelerate Africa’s potential to create technology not only for the continent but for the world. 

 

“Apprenticeships are a fantastic way for new graduates to gain the experience and market-relevant skills they need to apply for higher paying jobs,” says Ryno Rijnsburger, CTO of Microsoft 4Afrika. “Through this collaboration, young graduates will develop a broader range of ICT and workplace skills fundamental to success in the digital age. This is also the first AppFactory to focus on gaming, and we look forward to seeing more jobs and projects in the industry being undertaken by local professionals.”