{"id":20277,"date":"2021-04-24T00:50:36","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T21:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=20277"},"modified":"2021-04-24T00:50:36","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T21:50:36","slug":"google-africa-developer-scholarship-gads-program-2021-for-young-african-developers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/google-africa-developer-scholarship-gads-program-2021-for-young-african-developers\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS) Program 2021 for young African Developers."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS) Program 2021 for young African Developers.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2021 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"9068680313\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>YOU MAY ALSO APPLY FOR<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/japanese-government-monbukagakusho-mext-scholarships-2022-for-undergraduate-and-research-study-in-japan-fully-funded\/\">Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) MEXT Scholarships 2022 for undergraduate and research study in Japan (Fully Funded<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/queen-elizabeth-commonwealth-scholarships-qecs-2021-2022-for-students-in-commonwealth-nations-fully-funded\/\">Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2021\/2022 for students in Commonwealth Nations (Fully Funded)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Application Deadline: Ongoing<\/p>\n<p>Grow with\u00a0Google\u00a0and Pluralsight have partnered for the third consecutive year to provide a program to support software developers across Africa in three different roles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Associate Android Developer<\/li>\n<li>Associate Cloud Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Mobile Web Specialist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This program aims to engage with existing and aspiring developers to help them build the skills they need to get a job in tech after the program is over. The Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS) program gives participants free access to select courses, projects, embedded labs (powered by Qwiklabs) and skill assessments; plus support from the Google Developer community. The resources available in this program will help developers build the skills necessary to get their Google certification.\u00a0\u00a0Previous participants have gone on to build impactful projects for their communities, make incredible steps in their career journeys, and even become Google-certified developers and engineers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Acceptance into this program is limited, so get started today to ensure you don\u2019t miss out! Applicants will be prioritized for advancement based on the amount of Pluralsight content consumed and other target demographics.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>In order to participate in the Google Africa Developer Scholarship program, you must be at least 18 years of age and be a resident of a country in Africa. You may only register for one learning track\/role.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To continue advancing through the sessions to get access to more courses you\u2019ll need to<strong>\u00a0prove you\u2019re<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>dedicated<\/strong>\u00a0to learning these tech skills. You can do this by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registering for your selected track. Applicants will be placed in only one track as selected in the onboarding survey during registration.<\/li>\n<li>Completing all requirements to advance to the next phase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Advancing to each subsequent phase will help you master in-demand Google developer skills with expert-authored Pluralsight content. You\u2019ll gain skills that can help you get opportunities after the program<\/p>\n<h2>Application and promotion phase<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Timeline:\u00a0<\/strong>Active now<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you get access to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Custom Pluralsight experience<\/li>\n<li>Curated Pluralsight channels, including Skill IQ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What you need to do to advance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"httpsss:\/\/www.pluralsight.com\/partners\/google\/africa\/google-africa-developer-scholarship-2021\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Register for the program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">.<\/span><\/strong> Complete the<strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/pluralsight.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6DmqwtQydYkVQB8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">onboarding survey<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>as part of your registration process. Once you complete the survey, you will be redirected to register for Pluralsight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Learning phase 1<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Timeline:\u00a0<\/strong>To be determined<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you get access to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More content in the track you chose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What you need to advance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For all tracks, receive 100+ for the track-specific Skill IQ\u00a0<strong>OR\u00a0<\/strong>complete 10+ hours of track-specific content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Learning phase 2<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Timeline:\u00a0<\/strong>To be determined<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you get access to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Even more content in the track you chose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What you need to advance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For all tracks, receive 200+ for the track-specific Skill IQ OR complete 20+ hours of track-specific content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>* Please note that Pluralsight and the other partners making this offer available<br \/>\nmay change selection criteria at their discretion. Additional selection criteria may include first come, first serve; most content viewed; highest Skill IQ.<\/p>\n<p>In order to participate in the Google Africa Developer Scholarship program, you must be at least 18 years of age and be a resident of a country in Africa. You may only register for one learning track\/role.<\/p>\n<p>Android<\/p>\n<p>Become a world-class\u00a0<strong>Android developer<\/strong>\u00a0with Pluralsight. Our carefully curated courses will help you develop key Android skills and build the necessary skills to work as a developer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Master in-demand Google developer skills with expert-authored Pluralsight content<\/li>\n<li>Develop your skills and be prepared to take the Associate Android Developer Certification exam<\/li>\n<li>Receive mentorship support from the GADS program and the Google Developer community<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/www.pluralsight.com\/blog\/news\/gads-recap-2020\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See how developers overcame obstacles in the 2020 program<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to get started:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2021 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"9068680313\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeZecvzorAiRpK9iFqWPFmGezOXN3scomlRCaeRiRZntPfs6A\/viewform\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">onboarding survey<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Fill out registration form (available after submitting the onboarding survey)<\/li>\n<li>Watch any of your available Pluralsight Skills content OR complete your \u201cAssociate Android Developer\u201d Skill IQ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Pluralsight and the other partners making this offer available may change selection criteria at their discretion.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Google Cloud<\/p>\n<p>Become the\u00a0<strong>Associate Cloud Engineer<\/strong>\u00a0you want to be. With courses that target key cloud topics, you\u2019ll be able to skill up at your own pace. Our carefully curated courses will help you develop key Cloud engineer skills and embedded labs help you get real-world practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Master in-demand Google Cloud skills with expert-authored Pluralsight content<\/li>\n<li>Prepare to take the Associate Cloud Engineer Certification exam (According to the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/services.google.com\/fh\/files\/misc\/2020_googlecloud_certification_impact_report.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2020 Google Cloud certification impact report<\/a>,<\/strong> <\/span>70% of job applicants with a Google Cloud certification received at least one job offer)<\/li>\n<li>Build the expert Cloud skills needed to elevate your IT career<\/li>\n<li>Gain the confidence to apply for a new Cloud role<\/li>\n<li>Receive mentorship support from the GADS program and the Google Developer community<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/www.pluralsight.com\/blog\/news\/gads-recap-2020\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See how developers overcame obstacles in the 2020 program<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to get started:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeZecvzorAiRpK9iFqWPFmGezOXN3scomlRCaeRiRZntPfs6A\/viewform\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">onboarding survey<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Fill out registration form (available after submitting the onboarding survey)<\/li>\n<li>Watch any of your available Pluralsight Skills content OR complete your \u201cCloud Engineer (Google Cloud)\u201d Skill IQ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Pluralsight and the other partners making this offer available may change selection criteria at their discretion<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Mobile Web<\/p>\n<p>Now\u2019s the perfect time to become an\u00a0<strong>expert mobile web developer<\/strong>. We\u2019ve put together a selection of courses on the most relevant mobile web developer topics so you can build your skills in the most important technologies and take your career to the next level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2021 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"9068680313\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Master in-demand Google developer skills with expert-authored Pluralsight content<\/li>\n<li>Receive mentorship support from the GADS program and the Google Developer community<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/www.pluralsight.com\/blog\/news\/gads-recap-2020\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See how developers overcame obstacles in the 2020 program<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to get started:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeZecvzorAiRpK9iFqWPFmGezOXN3scomlRCaeRiRZntPfs6A\/viewform\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">onboarding survey<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Fill out registration form (available after submitting the onboarding survey)<\/li>\n<li>Watch any of your available Pluralsight Skills content OR complete your \u201cBuilding Websites with HTML, CSS and Javascript\u201d Skill IQ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Pluralsight and the other partners making this offer available may change selection criteria at their discretion.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For More Information:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"httpsss:\/\/www.pluralsight.com\/partners\/google\/africa\/gads-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CLICK HERE TO&#8212;&#8212;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Visit the Official Webpage of the Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS) Program 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-rec td-a-rec-id-content_inline tdi_2_873 td_block_template_1\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS) Program 2021 for young African Developers. 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