10 Academy is a not-for-profit community-owned project to train highly talented young Africans for careers with outsized impact, those that power the 4th Industrial Revolution. 10 Academy’s has completed 3 batches of training for graduates from 15 countries in Africa and 10 Academy training currently focuses on data science; other fields of study will be added soon.
Given the demand for training in data science and other 4IR fields, 10 Academy plans to implement the Fourth Industrial Revolution For All (4IR4A) to reach as many young people as possible, working with existing institutions and systems.
4IR4Awill be a platform to train and inspire all those motivated to get skills for the 4IR, linking higher education institutions, industry, thought leaders and youth.
4IR4Awill start with data science and grow to include blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT),robotics, bio-engineering, quantum computing and others.
Yabebal is an award-winning data scientist with extensive research and teaching expertise. He taught at 10 Academy pilot and was recently named WEF Young Scientist, NEF Fellow, Research Chair holder in Data Science and Cosmology
Arun has experience in the development of talent in Africa working with (among others) the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), the Next Einstein Forum (NEF), World Bank, Johnson & Johnson, GIZ, Robert Bosch Foundation and IDRC.
Kevin is a software engineer / machine learning engineer with a passion for building challenging and impactful solutions. He is a graduate Electronics and Computer engineer from JKUAT university, Kenya
Abubakar Alaro is a Data Scientist from Nigeria, Abubakar is a graduate of Computer Science at the University of Ilorin. Abubakar uses his positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. Abubakar loves cats and enjoys making other people laugh.
10 Academy is a not-for-profit community-owned organization which is owned by its members. At present, the Board is composed of Arun Sharma and Yabebal Fantaye.
Members meetings are held annually in February and membership is available to 10 Academy alumni as well as to other selected supporters.
10 Academy is in the process of acquiring 501c3 status in the United States and charitable status in Europe.
Former Executive Director, African Academy of Sciences
Co-founder and Managing Director, Startup bootcamp
CEO, Mennonite Economic Development Agency
Managing Director, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Rwanda
Trained and tested on 17 competencies and 400 skills, aspects of knowledge, ideas and attitudes.
Top 4% of applicants selected from a pan-African talent pool, intensively selected based on speed of learning and long-term potential.
Hire based on 700 hours of training progress (not just a 1 day interview)
At least 40% of our graduates are women. Less than 15% of industry roles are held by women today.
100% of our graduates are African, bringing essential diversity of perspective. Less than 5% of industry roles are held by BIPOC today.
Hire from 10 Academy and you'll support training of other exceptional young talents from Africa, at no additional cost to you.
