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.
Samuel Fantaye has served in different managerial and leadership roles, and he is currently serving as President of 10 Academy Corp (USA).
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.
It’s been enriching to have a 10 Academy graduate on board working with me on a start up. Beyond her obvious readiness for work, I’ve been particularly impressed by her initiative, creativity and approach to problem solving. In a start up context with lots of moving parts, she has demonstrated adaptability, with strong communication, analytical and team work skills. I would recommend hiring from 10 Academy to others strongly and without hesitation.
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10 Academy has helped us develop an exceptional Data Science team from scratch. The calibre of candidates has been phenomenal and not only enhanced our technical ability but also our company culture. I would absolutely recommend hiring from 10 Academy to others.
Our 10 Academy graduate jumped immediately into wrestling with complex research questions without hesitation. From day one, her work has been useful in moving our research project forward. Her ability to absorb and teach herself information independently is a great asset that enabled her to quickly start producing useful work in a domain that was new for her. Based on this graduate's high potential, deep work ethic, and high quality work, I would highly recommend 10 Academy graduates to other employers.
