Our Journey: 2023 – 2025
Empowering youth through tech since 2021
2023
The Foundation Begins
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Key Milestone: Tech-rise Foundation is officially launched with a mission to bridge the digital divide for youth and teens.
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Programs Launched:
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Web Development Bootcamp (first cohort)
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Digital Skills 101 (virtual series during COVID)
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Events:
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Tech for Teens Virtual Summit – over 150 participants from 3 regions
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Donations:
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$1,500 raised from community backers and a local nonprofit grant
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2024
Building Momentum
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Key Milestone: Expanded reach to 6 schools across 2 cities
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New Programs:
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Cybersecurity Pathways
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Intro to AI & Machine Learning
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Events:
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Teen Tech Week (in partnership with public libraries)
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Code & Create Hackathon – 50+ teen projects submitted
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Donations:
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$1,000 from individual donors, tech partners, and a youth innovation grant
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1,000
sponsored children and the youth
2025
What’s Ahead
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Upcoming Event:
🎉 Next-Gen Coders Conference 2025
Date: August 12, 2025 | Location: Lagos Innovation Hub
Details: A one-day immersive experience with workshops, live coding sessions, guest speakers, and a tech career fair. Open to all Tech-rise alumni, mentors, and new students. -
Goals for 2025:
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Launch a dedicated scholarship fund for underrepresented youth in tech
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Expand programs into 3 new regions
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Deepen community partnerships and corporate sponsorships
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