Blossom Academy receives support to train Ghanaian youth in data analytics

Blossom Academy, an educational institution, has received a significant boost to its mission of digital empowerment, following its selection as a grantee of the Internet Society Foundation Strengthening Communities, Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) programme.

The grant will support Blossom Academy’s Data Analytics Programme, aimed at equipping 150 underemployed young people—half of them women—with globally relevant digital skills to unlock high-value career paths in the tech-driven economy.

Blossom Academy stood out for its innovative approach and real-world impact. According to Jenn Beard, Senior Programme Officer at the Internet Society Foundation, “Our SCILLS programme demonstrates the Internet’s ability to open doors to better-paying jobs, support entrepreneurs, and enhance educational outcomes. This partnership will help even more Ghanaians thrive in the digital economy.

The Internet Society Foundation praised Blossom Academy for its adaptive learning model, emphasis on digital safety, and strong outcomes in digital upskilling.

Founded in 2019, Blossom Academy has grown a pan-African alumni network of almost 700 individuals, primarily in Ghana and Nigeria. With an impressive 85% job placement rate per cohort, the organisation has established itself as a leader in bridging the digital divide and nurturing Africa’s next generation of data professionals.

For many participants, the experience has been life-changing. Pachomius Kweku Lawson, a graduate of the programme, shared:

“The Blossom Academy Data Analytics Programme was a game-changer. The hands-on projects, real-world application, and mentorship prepared me not just for a job, but for a tech career. This new funding means more people like me can access life-altering opportunities and build their futures with confidence.”

As the programme scales up, Blossom Academy remains committed to inclusive digital education, particularly among women, and to creating economic opportunities that uplift entire communities across Ghana.

Blossom Academy is a non-profit organisation dedicated to closing the digital skills gap across Africa by providing demand-driven training programmes in data science and technology. Its mission is to empower youth with the skills, mindset, and opportunities to thrive in the digital economy.

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