At Adaire Academy, we seek to unleash African talent into the global Techology market – by using accredited University curricula. Practically, we enable our Participants to pursue world-class and recognized University credentials and offer a structured approach to their participation in the global Technology market.
We seek to reskill & upskill African post-graduates and early career professionals between the ages of 22 – 32 years who are either un- or under-employed, but have the necessary foundational knowledge necessary to succeed, and have the dedication and motivation to excel in Technology.
We provide for the “Total Cost of Education”, working to remove all obstacles for our participants in their pursuit of their technology careers.
Adaire Academy partners with Corporates who have matching D&I or ESG goals or seek access to a new pool of technology talent and Swiss and German Universities to redeploy their online programs to Namibia, Ghana and beyond (planned) for African participants to acquire a recognised European qualification with verifiable practical skills.
Adaire Academy/EPFL Certificate Award – Elements of Data Science (June 2025)
Adaire Academy (Namibia) 2024 Cohort Launch
Our partnership with EPFL Extension School enables us to offer their accredited and world-class Data Science curriculum directly in Namibia and Ghana. This, in combination with the support of our Instructors, Volunteer Mentors create a positive learning environment that promotes readiness for immediate absorbtion into a Corporate environment.
Adaire Academy was conceived and is operated by Adaire, a commercial software outsourcing company, to pursue social impact goals. Our goal is to increase the participation, contribution and visibility of African talent in the global technology market. Academy is an independent charitable organization currently registered in Ghana as a Foundation (Limited by Guarantee) and an Association in Switzerland (in process).
Adaire Academy (Ghana) 2024 Cohort Launch
An Income Share Agreement is a “inclusive” financial instrument where each participant commits to pay for their participation when their income exceeds a threshold. Adaire Academy uses Income Share Agreements as the means to implement its strategy embodied in the slogan: “Learn First, Then Job, The Repay”
We align ourselves to 5 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, seeking to impact the careers of 1 million African Technologists as we do so.
We have been incredibly fortunate to have acquired partner who believe in our Mission, Goals and Strategy to achieve them, but at this stage of our journey, we need you!
Our mentors and coaches provided 1-1 support to participants, to guide them towards success outside of the formal academic and soft-skills curricula.
We seek partners who support our Participants with real-life 2 month Capstone projects and remote internships as they migrate from pursuing the Diploma into the world of work.
We seek Corporate partners interested in the talent being created to complement their other sources of talent.
Adaire Academy was the 2nd place winner in the Non-Profit Category of the largest entrepreneurship competition in Switzerland.
Adaire Academy was the 2nd place winner in at the International Cooperation Award (IC Award) 2025.
The IC Award is made by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), recognizing organizations that strive to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges and make a difference.
Adaire Academy is designed for early- or mid-career professionals who are interested in, and believe they can succeed in a professional Technology career, yet, do not have the opportunity to do so given current circumstance. Adaire Academy is designed to unblock and unleash their potential.
Adsaire Academy is for early- career adults, typically beween 22 to 32 who have the necessary prior skills to complete a Technology Diploma (currently in Data Science), and the interest to pursue a Technology Career in the global market.
Adaire Academy is targeting participants who seek to use an Accredited EU qualification as a means to their future career success. Other programs are valuable and likely will contribute to someone's success, when an informed choice is made by anyone signing up for it.
No - Adaire Academy is not free, it is pre-funded. Each participant commits to pay for their participation after they complete the programme, with the expectation that by participating, their income will increase. When incomes increase above a threshold, repayment is due. This is the Income Share Agreement signed by all Participants.
No. While jobs is the desired outcome, our approach is to actively build partnerships and interest with Global Corporates who are looking for Technology talent, to market our Participants and put our Participants in a prime position for future jobs.
Located in Switzerland, EPFL is one of Europe’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan science and technology institutions. It is currently ranked the 58th best University in the World and the 3rd in Switzerland by US News.
An Income Share Agreement is an "inclusive" finance instrument, designed to take advantage of future income growth as a source of repayment. ISAs are a critical part of how Adaire Academy can operate and assure sustainability.
Unfortunately not. We believe to complete the material in 1 year, and give our participants the best chance of success once they migrate into the global career market, in-person engagement is essential. We do hope we can expand the locations in which we operate and hope to come to your location in the future.
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