Are you passionate about technology and eager to enhance your digital skills? The Wagitech Blogging Challenge is the perfect opportunity for you! Organized by the 60% Women and Girls and 40% Young Men and Boys in Technology (WaGiTech) program under the Edutech Club, this initiative aims to empower women and girls by providing a platform to develop and showcase their blogging, content creation, and website development skills.
Timeline
The Wagitech Blogging Challenge was officially launched on July 5, 2024, in Kampala, Uganda, during the International Girls in ICT Day celebrations. The challenge will run for six months (July 2024 – January 2025), giving participants ample time to explore new skills and learn so that they can create content, build a website, and craft compelling Blog posts about their learning experiences.
About the Challenge
The Wagitech Blogging Challenge encourages participants to blog about their journey in mastering a new digital skill within a week. This could range from learning how to code, developing a website, creating engaging content, or any other tech-related skill. The objective is to inspire creativity, enhance digital literacy, and promote a culture of continuous learning in technology.
Why Participate?
We connect individuals with advanced professionals like role models to inspire and guide them on their career paths, and peer-to-peer training to enhance support, network, and knowledge from peers. While providing precision-learning sessions aimed at launching successful careers in content creation, blogging, and website development.
Stand out by showcasing your work to a wider audience. Winning the challenge can boost your portfolio and add significant weight to your resume.
How to Get Involved
Follow these steps to participate:
- Sign Up: Visit the Edutech Club website and register for the Wagitech Blogging Challenge. Ensure you provide accurate contact information for further competition.
- Learn: Choose a new digital skill you wish to learn. Utilize available resources such as online courses, YouTube, and community forums (meet up) to acquire this skill within the challenge timeframe (a week).
- Blog: create your learning journey through a blog post. Highlight the challenges you faced, the solutions you discovered, and the overall impact of this new skill on your personal or professional life.
- Submit: Submit your blog entry through the provided submission link on the Edutech Club website. Make sure your entry adheres to the specified guidelines and criteria.
- Engage: Participate in community discussions, share your experiences on social media like X(Twitter) LinkedIn, among others, and encourage others to join the challenge.
The Wagitech Blogging Challenge is not more than just a competition; it’s a platform for quality learning, Sustainable development, and empowerment. By participating, you not only enhance your digital skills but also contribute to the broader goal of increasing your CV representation in technology. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an inspiring journey. Register today, and let your blogging adventure begin!
For more information and to register, visit Edutech Club.