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Free Tech Training in Africa? How Power Learn Project Is Building 1 Million Developers

Doctors work in hospitals. Teachers work in schools. But when your child learns to code… what’s next? In this Tech Pathways episode, we sit down with Irene Mwangi from Power Learn Project (PLP) — a free, 16-week training program that is transforming how Africans learn tech. From coding basics to building apps, PLP has already trained tens of thousands across Africa. The goal? Close the tech talent gap and give young people the tools to earn, innovate, and thrive in the digital future. What you’ll learn in this episode: – What is Power Learn Project? (and why it’s free) – Who can join & how to apply – Challenges of building tech talent in Africa – Inspiring success stories of PLP graduates – How parents can support kids who want to pursue tech 👨‍👩‍👧 Whether you’re a parent, student, or educator, this conversation is your gateway into one of Africa’s biggest opportunities: skills that pay in the digital era. 00:00 – Doctors, teachers… but what about coders? (Intro) 00:59 – Meet Irene Mwangi (Power Learn Project) 01:11 – What is PLP? 02:14 – Who is eligible to join PLP? 02:44 – No tech background? Why PLP is still for you 03:16 – Inside the 16-week training program 04:02 – Helping learners discover their tech interests 05:02 – How much does PLP cost? (It’s free!) 05:41 – Enrollment across Africa & how it works 07:22 – Requirements to get started with PLP 08:56 – Challenges PLP has faced in enrollment 12:00 – PLP’s “Big Why” — solving Africa’s talent gap 19:00 – The big outcome PLP is working towards 20:56 – Why parents need to support kids in tech 26:36 – Courses & career pathways at PLP 34:37 – Student success story: Building a freelancer platform 35:33 – Another example: “Uber for schools” 40:00 – How parents can support their child’s tech journey 42:15 – How to apply for PLP today 44:10 – Recap & closing thoughts #TechPathways #PLP #STEMKenya #FutureOfWork #FreeTechTraining