Rising to the Challenge: Samsung Extends Much-Needed Investment in Software Development Programme
The Samsung-Sponsored App Factory and Future Innovation Software Development programme has just received additional investment, that will further fuel its large-scale efforts to increase the number of experienced software developers in the country. Samsung South Africa has announced immediate and additional funding for this employment initiative for 2022, which is an essential part of its far-reaching R280 Million EEIP programme. The aim is to assist graduates struggling to find employment where their tertiary education does not cover sufficient theory and practical training. Sponsored graduates will now be equipped with expertise and knowledge that appeals to potential employers, and in this way, the programme can make a meaningful difference in South Africa’s ICT sector. The Samsung –Sponsored AppFactory, in partnership with Microsoft, is a 9-month internship programme hosted by Tshimologong Digital Precinct and the University of the Western Cape. Over the last two years, Samsung has...