Afolashade went from having no tech background to being a data analyst after TecHERdemy.
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From Learner to Leader: TD Africa’s TecHERdemy Graduate Thrives in New Tech Career
Three months after the last edition, TD Africa’s TecHERdemy program continues to bear fruit, not just in certificates earned but in transformed lives and thriving careers. One such success story is that of Afolashade Adebowale, a graduate of the Data Science track, who now works as a Business Intelligence/Data Analyst at a leading financial services firm in Lagos.
Afolashade was one of 400 young women selected to participate in TecHERdemy — TD Africa’s landmark CSR initiative designed to bridge the gender gap in tech. TecHERdemy provided intensive six-month training in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, and Data Science.
Today, Afolashade is no longer just learning tech; she’s shaping business strategy with it.
Her journey is a testament to the program’s mission: to equip young women with future-ready skills and empower them to lead in Africa’s digital economy. In this exclusive interview, Afolashade reflects on her TecHERdemy experience and how it launched her into a new chapter of personal and professional growth.
Tell us where you were before TecHERdemy and what made you apply for the program.
Afolashade: Before TecHERdemy, I was a curious learner with a passion for numbers but no formal tech background. I had heard about data science but didn’t know where to start. When I saw the TecHERdemy application, I just knew it was my chance. The idea that it was created specifically to empower women like me gave me the confidence to apply. Looking back, that single decision changed everything.
