Blossom Academy
Blossom Academy
Broader Sectors
- Livelihoods - Lokumu/Dignity
- Education - Sani/Wisdom
Demographic Focus
- Youth
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- West Africa
- Nigeria
- Ghana
Blossom Academy bridges Africa's tech skills gap with tailored 12-week data science fellowships in data analytics, data science, data engineering and artificial intelligence. Students work on real projects and receive mentorship and internship opportunities.
The Differentiator
Blossom Academy is bridging the longstanding gap between industry and education, bringing together industry partners, ambitious students, world-class education, and a dedicated team under one roof. The academy identifies and recruits economically disadvantaged graduates interested in data science for fully sponsored boot camps, with a strong commitment to increasing the representation of women in the field.
Why Their Work Matters
Local companies across the continent frequently outsource data projects abroad, incurring high costs and overlooking the potential of local talent. In response to this issue, Blossom Academy was established, driven by the high demand for data talent and the expanding youthful African workforce. Through their fully-sponsored programs, Blossom Academy is cultivating African data scientists who play a crucial role in addressing the continent's challenges and advancing its progress.
Partner Impact
Leadership Highlight
Jeph Acheampong
Jeph Acheampong is the Co-Founder and CEO of Blossom Academy, an organization on a mission to create a pathway for untapped African talents to develop data skills, help them enter the evolving job market, and empower them to establish lasting livelihoods. Before his current role, Jeph was a founding member of Esusu Financial, a leading financial technology company leveraging data solutions to empower tenants and improve property performance. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from New York University and in 2019, he was recognized as a Global Innovator by Expo 2020.
