The 2024 Digital Skill-Up Bootcamp (DSB) and the Digital and Leadership Academy (DLA), held at the iKapture Centre for Development, were packed with an incredible lineup of activities, empowering young participants with the essential skills they need to thrive in today’s digital world. Throughout the bootcamp, students from diverse backgrounds, aged between 6 and 18, came together to learn, collaborate, and grow.
The DSB program was carefully designed to cater to various levels of digital literacy, ensuring that each participant, whether a beginner or more advanced, gained valuable knowledge. The training was structured into multiple stages, allowing students to immerse themselves in a wide array of tech-related fields and soft skills.
Here’s a breakdown of the core skills the students acquired:
- Microsoft Office Suites: Introduction to the fundamental tools like Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
- Graphic Design: Teaching creativity with tools like Canva.
- Cinematography: Basics of photography and storytelling through visuals.
- Mobile App Development: Hands-on experience in building simple mobile applications.
- SEO & Copywriting: Crafting engaging content and optimizing it for search engines.
- Web Design & Development: Introduction to HTML and CSS to create basic websites.
- Whiteboard Animation: Developing visually engaging and educational animations.
- Leadership, Decision a & Teamwork: Building critical soft skills to lead teams and collaborate effectively.
- Presentation Skills: Preparing students to present their projects with confidence and clarity.
Capstone Projects & Teamwork
One of the highlights of this year’s bootcamp was the capstone projects. Participants were divided into teams to work on real-life projects based on their chosen areas of specialization. The projects gave the students an opportunity to apply the skills they learned in a practical way.
During the project week, the students displayed impressive teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. They were guided by facilitators and volunteers, ensuring they could tap into their full potential.
The Graduation Event
The grand finale of the bootcamp was the graduation ceremony, where participants showcased their projects to parents, facilitators, and invited guests. Each child received a well-deserved certificate of completion, with special awards presented to students with the best presentations and exceptional contributions during the program.
Parents and guardians were filled with pride as they watched their children confidently present the results of their hard work. The energy in the room was electrifying, as many parents expressed their satisfaction with the program and the remarkable progress their children had made.
What Parents Are Saying
Here are a few testimonials from parents whose children participated in DSB 2024:
- “Thank you so much, iKapture; this is my son’s second time here, and there’s a big improvement. Today, my son teaches his younger sister and cousins how to use the computer.”
- “I was excited to see my child help me out with Excel when I was having difficulties; my second child was in the graphic design class, and he will be designing my PHD convocation flier. iKapture is doing such great work with the kids.”
Join the Waitlist for DSB 2025!
Were you unable to secure a spot for this year’s bootcamp? Don’t worry! We are already gearing up for the 2025 Digital Skill-Up Bootcamp, and we would love to have your child be part of the next cohort.
For inquiries on how to enroll your child in next year’s bootcamp, contact us at [email protected]
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