Acceleration Program

Project Overview

The Acceleration Program is a 6-month internship designed for beginner developers, created in partnership with USAID. The program provides hands-on experience and mentorship to help participants grow their skills and accelerate their careers in software development. Every six months, a new batch of developers is welcomed into the program, which requires meticulous planning and execution of multiple marketing and organizational tasks.

Key Contributions:

• Grant Writing for USAID Funding: Played an integral role in writing the program proposal that successfully secured USAID funding for the Acceleration Program.
• Event Organization: Managed the logistics of onboarding new participants every six months, including organizing the opening event, securing catering, writing the program agenda, and presentations.
• Client & Guest Invitations: Communicated with clients and guests, using email marketing to send event invitations and updates about the program, ensuring high attendance and engagement.
• Program Communication: Maintained clear communication with participants, mentors, and stakeholders throughout the internship to ensure a seamless experience for all involved.
• Marketing Strategy & Promotion: Developed a comprehensive marketing plan to promote the program, attracting new applicants for each cycle through social media promotions and direct outreach.
• Partnership Management: Coordinated with USAID and other partners to align the program with both educational goals and business objectives, ensuring the program's continued success.

Results:

• Secured USAID Funding: Successfully contributed to obtaining the USAID grant, which was instrumental in launching and running the Acceleration Program.
• Increased Participation: Consistently onboarded new batches of participants every six months, with high application rates due to targeted marketing efforts.
• Enhanced Event Engagement: Boosted attendance and engagement at program events through effective client communication and email marketing strategies.
• Positive Participant Feedback: Received consistently strong feedback from participants, many of whom secured job placements or further opportunities after completing the program.