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Aptech is organising ‘Career Connect’, a career fair in association with the University of Bolton where the experts from Aptech Head office and the University, are coming together to address the Aptech students of Nigeria. In line with the association of Aptech and the University of Bolton, the University would be introduced to the Aptech students along with the necessary information about opportunities to study abroad, the degree pathway, and the credit transfer facility available for Aptech students to pursue an International Degree with the University at UK or UAE campus. There will be lucky draws during the event where 2 students would get to win a scholarship of up to 60% on International Degree Tuition fee.
This is the first-ever edition of Aptech Career Connect and will be organized from the 18th of July to the 22nd of July in two major cities – Lagos and Abuja in Nigeria.
Aptech and the University of Bolton have come into this strategic partnership with a primary goal of the growth of the youth of Africa in the IT industry by skilling, educating, and making them employable & future-ready by giving them industry-relevant, hands-on practical IT skills. Through this degree pathway, students would have the dual qualification of ‘Aptech Advanced Diploma’ and ‘Degree from the University of Bolton. While Aptech would form and strengthen the student’s foundation in IT, the association with the University of Bolton, would give them a competitive advantage of having an International Degree at an affordable cost.
About the University of Bolton
The University of Bolton traces its history back to the foundation in 1825 of the Bolton Mechanics’ Institute, one of the first to be established in the UK. Back in 2008, The University of Bolton set up its Academic Centre in Ras Al Khaimah licensed by the Government of Ras Al Khaimah. Throughout its history and in its various incarnations, this institution’s primary purpose has been to provide educational opportunities for those who wish to better their situation and their prospects. Association with Aptech again will help
According to the National Bureau of Statistics in its quarterly GDP report ICT sector contributed 16.20% to Nigeria’s GDP in the first quarter of 2022 which was followed by Q4 2021, where the contribution was 15.21% to the total real GDP.
Nigeria is one of the countries which has the fastest growing talents in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Africa.
sector’s Q1 2022 contribution is 1.29 points higher than the impact it made in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021 – 14.91%. The statistics reflect the growth chart of this sector in the country and the potential opportunities it brings for the youth of Nigeria. The global digital community of Nigeria has been witnessing phenomenal growth in the ICT industry, thus enabling socio-
According to the report, the economic development in the country and across the African continent.
Mr. Kallol Mukherjee, Head of International Business, Aptech Limited said, “We are absolutely thrilled to announce our association with the University of Bolton. Aptech is all about bringing in the best of opportunities for our students in Nigeria. The ICT Industry is very crucial for the country and is growing year on year. The aspirants in this sector are ready to go beyond borders to prepare themselves for the pool of opportunities waiting for them in the Nigerian market and/or elsewhere. The University of Bolton is a reputed institution in UK and UAE, and provides undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in several disciplines. Our decision to associate with the University of Bolton was made keeping in mind that programs in the University of Bolton have strong vocational and professionally focused orientation.”
He further added “I would like to invite all the Aptech students of Nigeria to attend the ‘Aptech Career Connect’. In addition to the benefits of the career fair, it is a great opportunity for them to get all the relevant information about this degree pathway, tailor-made for them. Also, the chance to win up to 60% scholarship is something an Aptech student would not want to miss.”
The degree program has been mapped with Aptech Advanced Diploma through a credit transfer facility, by which the student would get enrolled in the final year of selected degree programmes at the University of Bolton at the UK or UAE campus.
Aptech – A Global Education & Skill Training Provider
With over three decades of strong experience in training and skilling, Aptech is a pioneer in the education and training business with a significant global presence. Ever since its
commencement in 1986 and with a current presence of over 800 centres across 40 countries, Aptech has effectively ventured into diverse sectors ranging from IT training, media & entertainment, and pre-school segment amongst others. Aptech has over 20 years of glorious presence in Nigeria with over 30 centres across major cities like Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan, Kano, Kaduna, Calabar, Uyo, Awka, Ota, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Abeokuta, Alagbole, Owerri,Osogbo, Umuahia and many more.
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