TechAdvantage is for youComputer and GSM villages are a key pillar of support for the tech ecosystem in Nigeria, enabling the promotion and adoption of technology in the country
Aspiring Techpreneur
● Join the Online Marketplace+: Open an online store on the marketplace, start a dropshipping business, showcase franchise goods etc.● Join the Online Academy+ Take the technical courses+ and become a trained and qualified technician who can earn money fixing and installing gadgets for customers.● Apply to Join the Apprenticeship program+ where upon completion, participants become certified and issued with . ● Join the community+ and get stay informed and up to date with tech jobs, news and events
● You keep 100% of the sales you make.
Business Owner
● Join the Online Marketplace+-Showcase your goods on the TechAdvantage platform and reach more customers.-Check the platform for customer order and requests+.-Start dropshipping business and register them under your account.-Get 2 accounts in one when you register as a seller. This allows your business to offer sales and services under one main account.
● Join the Online Academy+:- Learn new skills to promote yourself and your business
● Join the Apprenticeship program to gain more skills to expand own business.
● You keep 100% of the sales you make
Experienced Technician
● Join the online marketplace+: - As a technician and get access to a wide range of customers.- Check the platform and see customers who are requesting for technicians in your location.
● Join the Online Academy+:- Learn new skills to promote yourself and your business
● Join the Apprenticeship Program and - Get the complete toolkit required to start a sucessful career as a business owner or technician- Apply for a full or partial scholarship to subsidize the cost of the program.
● You keep 100% of the fees you charge
Customers
● Join the online marketplace+: - Get good deals on your tech devices and gadgets.● Find registered and trustworthy technicians online● Get access to relevant updates, jobs and events that keeps you smart and informed.
● Join the Online Academy+: - Take courses+ on selected subjects relevant for a tech style business. - Join the Apprenticeship Program+ and get the complete toolkit required to start a sucessful career as a business owner or technician
● Apply for a full or partial scholarship to get started with your training courses.
WELCOME TO TECHADVANTAGE NIGERIA
Chief Uche Geoffrey NnajiHonourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology
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Nurturing Nigeria's Tech Ecosystem for Job Creation and Economic Prosperity
The future of Nigeria lies in our hands but more so in the hands of those who dare to dream, create, and explore. By harnessing the power of technology and innovation, we can drive economic growth and prosperity for all.
In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we have developed a platform, TechAdvantage Nigeria, that leverages the knowledge and experience of our computer village model and scale it across the country to create millions of jobs and wealth for all those within the ecosystem. Our computer villages have a very effective business and apprenticeship system that nurtures itself and drives the economy. Now imagine a computer village model that is online and available to millions of people - transferring knowledge from experts to the next generation and reaching the corners of Nigeria.
Our focus is clear: to create millions of jobs, empower aspiring entrepreneurs, strengthen our local tech ecosystem, and create a community that brings together business owners and apprentices, technical experts and learners and a marketplace that links service providers with customers.
I invite you to immerse yourself in this transformative tech ecosystem and become part of our shared vision for the future. TechAdvantage Nigeria is more than a platform; it is a reflection of the potential of our great nation.
Computer Villages are a powerhouse for nation building through technology adoption and financial empowerment. According to NCC, there are over 160 million devices in Nigeria as at Dec 2023, these devices are connecting individuals to business and the global village. At TechAdvantage, we are taking the structures that power Computer Villages and making them available to everyone, by bringing it online.
The TechAdvantage Offering
OnlineAcademy
● Register on the Academy● Learn on the Academy● Apprenticeship Program
Build and grow your technical and business skills; Join the Apprentice program and earn a certificate upon completion.
OnlineMarketplace
● Open your online store● Search for Gadget deals● Sell on the Marketplace● Find sellers
Become a seller, own your own webpage and showcase your products. Buyers can access good deals for their gadgets.
Online Service Centre
● Open your online store● Search for Registered Technicians● Raise a service request● View service requests
Find a technician in your location or Register as one. Install and fix common issues with your gadgets.
InformationHub
● Community
● Blogs
● Events
● Jobs
Get latest news and analysis, info on tech events, government programs, jobs, help resources and much more.
JOIN THE APPENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Africa has been practicing for centuries what is today known as stakeholder capitalism. This system has been recognized as the largest business incubator in the world as thousands of ventures are developed and established yearly through it. For the Nigerians and some Africans, it is a working system which has brought equality and peaceful coexistence in communities.
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TechAdvantage Nigeria:Where Apprenticeship meets Technology
The Nigerian Apprenticeship system is renowned for grooming and empowering young entrepreneurs through hands-on training, thus transfering practical knowledge and core business skills.
Computer Villages in Nigeria have adopted this system thus creating a self sustaining system that generates economic activity across all ages.
The apprenticeship program is designed by a fusion of the features of the Apprenticeship system with best in class online learning programs thus having the potential for maximum impact.
Register to be a part of the Apprenticeship program, and apply for a full or partial scholarship from our sponsors.
The TechAdvantage Academy
Learning is at the heart of the TechAdvantage strategy, connecting learners with experts.Our academy offers business and technical courses to equip you with the hard and soft skills to run a successful business. Here is the trailer to one of our courses - Introduction to Computer Repairs, showcasing practical skills vital for diagnosing and rectifying computer-related issues.Join the Academy+View Courses+Become an Instructor+
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On TechAdvantage, you can
Make Money
● With your own sales page, new and existing businesses can showcase their goods on the marketplace. ● Trained and qualified Technicians who can register and reach a wider audience. ● You can register to be an instructor on the platform and earn money for your expertise.● Get started as a businessman or Technician with our business and technical courses taught by experts on the Academy● You keep 100% of the sales you make.
Find Solutions
● Find trained and experienced technicians for your repairs.● Get good deals on your tech devices and gadgets● Get access to relevant updates and events that keeps you smart and informed.● Apply for a full or partial scholarship to get started with your training courses.
Start Your Own Business
● Join the Apprenticeship Program and get the complete toolkit required to start a sucessful career as a business owner or technician● Apply for a full or partial scholarship to subsidize the cost of the program.● Get access to mentors and free subscription on the platform.
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FAQ
Why was TechAdvantage Founded?
To bring the power of Technology to businesses operating within our chosen markets segments, creating jobs and boosting the economy.
How do I become a member of TechAdvantage?
This is very simple - click on JOIN or REGISTER, anywhere on the platform, enter your details, go to your email and confirm and that is all. You become a member.
What is the significance of Computer Village to TechAdvantage?
Computer Village is a unique ecosystem that generates billions of Naira annually. TechAdvantage will utilize the power of technology to scale the concept all over the country.
What are the market segments that TechAdvantage focuses on?
TechAdvantage focuses on products and solutions that you would normally find in computer villages. For our courses, we are starting with the sales and repairs of phones, computers, laptops, CCTV, Biometric Systems, and their accessories at this initial phase. More courses will come onboard and broaden the market segments covered.
Why should I join the TechAdvantage Platform?
The benefits are much - you can get more customers, your business will grow, you get your own web-page where you showcase your business, you benefits from our programmes, you be among the first to hear about any important news that can make your business grow and much more. You belong to the largest online platform for tech enthusiasts.
Is TechAdvantage Free?
There is a Free version of our Premium Plan that anyone can join and enjoy lots of benefits as of this initial stage. There will also be a Pro Section section where members will pay a small token to get unlimited access to all the benefits listed above include your own fully hosted webpage, access to the marketplace. This token is for us to be able to sustain the platform and keep it running.
What if I cannot afford the Premium Plan? Do you offer scholarships and sponsorships?
Yes we do. Thanks to our partners, we will offer scholarships and sponsorships from time to time to our members. The scholarships and sponsorships will be communicated on this platform and across our social media pages.
How do you reach Nigerians that do not have smart phones?
TechAdvantage is for Tech Enthusiasts and those involved in the sales and repairs of mobile phones, laptops, computers, and so on and most of them are able to access the internet for their work. In the near future, we will create contents for those without smart phones.
I am in a location where there is no Computer Village? Can I start my own business?
Yes, you can still register on TechAdvantage and create a profile and offer your services not just to those within your location, but across Nigeria. Customers can search for you and find you.
How does TechAdvantage support the Renewed Hope Agenda?
Creating millions of jobs: Expanding access to tech services and promoting entrepreneurship.
Empowering aspiring entrepreneurs: Providing resources, training, and a platform to grow their businesses.Strengthening the local tech ecosystem: Connecting service providers, customers, and experts to foster collaboration and innovation.Can I find phone repair providers on TechAdvantage?
Yes you can. Simply search using your location or the type of service you need. The system will filter out all repairers around you.
What are the advantages of taking online courses on TechAdvantage?
Learn at your own pace: No need to adjust your schedule to class times. You can learn whenever and wherever it's convenient for you.
Study materials available 24/7: Review lectures, notes, and resources anytime you need them.I already registered, but it is asking me to register again. Why is that?
After registration, you'll be required to complete your profile. Once you're verified, you gain access to the full benefits of Techadvantage.
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