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MoU signed between KU HP for HP Gaming Skilling of Young Leaders under YAL RLC EA

 HP and the United States government’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center (RLC) for East Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding signifying the next phase in the longstanding partnership between HP and the YALI program.Building on the success of HP Life online courses, which became part of the YALI curriculum during the pandemic, this MOU will incorporate HP Gaming Garage into YALI’s leadership training, expanding digital and technological opportunities for both new participants and alumni.

The signing took place during the 2024 YALI Alumni Expo and Trade Show in Cape Town, South Africa, which is celebrating YALI impact on the continent. The event showcases YALI 600 alumni from across Africa. HP and USAID began exploring the integration of HP’s Gaming Garage, a comprehensive online game design and coding program, into the YALI curriculum earlier this year.

The HP Gaming Garage promotes and encourages students to gain skills needed to enter the gaming and electronic sports (esports) industry and acts as a platform to connect students with industry leaders. It is a high-tech gaming lab equipped with the latest gaming PCs, Monitors, Accessories, and a collection of Ubisoft games. Students are welcome to experience the HP Gaming Garage during common hours on Open Playdays.

Through the HP Gaming Garage, students can access curated programs to build soft skills and expertise specific to the gaming industry. They can also connect directly with game development and electronic sports (esports) industry experts through industry encounter sessions. The HP Gaming Garage crew also organizes various competitions, such as online gaming tournaments and hackathons.

The Young African Leaders Initiative is the U.S. government’s signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. It has been promoting effective public administration, fostering entrepreneurship and business opportunities, and cultivating civic leadership among African youth since 2010. This is a demonstration of the U.S. government’s commitment to strengthening the ties between the American people and Africa.

The 2024 YALI Alumni Expo and Trade Show provides a platform for alumni to highlight their innovative work in leadership, entrepreneurship, and community development. This event celebrates the diverse accomplishments of the YALI alumni while fostering new partnerships and strengthening ties across Africa.

 

 

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