# Welcome ![](/files/-MPbxHvaL9Q2cPPDs_s9) ## Introduction A tech boot camp is exactly what it sounds like – an encompassing program where we learn to either cultivate new tech skills or improve our current strengths. In a way, boot camps are like extended workshops. It is an intensive coding training course that prepares people with little or no prior experience in software development to work as junior developers. > "Learning to write programs stretches your mind, and helps you think better, creates a way of thinking about things that I think is helpful in all domains.” Bill Gates The Tech Camp Ethiopia 2020 will be a series of 6 Bootcamp programs that encourage all of the youths – makers, engineers, do-gooders, executives, computer scientists, inventors, innovators – are making things that are not just nice to have, but that people need. Tech Camp Ethiopia creates connections, sparks, innovations, and empowers young tech-savvy society to solve real-world pressing challenges through technology. This program is organized by the [U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia ](https://et.usembassy.gov/)in collaboration with [GDG Addis](https://gdgaddis.dev) (as an implementing partner) and [CAWEE ](http://cawee-ethiopia.com/)(a financial administrator). It is one part of **#USInvestsInEthiopians** programs. ## Goal The goal of Tech Camp Ethiopia is to guide youths where to get started in the trending tech world and raise their technical, business, and other soft skills through one-to-one learning, hands-on training, and workshops in record time. It aims to pave the way for the participants how to convert ideas to prototype and then prototype into business by letting them enjoy their new skills with project-based practices. ## Objectives * Involve as many underrepresented communities as possible by implementing **DIVERSITY & INCLUSION** principles. * Let the participants find the best teams to work together and probably to form a startup. * Elevate the business and digital marketing skills of the youth * Give the youths the habit of how to get the job done through hands-on practices and project-based exercises. * Create a fun way of learning experience through different gamification and engaging activities. * Create networking opportunities with tech companies who may potentially find skill power from the participants. Learn more about the program at [https://techcamp.gdgaddis.dev](https://techcamp.gdgaddis.dev/) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://gdgaddis.gitbook.io/mobile-development-reference-tce-c01/master.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.