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Why UpskillWhy Upskill

Why Upskill?

Why not? Tech is fun. We appreciate tech. And we are willing to encourage enthusiasts to follow that path so we don’t all go back to the stone age 😎.

As a company we believe potential should never be limited by access. That’s why Upskill was born, to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity.

Cardtonic isn’t just handing out MacBooks. We’re investing in the future of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem by equipping the next generation of innovators, creators, and problem-solvers with the tools, visibility, and community they need to succeed.

Upskill isn’t charity, it's a belief, and that is why we remain committed to this cause. We believe we owe some of our success to the community, and giving back is a way to pay back the debt.

Why UpskillWhy Upskill
2022

Upskill 1.0 set the stage — empowering 15 promising tech talents with brand-new MacBooks.

The first-ever edition of Upskill with Cardtonic helped us discover hidden talents who needed this opportunity to grow.

Why UpskillWhy Upskill
2024

Then came Upskill 2.0 — bigger, bolder, and better.

We reached more people, added monetary support, and deepened our commitment to helping Nigeria’s brightest thrive.

Now, it’s time for the next level, Upskill 3.0 is here.

We’re raising the bar with 20 units of the 2024 M4 Pro MacBook Laptop.

But that’s not all. This year, we’re also offering consolation cash prizes and potential job opportunities to ensure more talents get the support they deserve.

Upskill Offer

Tracks

To keep things focused and fair, we’ve grouped all applicants into five streams.

Software Engineers

Software Engineers

Codes are the only languages you speak and you’re a guru in frontend, backend or mobile development.

Data Scientists

Data Scientists

Making numbers talk is your super-power, you collect, clean, analyse and make predictions out of data.

Product Managers

Product Managers

You thrive bringing structure into chaos and taking care of meaningful products.

Creative Designers

Creative Designers

Aesthetics become functional because of your graphics, motion or UI/UX designs.

Content Creators

Content Creators

You make the world more colorful with your written or visual content.

Criteria

To apply, you must:

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Be less than 30 years old.
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Be of Nigerian nationality.
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Possess a passionate drive toward technology or content creation.
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Have a proven track record of interest, or portfolio, relevant to the skill in question. e.g., Github activities, projects, personal portfolio, past courses taken, past tasks completed, etc.

Timeline

All the dates you need to know

23rd June, 2025

Application Opens

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1st August, 2025

Applications closes

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4th-8th August, 2025

Application Review

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11th - 15th August, 2025

Screening Criteria Update

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16th & 17th August, 2025

Assessment Day

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25th- 29th August, 2025

Assessment Result Update

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8th - 12th September, 2025

Interview of Candidates

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19th September, 2025

Announcement of Winners

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1st November, 2025

Prize-giving Event Day

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A Glimpse at Upskill 2.0

What’s Next?

Some of the winners, if willing, could be invited to join our growing team at Cardtonic for a full-time job contract. Got any questions or enquiry? Contact us.

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