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Technical Education: Inventing a New Africa
Education is constantly evolving as a result of emerging technologies which are shaping global commerce and industry. AFRIT understands this change and the enormous challenges faced by administrators to not only meet the needs, but to exceed the expectations of students and parents (and indeed society). Just like in the corporate world, meeting the needs and expectations are not just enough, understanding the perceptions of students and parents is very vital.

The 21st century is a knowledge based century. New technologies will constantly disrupt industries, markets and economies. Elements of creativity in technical education are extremely vital especially in developing world where there is a need to develop the technical human capital to match the competitions from Asia, US and Western Europe.

AFRIT assists schools and institutions to develop a holistic technical education model. We understand that innovative technological applications, new policies, optimized processes are catalysts that enable educators to improve technical educational achievement.

Unique Capabilities 
AFRIT provides innovative skills in strategy, project management, and technical capabilities. Our areas of technical education specialty include: Computing, Electronics, Robotics and Electrical. We focus on the following:

Education & Training
• Curriculum design, development and evaluation on emerging trends in electrical, electronics, computer science and engineering
• Workshops and seminars on semiconductor technologies and VLSI education
• Facilitating licensing and acquisition of computer aided design (CAD) tools, equipment, softwares for schools. And training schools on how to use them
• Training on VHDL based design; FPGA design; Printed Circuit Board design; Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) design based on mixed signal VLSI
• Micro-controller programming, robotics engineering
• Educate on Micro-fabrication, BIOMENS, Neuromorphic, ICT technologies

Consulting
• Assisting government to develop a holistic technology policy and roadmap
• We understand emerging technologies and help clients develop technology policies and strategies
• We consult on mixed signal VLSI, ICT and semiconductor technologies
• All areas of microelectronics consulting: from CAD tools to cleanroom
• Help develop integrated circuit intellectual property for your system needs

Our Competitive Edge 

AFRIT has managerial and technical skills to mobilize and combine the best mix of people, processes and tools to deliver high performance results with total commitment to quality.
 
We work primarily to assist African nations to improve their education programs as we understand that if the education is right, Africa stands a chance of getting better.We are a charity organization.