Tech4Teens · Lagos, Nigeria
Tech4Teens
Practical, real-world technology skills for teenagers growing up in a digital world.
Tech4Teens is ProudToBeMe’s hands-on digital skills programme for young people aged 13 to 19. In a few short sessions, teens go from using technology to creating with it: designing websites, writing code, making videos with AI and learning to stay safe online.
80+
Teenagers trained
80+
Teenagers trained
Many taking part in hands-on digital training for the very first time.
13–19
Age range
Secondary school students at the age when career interests start to form.
85%
Improved digital literacy
Participants who reported stronger digital skills after the programme.
70%
Interested in tech careers
Participants who now want to pursue a career in technology.
What is Tech4Teens?
For many of our teens, this is their first real step into the digital world
Technology shapes almost every career young people will go on to have, yet many teenagers in our communities have never had the chance to use a computer for anything more than the basics. Tech4Teens closes that gap.
We bring practical, classroom-based training straight into schools and community spaces in Lagos. Facilitators introduce teens to website design and coding, show them how to create videos and get more done with AI tools, and teach the basics of keeping themselves safe on the internet.
The goal is simple: give young people the skills, confidence and curiosity to see themselves as creators in a digital world, not just consumers of it.
- Equip teenagers with practical skills in web design, coding and AI
- Spark interest in tech careers and problem-solving
- Build confidence through hands-on, project-based learning
What teens learn
Five skills they can use straight away
Every session is practical. Teens learn by doing, then put their new skills to work on projects they can be proud of.
01
Website Design
Planning and designing clean, easy-to-use websites, from layout and colours to building a real site they can share.
02
Coding
Learning the basics of how code works and writing their first lines to bring their ideas to life on screen.
03
AI Video Creation
Using AI to script, generate and edit short videos that tell a story or promote an idea.
04
Using AI Tools
How to use AI tools wisely and responsibly to research, create and work faster, for school and beyond.
05
Internet Security
Simple habits to stay safe online: strong passwords, spotting scams and protecting personal information.
Want Tech4Teens in your school?
We work with schools, community centres and partners to bring the programme to more young people.
Our impact
What changes after Tech4Teens
We measure success by what teenagers can do when the programme ends, and by what they now believe is possible for them.
85%
Improved digital literacy
Participants reported feeling more confident using digital tools after the programme.
70%
Interest in tech careers
Participants said they now want to pursue a career in technology.
20
Identified need for devices
Participants without their own device, which led us to start a device donation drive.
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Inside a Tech4Teens session
What’s next
Help us bring Tech4Teens to more schools
The biggest barrier our teens face is access. Limited computers and unreliable internet mean many young people never get the chance to explore technology. With the right partners, we can change that.
Where support goes
1
Digital clubs in schools
Ongoing weekly clubs so learning continues long after the programme ends.
2
Devices and internet access
Laptops and data so every teen can practise at home and in school.
3
Partnerships with tech firms
Mentors, site visits and real projects from people working in tech.
