✨ Happy New Year from 10 Academy! ✨
As we wrap up 2025, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to our partners and learners. Your trust, collaboration, and commitment made this year possible.
In 2025, 4,500+ applied, 900+ were admitted, and nearly 400 graduated; with 100+ women and 50%+ women in Kifiya AI Mastery Training Cohort 8. Together, we scaled AI4E, delivered AI education, and grew Tenx into a national AI learning and career platform.
Here’s to 2026 and even greater impact!
As we wrap up 2025, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to our partners and learners. Your trust, collaboration, and commitment made this year possible.
In 2025, 4,500+ applied, 900+ were admitted, and nearly 400 graduated; with 100+ women and 50%+ women in Kifiya AI Mastery Training Cohort 8. Together, we scaled AI4E, delivered AI education, and grew Tenx into a national AI learning and career platform.
Here’s to 2026 and even greater impact!
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Join the Top 1% of AI Engineers.
Do you have the potential, curiosity, and work ethic to join the top tier of global engineering talent?
Tenacious, in partnership with 10 Academy, is launching a direct training-to-employment pathway for Ethiopia’s brightest technologists.
This is a 3-month intensive recruitment program (Feb–Apr 2026), delivered by 10 Academy’s world-class team. You will:
👉 Master Agentic AI
👉 Build autonomous systems
👉 Deliver real-world international projects
👉 Join a rich community of elite peers
We are looking for talent, not just trainees. Every participant who successfully completes the program and meets our performance bar is guaranteed a full-time, paid position as an Agentic AI Engineer at Tenacious’ Addis delivery HQ.
Join the community with a 95% placement success rate.
Are you ready? Apply here: http://apply.10academy.org
Do you have the potential, curiosity, and work ethic to join the top tier of global engineering talent?
Tenacious, in partnership with 10 Academy, is launching a direct training-to-employment pathway for Ethiopia’s brightest technologists.
This is a 3-month intensive recruitment program (Feb–Apr 2026), delivered by 10 Academy’s world-class team. You will:
👉 Master Agentic AI
👉 Build autonomous systems
👉 Deliver real-world international projects
👉 Join a rich community of elite peers
We are looking for talent, not just trainees. Every participant who successfully completes the program and meets our performance bar is guaranteed a full-time, paid position as an Agentic AI Engineer at Tenacious’ Addis delivery HQ.
Join the community with a 95% placement success rate.
Are you ready? Apply here: http://apply.10academy.org
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What if you could build AI systems for international companies, without leaving Addis?
10 Academy’s Intensive + Tenacious Recruitment Pathway is a selection-driven career launchpad for engineers ready to operate at a global level.
In just 3 months, top performers will:
- Work on real international AI projects
- Design and deploy agentic, autonomous systems
- Learn how modern AI teams actually build products
- Join a high-performance peer network, not a classroom
This program is competitive by design.
We don’t optimize for volume, we optimize for capability.
If you meet the bar and excel, you just don’t “graduate.” You’re hired by Tenacious into a full-time, paid AI engineering role, delivering global work from Addis Ababa.
📅 Applications close: Jan 30, 2026
🔗 Apply: http://apply.10academy.org
10 Academy’s Intensive + Tenacious Recruitment Pathway is a selection-driven career launchpad for engineers ready to operate at a global level.
In just 3 months, top performers will:
- Work on real international AI projects
- Design and deploy agentic, autonomous systems
- Learn how modern AI teams actually build products
- Join a high-performance peer network, not a classroom
This program is competitive by design.
We don’t optimize for volume, we optimize for capability.
If you meet the bar and excel, you just don’t “graduate.” You’re hired by Tenacious into a full-time, paid AI engineering role, delivering global work from Addis Ababa.
📅 Applications close: Jan 30, 2026
🔗 Apply: http://apply.10academy.org
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🌟 Job Opportunity: Technical Tutor at 10 Academy!
Are you passionate about teaching and shaping the next generation of African tech talent? 10 Academy, a community-owned not-for-profit, is preparing African learners for high-impact roles in the global digital economy. We are looking for a Technical Tutor to guide learners in AI, advanced software systems, and emerging technologies, helping them become job-ready professionals.
⦿ Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
⦿ Employment Type: Full-time, 4-month contract (Feb – May 2026)
Requirements & Qualifications:
✔ Expertise in software architecture and scalable systems
✔ Problem decomposition and structured thinking skills
✔ Human-in-the-loop AI workflow experience
✔ Knowledge of prompt engineering and AI validation
✔ Adaptable AI mindset with evolving tools and methods
✔ Strong communication skills in collaborative learning
Personal Attributes:
Passionate about teaching and AI, empathetic, organized, and committed to preparing learners for real job performance.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Full details and application instructions are available👇🏾👇🏾
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PS7yseToQZjNvmh-kYRq7yk1fmWTaLnt4k1VfKTVn3Y/edit?usp=sharing
Are you passionate about teaching and shaping the next generation of African tech talent? 10 Academy, a community-owned not-for-profit, is preparing African learners for high-impact roles in the global digital economy. We are looking for a Technical Tutor to guide learners in AI, advanced software systems, and emerging technologies, helping them become job-ready professionals.
⦿ Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
⦿ Employment Type: Full-time, 4-month contract (Feb – May 2026)
Requirements & Qualifications:
✔ Expertise in software architecture and scalable systems
✔ Problem decomposition and structured thinking skills
✔ Human-in-the-loop AI workflow experience
✔ Knowledge of prompt engineering and AI validation
✔ Adaptable AI mindset with evolving tools and methods
✔ Strong communication skills in collaborative learning
Personal Attributes:
Passionate about teaching and AI, empathetic, organized, and committed to preparing learners for real job performance.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Full details and application instructions are available👇🏾👇🏾
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PS7yseToQZjNvmh-kYRq7yk1fmWTaLnt4k1VfKTVn3Y/edit?usp=sharing
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Join the Top 1% of AI Engineers: Where Ethiopia’s Top AI Talent Gets Hired
We’re assembling a team of expert instructors and tutors and partnering with companies contributing real technical challenges to the program.
This means participants won’t just learn AI: they’ll build agentic, autonomous systems on real global problems, alongside a high-performance peer group.
Top performers in this 3-month Tenacious Recruitment Program will be hired into paid, full-time AI engineering roles at Tenacious, delivering global projects from Addis Ababa.
📅 Applications close: Jan 30, 2026
🔗 http://apply.10academy.org
We’re assembling a team of expert instructors and tutors and partnering with companies contributing real technical challenges to the program.
This means participants won’t just learn AI: they’ll build agentic, autonomous systems on real global problems, alongside a high-performance peer group.
Top performers in this 3-month Tenacious Recruitment Program will be hired into paid, full-time AI engineering roles at Tenacious, delivering global projects from Addis Ababa.
📅 Applications close: Jan 30, 2026
🔗 http://apply.10academy.org
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⭐ Join Us for This Week’s AI Meetup: Let’s Talk Jobs, Skills & the Digital Economy⭐
AI is changing how we work, learn, and prepare for the future, but what does that really mean for jobs and talent development in today’s digital economy?
Join us for an open, engaging discussion where we’ll explore AI’s influence on job creation, skills, and workforce readiness. This is a space for curiosity, shared perspectives, and thoughtful conversation, no technical background required.
Come connect with professionals, learners, and AI enthusiasts, and be part of a meaningful dialogue.
✔️ Topic: AI’s Influence on Job Creation and Talent Development in the Digital Economy
✔️ Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
✔️ Time: 6:00 PM EAT
✔️ Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), 2nd Floor, Office No. 205, Addis Ababa
Feel free to bring a friend!
AI is changing how we work, learn, and prepare for the future, but what does that really mean for jobs and talent development in today’s digital economy?
Join us for an open, engaging discussion where we’ll explore AI’s influence on job creation, skills, and workforce readiness. This is a space for curiosity, shared perspectives, and thoughtful conversation, no technical background required.
Come connect with professionals, learners, and AI enthusiasts, and be part of a meaningful dialogue.
✔️ Topic: AI’s Influence on Job Creation and Talent Development in the Digital Economy
✔️ Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
✔️ Time: 6:00 PM EAT
✔️ Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), 2nd Floor, Office No. 205, Addis Ababa
Feel free to bring a friend!
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Why apply to the Tenacious Recruitment Program?
Because this program is built for engineers who want real experience, real standards, and real outcomes.
In 3 months, you’ll:
✔️ Learn from expert instructors and tutors
✔️ Work on real technical challenges from partner companies
✔️ Build agentic, autonomous AI systems used in real contexts
✔️ Grow inside a high-performance peer community
Top performers are hired into paid, full-time AI engineering roles at Tenacious, working on global projects from Addis Ababa.
And getting started is easy:
⏱ Application takes 5 minutes
💰 Free to apply
📅 Deadline: Jan 30, 2026
🔗 Apply: http://apply.10academy.org
Because this program is built for engineers who want real experience, real standards, and real outcomes.
In 3 months, you’ll:
✔️ Learn from expert instructors and tutors
✔️ Work on real technical challenges from partner companies
✔️ Build agentic, autonomous AI systems used in real contexts
✔️ Grow inside a high-performance peer community
Top performers are hired into paid, full-time AI engineering roles at Tenacious, working on global projects from Addis Ababa.
And getting started is easy:
⏱ Application takes 5 minutes
💰 Free to apply
📅 Deadline: Jan 30, 2026
🔗 Apply: http://apply.10academy.org
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Calling Ethiopia’s Next Generation of Women in AI
10 Academy and Tenacious are empowering women to step into world-class AI careers with a direct training-to-employment pathway.
The Tenacious Recruitment Program (TRP) is a 3-month intensive experience designed to help Ethiopian engineers gain the skills, confidence, and exposure needed to operate at a global level, and get hired.
Built with expert instructors and real technical challenges from partner companies, TRP is more than training. It’s a launchpad.
This is for women who are ready to step forward, be seen, and take their place in tech.
📅 Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
🔗Learn More and Apply here: https://10academy.org/trainings/intensive
10 Academy and Tenacious are empowering women to step into world-class AI careers with a direct training-to-employment pathway.
The Tenacious Recruitment Program (TRP) is a 3-month intensive experience designed to help Ethiopian engineers gain the skills, confidence, and exposure needed to operate at a global level, and get hired.
Built with expert instructors and real technical challenges from partner companies, TRP is more than training. It’s a launchpad.
This is for women who are ready to step forward, be seen, and take their place in tech.
📅 Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
🔗Learn More and Apply here: https://10academy.org/trainings/intensive
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Women Only Webinar 🌸 | Hear It From Our Alumni
Curious about the Tenacious Recruitment Program but want to understand what the experience is really like?
We’re hosting a women-only webinar designed for women who want to explore:
- What the Tenacious Recruitment Program is all about
- How our learning environment supports women
- Real experiences, challenges, and growth stories; directly from our women alumni
This is an open space to listen, ask questions, and see yourself in the journey.
🗓 January 27, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM (ከቀኑ 6፡00 ሰዓት)
📍 Online (Webinar): http://meet.google.com/xfz-meph-zic
👉 Learn more about the program:
https://10academy.org/trainings/intensive
Curious about the Tenacious Recruitment Program but want to understand what the experience is really like?
We’re hosting a women-only webinar designed for women who want to explore:
- What the Tenacious Recruitment Program is all about
- How our learning environment supports women
- Real experiences, challenges, and growth stories; directly from our women alumni
This is an open space to listen, ask questions, and see yourself in the journey.
🗓 January 27, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM (ከቀኑ 6፡00 ሰዓት)
📍 Online (Webinar): http://meet.google.com/xfz-meph-zic
👉 Learn more about the program:
https://10academy.org/trainings/intensive
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Why apply to the Tenacious Recruitment Program? Because this program is built for engineers who want real experience, real standards, and real outcomes. In 3 months, you’ll: ✔️ Learn from expert instructors and tutors ✔️ Work on real technical challenges…
⏳ 2 DAYS LEFT – TRP Applications Close Soon
If you studied tech, engineering, data, or STEM, this is your moment.
3-month intensive → Global AI & data career pathway.
Top performers can transition into paid remote roles working with international teams after training.
⚡ 5 minutes to apply
📌 Apply now and complete your application: https://10academy.org/trainings/intensive
If you studied tech, engineering, data, or STEM, this is your moment.
3-month intensive → Global AI & data career pathway.
Top performers can transition into paid remote roles working with international teams after training.
⚡ 5 minutes to apply
📌 Apply now and complete your application: https://10academy.org/trainings/intensive
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⭐ This Week’s AI Meetup: The Great AI Partition, Engineering a World Without the Giants ⭐
What happens if access to major U.S. AI models suddenly disappears? No OpenAI. No Gemini. No Claude.
In this week’s AI Meetup, we’ll explore a question: If we suddenly lost access to the major US models, how would the rest of the world; especially Africa and Europe survive? We will explore how we’d pivot technically and what the 'Post-API' world looks like for builders.
This is an open, thought-provoking conversation for builders, technologists, founders, and curious minds who want to think beyond dependency and imagine what’s next.
Come share ideas, challenge assumptions, and connect with others.
✔️ Topic: The Great AI Partition — Engineering a World Without the Giants
✔️ Date: Wendsday, February 4, 2026
✔️ Time: 6:30 PM EAT
✔️ Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), 2nd Floor, Office No. 205, Addis Ababa
Feel free to bring a friend 😉
What happens if access to major U.S. AI models suddenly disappears? No OpenAI. No Gemini. No Claude.
In this week’s AI Meetup, we’ll explore a question: If we suddenly lost access to the major US models, how would the rest of the world; especially Africa and Europe survive? We will explore how we’d pivot technically and what the 'Post-API' world looks like for builders.
This is an open, thought-provoking conversation for builders, technologists, founders, and curious minds who want to think beyond dependency and imagine what’s next.
Come share ideas, challenge assumptions, and connect with others.
✔️ Topic: The Great AI Partition — Engineering a World Without the Giants
✔️ Date: Wendsday, February 4, 2026
✔️ Time: 6:30 PM EAT
✔️ Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), 2nd Floor, Office No. 205, Addis Ababa
Feel free to bring a friend 😉
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Tenacious Recruitment Program Applications Close with 800+ Submissions and Strong Regional & Gender Diversity
We’ve officially closed applications for the Tenacious Recruitment Program (TRP 1), with 800+ completed applications, including 28% women applicants and candidates from universities across multiple regions.
What stands out most isn’t just the volume: it’s the diversity, ambition, and geographic reach of early-career tech talent stepping forward.
TRP was built to expand access to global AI & data opportunities, and this response confirms the demand is real.
To everyone who applied; thank you for stepping forward. Your ambition matters, and we wish you the very best as we move into the next stage.
Lear more about 10 Academy: https://10academy.org/
We’ve officially closed applications for the Tenacious Recruitment Program (TRP 1), with 800+ completed applications, including 28% women applicants and candidates from universities across multiple regions.
What stands out most isn’t just the volume: it’s the diversity, ambition, and geographic reach of early-career tech talent stepping forward.
TRP was built to expand access to global AI & data opportunities, and this response confirms the demand is real.
To everyone who applied; thank you for stepping forward. Your ambition matters, and we wish you the very best as we move into the next stage.
Lear more about 10 Academy: https://10academy.org/
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CariSurg Expands Its MedTech Pathways Using Tenx
CariSurg is expanding its MedTech Pathways Program for Caribbean participants, powered by Tenx , 10 Academy’s AI-driven training and career platform.
The 2026 Healthcare AI Training Pathway is a fully virtual program combining real-world simulations, technical challenges, structured feedback, and career matching to prepare doctors, engineers, and technologists for applied MedTech roles.
CariSurg is expanding its MedTech Pathways Program for Caribbean participants, powered by Tenx , 10 Academy’s AI-driven training and career platform.
The 2026 Healthcare AI Training Pathway is a fully virtual program combining real-world simulations, technical challenges, structured feedback, and career matching to prepare doctors, engineers, and technologists for applied MedTech roles.
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Something shifted last week, and it was more than just another AI meetup!
What if we lost all access to major AI models… no OpenAI, no Gemini, no Claude?
Would we stop building, or finally start building differently?
Last week’s AI Meetup explored “The Great AI Partition” and turned into something much bigger: a real conversation about AI sovereignty, local innovation, infrastructure, and how communities like ours can move from dependency to resilience. The discussion challenged assumptions, sparked bold ideas, and pushed us to ask not just what if, but what next?
To keep the momentum going, we’ve created a Telegram group for ongoing collaboration: a space where builders, policymakers, curious contributors and decision makers thinkers can continue the conversation and turn ideas into action.
We’ll share the Telegram link soon for anyone who wants to be part of shaping what comes next.
We’ve shared the full reflection and key insights on LinkedIn
What if we lost all access to major AI models… no OpenAI, no Gemini, no Claude?
Would we stop building, or finally start building differently?
Last week’s AI Meetup explored “The Great AI Partition” and turned into something much bigger: a real conversation about AI sovereignty, local innovation, infrastructure, and how communities like ours can move from dependency to resilience. The discussion challenged assumptions, sparked bold ideas, and pushed us to ask not just what if, but what next?
To keep the momentum going, we’ve created a Telegram group for ongoing collaboration: a space where builders, policymakers, curious contributors and decision makers thinkers can continue the conversation and turn ideas into action.
We’ll share the Telegram link soon for anyone who wants to be part of shaping what comes next.
We’ve shared the full reflection and key insights on LinkedIn
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Welcoming Mikael Alemu Gorsky Back to 10 Academy. Join Us for Another Inspiring Session!
Inviting all 10 Academy alumni, builders, and AI enthusiasts!
We’re excited to welcome Mikael Alemu Gorsky for the second time at 10 Academy for a special discussion on:
“How We Build State-of-the-Art Software Business”
Mikael leads applied and experimental research in Generative AI at the Department of Computer Science, Holon Institute of Technology (Israel). With over 30 years of experience across software engineering, strategy consulting, venture investment, research, and innovation, he brings deep insights into building impactful technology and businesses.
This session is a chance to learn, connect, and exchange ideas with fellow AI and tech enthusiasts.
📅 Date: February 11, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (EAT)
📍 Venue: Comet Building, 2nd Floor, Office No. 205 (Near Axum Hotel), Addis Ababa
Inviting all 10 Academy alumni, builders, and AI enthusiasts!
We’re excited to welcome Mikael Alemu Gorsky for the second time at 10 Academy for a special discussion on:
“How We Build State-of-the-Art Software Business”
Mikael leads applied and experimental research in Generative AI at the Department of Computer Science, Holon Institute of Technology (Israel). With over 30 years of experience across software engineering, strategy consulting, venture investment, research, and innovation, he brings deep insights into building impactful technology and businesses.
This session is a chance to learn, connect, and exchange ideas with fellow AI and tech enthusiasts.
📅 Date: February 11, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (EAT)
📍 Venue: Comet Building, 2nd Floor, Office No. 205 (Near Axum Hotel), Addis Ababa
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Thank you, Mikael Alemu Gorsky, for another inspiring session at 10 Academy 🙌
Yesterday, the community gathered for a thoughtful discussion on “How We Build State-of-the-Art Software Business.” From understanding real customer needs to building strong, AI-driven products and sharing ideas on growth and collaboration.
We’re grateful to Mikael for his time, openness, and experience, and to everyone who joined, asked questions, and made the evening meaningful.
Yesterday, the community gathered for a thoughtful discussion on “How We Build State-of-the-Art Software Business.” From understanding real customer needs to building strong, AI-driven products and sharing ideas on growth and collaboration.
We’re grateful to Mikael for his time, openness, and experience, and to everyone who joined, asked questions, and made the evening meaningful.
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Our next AI meetup is happening next week. Please share any topics you’re interested in discussing, and let us know if you’d like to lead a conversation. It’s an open space where everyone participates, but we encourage anyone who is happy to facilitate or lead the discussion.
🌟 Job Opportunity: Community Manager at 10 Academy!
Are you passionate about building communities and supporting learners on their journey to real-world careers?
10 Academy is looking for a Community Manager to help create an engaging, collaborative, and high-performing learning environment.
⦿ Location: Addis Ababa (Hayahulet area)
⦿ Employment Type: Full-time contract (16 Feb – 8 May 2026)
Key Focus:
✔ Manage and nurture our online learning community
✔ Support learners and tutors throughout the program
✔ Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and engagement
✔ Help organize community activities and learning support
We’re looking for someone who is an excellent communicator, proactive, organized, and passionate about community building.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Full details and application instructions are available below 👇🏾👇🏾
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x9PBDo6nK1K_ntDkSlIhwhg4v4Gqel6dnkH8NX1mRsg/edit?tab=t.0
Are you passionate about building communities and supporting learners on their journey to real-world careers?
10 Academy is looking for a Community Manager to help create an engaging, collaborative, and high-performing learning environment.
⦿ Location: Addis Ababa (Hayahulet area)
⦿ Employment Type: Full-time contract (16 Feb – 8 May 2026)
Key Focus:
✔ Manage and nurture our online learning community
✔ Support learners and tutors throughout the program
✔ Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and engagement
✔ Help organize community activities and learning support
We’re looking for someone who is an excellent communicator, proactive, organized, and passionate about community building.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Full details and application instructions are available below 👇🏾👇🏾
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x9PBDo6nK1K_ntDkSlIhwhg4v4Gqel6dnkH8NX1mRsg/edit?tab=t.0