#digifybytes

We hosted a digital media and marketing training with the Digify Bytes Team yesterday. We are grateful for the incredible array of black women who came through. Lets keep sharing knowledge so that we can all prosper

#HOLAAatDigify: Digital Marketing workshop had such amazing women attend (Johannesburg) http://holaafrica.org/2016/02/29/holaaatdigify-digital-mertketing-workshop-johannesburg/

#HOLAAatDigify: A little something on the digital media marketing in Johburg

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”appear”]By HOLAA Ed.

We gathered women to give a Strategy 101 and Digital 101 course along with the Livity Africa’s Digify Bytes Team. The workshop had an array of women from a whole host of backgrounds: PHD students, stay at home mothers, graphic designers, fashion bloggers, activists poets and even someone just out of matric.

We thank everyone who managed to come through for making the space beautiful and engaging.

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         Here is a sample of the #HOLAAatDigify workshop online engagement.

Digital life made easier by #HOLAAatDigify workshop. Thanks @BonganiTau much appreciated

— Enthusiast Kgothi (@KgotheeMolotsi) February 27, 2016

So much is starting to make sense. Social media and digital marketing simplified. #digifybytes #DigitalMarketing #HOLAAatDigify — Mod! (@Modi11) February 27, 2016

More on @hootsuite by @BonganiTau #HOLAAatDigify #DigifyBytesZA @DigifyZA pic.twitter.com/8OyS2W8eGQ

— Strength of a Woman (@HOLAAfrica) February 27, 2016

Some of the women present at the #HOLAAatDigify workshop all seeking to learn and develop new skills. pic.twitter.com/Y6K9SZaJxe — Strength of a Woman (@HOLAAfrica) February 27, 2016

Very insightful session with @BonganiTau delivering the smarts on digital marketing. Thank you #HOLAAatDigify

— Dali Bumaye (@Keefinks) February 27, 2016

Having so much fun and learning a LOT 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤ @Bonganitau @HOLAAfrica #Holaaatdigify #digifybytes — Selinah (@Phoenix902) February 27, 2016

New Post has been published on http://holaafrica.org/2016/02/10/holaa-and-digify-bytes-digital-media-and-social-media-workshop/

HOLAA and Digify Bytes digital media and social media workshop

HOLAA and the Digify Bytes team are offering digital and social media training for women within the Johannesburg area on the 26th and 27th of February.

To get an official invite click here to fill in a form for the official invite and RSVP by the 23rd of February.

New Post has been published on http://holaafrica.org/2016/02/10/holaa-and-digify-bytes-digital-media-and-social-media-workshop/

HOLAA and Digify Bytes digital media and social media workshop

HOLAA and the Digify Bytes team are offering digital and social media training for women within the Johannesburg area on the 26th and 27th of February.

To get an official invite click here to fill in a form for the official invite and RSVP by the 23rd of February.

Livity Africa, in Partnership with the British Council and the British High Commission Launch New Initiative to Empower Young People with Digital Skills and Access

As the world becomes increasingly digitised, there are more opportunities to empower ourselves and to eliminate growing youth unemployment in all corners of society.  Therefore, now is the time to ask how can young people use these platforms to elevate their work effectively and creatively while also developing sustainable businesses for themselves.

In an effort to address this, Livity Africa has joined forces with the British Council ConnectZA, the British High Commission and Google SA to launch two groundbreaking initiatives that will provide access to digital skills development, job opportunities and insights into the industry.  The initiatives: Digify Bytes and Digital Hustles, will empower and educate youth about the endless opportunities in digital through shared expertise and training programmes offered throughout the country.

"Digital technology provides a fresh solution to issues of youth unemployment faced by many young people today," says Gavin Weale, Livity Africa founder. "These initiatives will not only empower young people with skills that are in high demand, but will also provide access to fresh insights and perspectives that may be otherwise hard to find."

Digital skills are about preparing young people for the future of their national economy. I'm therefore pleased that the UK Prosperity Programme, which is a co-funder of this project will help support South Africa's development in education and business development, creating further partnerships between the UK and South Africa on the skills agenda. - Peter Boxer, Deputy High Commissioner.

Both programmes will launch respectively on the 25th and 26th of June with two events in the heart of Johannesburg.

Digify Bytes Programme

Digify Bytes is an extension of the successful Digify ZA programme, which was launched in partnership with Google and the IAB SA in 2014. In an effort to broaden its reach and impact, Digify Bytes was created to provide short-form workshops offering digital skills and development to students and young people through universities, colleges and youth organisations country-wide.

"South Africans already socialise online as part of their daily lives; more and more business is moving online too. Digify Bytes gives thousands of young people skills to take advantage of this shift. It's about learning the 21st century skills that companies want their staff to have now that will be indispensable in the future." says Tom Birtwistle, Deputy Director South Africa - British Council.

The free workshops will be facilitated by experienced Digify ZA alumni starting in Johannesburg. Participants will gain hands on experience with different elements of social media, content marketing, search, analytics and more.

Organisations interested in bringing a Digify Bytes session to their facilities can contact:

Gugu Kheswa, Livity Africa, [email protected], 011 028 7487.

Digital Hustles

Digital Hustles is an entertaining series of conversations, gatherings and activities focused on bringing awareness to digital skills and creativity. Each event will be led by a facilitator featuring a line-up of industry professionals and entrepreneurs who have utilised technology or digital platforms to create a viable business or "hustle" for themselves.

Digital Hustles will take place in various locations in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban throughout the year. The first Digital Hustle will take place at Jozi Hub (44 Stanley Ave.) on 26 June featuring entrepreneur Rohan Gunatillake, director of UK-based Mindfulness Everywhere and advisor who specialises in digital innovation in the arts and wellbeing through technology.

Other panelists will include self taught web designer and founder of Fashion Church Sanego Motsweni, South African Marketeer and App developer Pearl Sokhulu and Digital expert, Sarah Blake. The event will be facilitated by Tegan Bristow, Lecturer at the Digital Arts Division of the Wits School of the Arts.

For more information on the Digital Hustle, please contact:

Polly Sekwala, [email protected], 011 028 7487

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Tshepo Mosokotso

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Livity Africa / Live Magazine SA

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