The remarkable journey of Sourcemind Academy with 1,082 candidates, 108 students and 58 graduates
Webb Fontaine, the leader in trade facilitation solutions, welcomes the launch of Sourcemind Academy in Guinea. This innovative educational venture, funded by Webb Fontaine, aims to transform the technology landscape through cutting-edge training, forward-thinking instructional design, and seasoned professional trainers for aspiring software engineers and technology enthusiasts.
The launch of the Sourcemind Academy in Guinea marks an important milestone in Webb Fontaine’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and promoting the development of education in emerging markets. This project comes in the context of the end of Webb Fontaine’s agreement with the Guinean State, involving a crucial transfer of skills and technologies to ensure the continuity and development of Guinea’s Single Window for Foreign Trade, deployed in September 2019.
Ara Shamirzayan, Chief Technology Officer of Webb Fontaine Group, said: “We are pleased to bring the Sourcemind Academy to Guinea. Developing the next generation of software engineers requires access to quality education and training. Similarly, we believe that education is the key to unlocking potential and driving economic growth and development, and we are committed to making this project a reality in Guinea.”
Mamoudou DIANÉ, Managing Director of Webb Fontaine Guinea, added: “We are extremely proud to collaborate with the Sourcemind Academy to train the next generation of software engineers in Guinea. This initiative is essential to the continuity and effectiveness of Guinea’s Single Window for Foreign Trade after the end of our agreement. By investing in the development of local skills, we not only contribute to the modernization of foreign trade in Guinea, but we also create economic opportunities for young talents in our country. »
Sourcemind Academy has made significant progress in fostering tech talent through five successful training programs in Armenia and Benin. Building on this success, the academy is expanding its scope to Guinea, to enable local students and recent graduates to acquire the expertise and skills needed for a thriving career in the technology sector.
To date, Sourcemind has impacted 1,082 candidates, 108 students, 58 alumni and 11 recruits at Webb Fontaine. The academy curriculum covers a wide range of topics including software development, data structures and algorithms, front-end application development, and more. By training students in these in-demand skills, the academy aims to contribute to the growth of the local technology ecosystem by creating employment opportunities for the country’s youth.
During the first four months of the training program, students will learn the fundamentals of software engineering and gain hands-on experience through an interactive, instructor-led program. At the end of the initial phase, participants will be able to broaden their knowledge by specializing in Java back-end engineering. Students will also be introduced to agile software development and essential interpersonal skills required for success in the IT industry.
This program is open to anyone who is curious about how things work. The candidates sought are university graduates who want to pursue a career in the IT industry, enthusiasts who are open-minded and have a desire to succeed, and anyone who wants to change direction towards software engineering.
Who we are
Webb Fontaine Guinea is a company dedicated to facilitating commercial transactions and simplifying import and export procedures for declarants and economic operators, playing a central role in the economic development of the Republic of Guinea thanks to our cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions.
The Single Window for Foreign Trade in Guinea
Education is the key to unlocking potential and driving economic growth and development, and we are committed to making this a reality in Guinea.
Launched in September 2019, the Single Window for Foreign Trade of Guinea is an integrated platform set up by the Guinean State for a 5-year concession granted to the Webb Fontaine group. This platform allows all foreign trade players in Guinea to carry out their transactions anywhere in the world, offering a single gateway to international trade. The GUCEG is an interactive portal designed to facilitate import and export operations in the Republic of Guinea.
Electronic tracking of goods in transit
Last July, Webb Fontaine signed a contract with Guinean Customs to implement an electronic tracking system for goods in transit. This new project demonstrates our continued commitment to improving the transparency and efficiency of customs operations in Guinea. The electronic tracking system allows goods in transit to be monitored in real time, reducing the risk of fraud and ensuring more secure and efficient management of trade flows.
What we do (our services)
Facilitate, simplify and dematerialize import and export operations:
The GUCEG platform covers a wide range of services, from pre-clearance to customs clearance, and soon to logistics for port, airport, air and rail traffic.
Public access services:
Access to laws and regulations relating to import and export transactions.
Customs duties and taxes simulator.
List of manifests and other services for complete visibility of the import and export process.
Private access services:
Management of declarations of intent to import and export.
Online payment of DDI/DDE and customs duties and taxes.
Pharmaceutical license management.
Electronic tracking of goods in transit:
The new electronic goods tracking system makes it possible to:
Track goods in transit in real time.
Reduce the risk of fraud and tax evasion.
Ensure more secure and transparent management of trade flows.
At Webb Fontaine Guinea, we are committed to modernizing and optimizing foreign trade in the Republic of Guinea, leveraging our expertise and advanced technologies to provide reliable and efficient solutions to our users. Our mission is to facilitate trade and support the country’s economic development through continuous innovation and cutting-edge services.
Distributed by APO Group for Webb Fontaine.
Public access services:
Access to laws and regulations relating to import and export transactions.
Customs duties and taxes simulator.
List of manifests and other services for complete visibility of the import and export process.
Private access services:
Management of declarations of intent to import and export.
Online payment of DDI/DDE and customs duties and taxes.
Management of pharmaceutical licenses.
Electronic tracking of goods in transit:
The new electronic goods tracking system allows:
At Webb Fontaine Guinea, we are committed to modernizing and optimizing foreign trade in the Republic of Guinea, leveraging our expertise and advanced technologies to provide reliable and efficient solutions to our users. Our mission is to facilitate trade and support the country’s economic development through continuous innovation and cutting-edge services.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Webb Fontaine.
