Semicolon has partnered with Abiola Ajimobi Technical University (Tech-U) to offer its alumni a two-year pathway to a B.Sc. in Computer Science.
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Semicolon and Tech-U partner to bridge academia and industry, offering Semicolon alumni a fast track to a Computer Science degree and Tech-U students access to practical tech training.
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