Android powers over 3 billion active devices worldwide, yet the ecosystem faces a global shortfall of mobile developers—projected at 4 million by 2025. In Brazil, this deficit is compounded by regional disparities: while São Paulo concentrates 43% of the national tech workforce, northern states such as Amazonas lag in broadband access, STEM education, and digital-skills infrastructure.

This case study examines Moto Academy Android, a seven-month, corporate-backed boot camp launched in Manaus to address both the national talent gap and the north–south digital divide. Using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, we surveyed 14 alumni from the program’s first three cohorts (2022–2024) and analyzed curriculum architecture, employment outcomes, and pedagogical mechanisms.

Results show that 71% of graduates secured Android or mobile roles within six months, with self-reported income gains of up to 3×. Usage rates for Kotlin (71%), Jetpack Compose (79%), and AOSP (57%) validate the curriculum’s market alignment. Qualitative feedback highlights peer-learning rituals and the capstone sprint as key motivational levers. Despite limitations in sample size and self-reporting, the findings suggest that decentralized, industry-aligned boot camps can deliver competitive labor-market outcomes and foster local tech ecosystems in underserved regions.

Keywords: Android development, Bootcamp, Digital Skills, Training, STEM course.