AfriLabs has
announced its collaboration with early-stage STEM Academy Nigeria, Ibiz Incubation
Centre Kenya, Icealex Egypt, Activespaces Cameroon, and Dream Factory South
Africa for the Talent4Startups program. The program which is an integrated one
developed and founded by Digital Africa is expected to meet the needs of
African early-stage startups to recruit qualified talents while offering
training and employment opportunities to young people benefiting from dedicated
scholarships.
AfriLabs,
according to a statement released on Friday noted that along with its partners,
aims to train 200 youths in five African countries, representing each region of
the continent. Notably, 40% of these aspiring youths will be women,
highlighting our commitment to fostering gender inclusivity and diversity. This
comprehensive training will equip participants with the skills necessary to
secure positions in startups across Africa and enhance their professional
capacity.
The
five vibrant African countries the programme is poised to be implemented in
are; Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Kenya and Cameroon all of which are in
urgent need of employment training programs according to data on ILO
(International Labour Organization).
The
consortium of incubation centres, comprising TechQuest
STEM Academy, Ibiz Incubation Centre, icealex , ActivSpace,
and Dream Factory
Foundation, brings a wealth of experience to the table especially
focused on training young talents for employment and providing them with
essential skills. The program will span 10 weeks, including 6 weeks of
technical training, 2 weeks of hands-on training, and 2 weeks of soft skills
development, leading up to a job placement activity on the last day which
promises to be nothing short of a launching pad to success.
Following
the training period, participants will undergo a matching process, connecting
them with startups and organizations in need of their newfound skills.
“We are excited to be part of this
transformative initiative that addresses a critical need in the African startup
ecosystem. The Talent4Startups program aligns with AfriLabs’ commitment to
fostering innovation and empowering the next generation of tech leaders across
the continent,” said Nanko Madu, Director of
Programmes at AfriLabs.
The
stage is set, and applications for the Talent4startups program are now open! We
are inviting individuals from across Africa to seize this opportunity— apply
now at Talent4startups before
submissions end on the 25th of February.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye