Objectives:

Our initiative aims to develop the skills of youths in Africa. Our mission is to raise and empower lives within the continent by August 2024 through the establishment of a Virtual Digital and Entrepreneurship Skill Acquisition.

Scope of the Project:

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the number of unemployed people in 2023 is projected to reach 5.6 million in Nigeria, an increase of 1.5 million since 2021. Similarly, the youth unemployment rate is reported to be 6.9% in Nigeria and 7.0% in Cameroon.

Description of the Project:

The project aims to address the lack of proper training opportunities for youths in Africa. It involves setting up a Virtual Digital and Entrepreneurship Skill Acquisition Project for young Nigerians and Cameroonians, offering skill sets, mentorship, work experience, and funding opportunities for small businesses.

Highlight of Program Schedule:

This program, which will run for nine (9) months with no more than 20 students, will follow different phases as described below:

• Phase 1: Learning stage including CV writing (2 months) – (Learning providers: Metaverse, UK Professional Development Academy Ltd, Inspire College UK, etc.)
• Phase 2: Work experience (1 to 3 months); this includes completing small projects assigned by mentors.
• Phase 3: Mentoring and/or creation/assistance of Start-ups (6 months and ongoing).

Benefits of the Project:

• Empower youths through digital skills
• Promote digital education
• Maximize small businesses’ potential through grants
• Provide work experience
• Offer peer-to-peer mentoring
• Increase youth employability
• Promote cross-country collaboration within the Commonwealth

Curriculum:

Choose any 3 of the most popular courses (high application rate) below:

• Digital Marketing
• SEO
• Copywriting
• Entrepreneurship
• Data Analysis and Data Privacy

Time Frame: November 2023 to August 2024

Impact:

The Innovation and Digital Education Hub is an initiative that will address economic challenges in the continent as it focuses on empowering young talents within Nigeria and Cameroon. We are confident that your support will make a significant contribution to helping young people develop their skills and build the continent’s economy.

Outcome:

• Secure up to 10 work experiences
• Support up to 4 small businesses or/and Startups

Targets by 2025:

• Impact up to 100 lives
• Provide up to 10 work experiences
• Create up to 5 sustainable businesses

Mentees from Cameroon:

• Ostiejospin Mbitam Essina
• Pauline Sidonie Bamseck
• Chideu Tchanga Esther Valérie
• Anumedem Ernest
• Ndongou Kepseu Christelle Jackson
• Valentine Fonyuy Nsahnyuy
• Pegwo Keyampi Jerrilyn Briane

Mentees from Nigeria:

• Terdoo Nondo Nondo
• Okunade Oluwayemisi Theophilus
• Ogbodo Joy Okwukwe
• Unoke Nnamdi Emmanuel
• Favour Blessing Rimamsikwe
• Erica Anene Chinenye
• Ogbeche Peace Ochanya
• Idoko David Oche

Organizations Involved:

• Rising Hope Foundation Cameroon
• Young African Innovators’ Hub
• Jump Start Academy Africa

Mentors:

The program involves mentors from various professional fields, such as Tiana Gravillis (Data Analyst), Aboke Andree (Entrepreneurship Coach), and Dr. Ade Awonaike (Director of Analytics).