Our Work
Earn Before Graduation Campaign
Equipping students with income-generating skills so they can earn while studying, or right after.
A practical skills development program that ensures young people acquire income-generating skills before completing their formal education.
Objective
To equip students with practical, market-ready skills that enable them to earn while studying or immediately after graduation.
Key Activities
- Digital skills training (design, tech, content creation)
- Entrepreneurship workshops
- Vocational skill exposure
- Internship and apprenticeship placements
- Certification partnerships with training providers
Outcome
Students graduate with both academic qualifications and practical earning capacity.
Explore Our Work
Skill-First Africa Initiative
Our flagship advocacy programme challenging certificate dependency in schools and communities.
African Knowledge Series
A monthly bulletin and webinar series on African-centered research and thought leadership.
Youth Entrepreneurship Network (YEN)
A Pan-African network of young entrepreneurs who mentor and support one another.
School & Parent Advocacy Campaign
Direct outreach to schools, PTAs, and communities to champion skills-based learning.
Research & Policy Advocacy
Using evidence to influence youth employment and education policy.
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