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Overview

The Africa Skills and Employability Hub is a collaborative platform dedicated to enhancing skills development and promoting employability across the African continent. It serves as a nexus for stakeholders to converge, innovate, and implement solutions that bridge the gap between education and employment. The Africa Skills and Employability Hub emerges as a pivotal force in addressing the continent's pressing challenges related to skills development and employment opportunities. Grounded in the recognition that a skilled workforce is essential for driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and reducing poverty, the hub serves as a catalyst for transforming Africa's human capital landscape. With a keen understanding of the evolving needs of the labor market and the imperatives of technological advancement, the hub stands at the forefront of efforts to bridge the skills gap, promote lifelong learning, and equip individuals with the competencies needed to thrive in diverse sectors and industries. Through strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and targeted interventions, the hub endeavors to empower youth, women, and marginalized communities with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to access meaningful employment opportunities and contribute to sustainable development. Embracing a holistic approach to skills development, the hub recognizes the importance of collaboration between government agencies, educational institutions, private sector entities, and civil society organizations. It leverages the strengths of each stakeholder group to design tailored interventions, foster innovation, and scale proven solutions that unlock the full potential of Africa's human capital.

Vision & Mission

Vision

Our vision is to create a future where every African has access to quality skills training and meaningful employment opportunities, enabling them to lead fulfilling and productive lives.

Mission

Our mission is to facilitate collaboration among stakeholders, advocate for policies that prioritize skills development, and implement innovative programs that enhance employability and entrepreneurship across Africa. We strive to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly changing global economy.

Governance

The hub operates under a transparent and inclusive governance structure, with representatives from government agencies, international organizations, employers' associations, educational institutions, and youth groups. This structure ensures that the hub's activities are guided by diverse perspectives and aligned with the needs of stakeholders across the continent.

What We Do

The hub focuses on fostering partnerships between governments, businesses, educational institutions, and civil society organizations to address the mismatch between the skills graduates possess and the demands of the job market. We design and implement programs that equip individuals with the relevant skills and competencies needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving workforce.

Why We Do It

In many African countries, youth unemployment rates remain high, while employers struggle to find skilled workers to fill available positions. The hub recognizes that investing in skills development and promoting employability is essential for unlocking economic growth, reducing poverty, and fostering social inclusion across the continent.

Projects

The hub implements a range of projects and initiatives aimed at promoting skills development and employability in Africa. These projects include:

Developing industry-relevant training programs in collaboration with employers to address skills gaps in key sectors such as technology, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Supporting the establishment of apprenticeship and internship programs that provide practical work experience to young people.
Facilitating entrepreneurship training and mentorship programs to nurture the next generation of African innovators and job creators.
Conducting research on emerging trends in the labor market and identifying future skills requirements.
Advocating for policies that promote lifelong learning, skills recognition, and social protection for workers.

Africa Skills Employability Hub