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AKOWE Skill-Up
100,000 Africans
Initiative

AKOWE recognizes the critical importance of digital skills in today's world, where technology plays a central role in driving economic growth and creating employment opportunities. Our initiative is dedicated to providing comprehensive training and mentorship to 100,000 African youths, equipping them with 10 digital skills and the necessary tools to succeed in the digital age.

AKOWE Skill Up Africa
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Partners

Microsoft
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Courses

  1. Digital Marketing

  2. Digital Project Management

  3. Social Media Management

  4. Digital Business Analysis

  5. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

  6. User Experience (UX) Design and Development

  7. E-commerce (Design and Integration)

  8. SEO - Search Engine Optimization

  9. Content Creation and Copywriting

  10. Data Science and Data Analytics

Program Overview

The AKOWE SkillUp Africa Initiative is a groundbreaking e-learning platform aimed at bridging the digital skills gap across Africa. We offer a comprehensive curriculum in key digital competencies such as coding, artificial intelligence, digital marketing, data analysis, and cybersecurity. Our program is designed to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds, enabling them to harness technology to enhance their careers, businesses, and communities.

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Our focus spans five African countries, targeting underrepresented and underserved populations, with a particular emphasis on youth and women. The initiative is built on the foundation of accessibility, offering courses in over 20 African languages to ensure inclusivity.

SDG Impact

Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

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1. SDG 1 - No Poverty: By equipping participants with high-demand digital skills, we create pathways to employment and entrepreneurship, helping to lift families out of poverty.

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2. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger: Our initiative supports economic empowerment, enabling participants to earn a stable income, which in turn, contributes to food security.

 

3. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth: By fostering digital literacy and providing training in digital entrepreneurship, we contribute to the creation of decent jobs and promote sustained, inclusive economic growth.

 

4. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: We drive innovation by teaching cutting-edge technologies like AI, and support the development of robust digital infrastructure through our collaborations with tech institutions.

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