In a move to boost youth employability and tackle graduate unemployment, I-Train Africa, a leading EdTech and workforce development organization, has launched what it describes as Africa’s most tested employability curriculum during the NYSC Job Awareness and Creation (JAC) Program held in Abeokuta.
The curriculum, developed and refined over the past three years, is designed to bridge the gap between education and employment using data-driven and evidence-based learning approaches.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Aderinsola Adio-Adepoju, founder of I-Train Africa, said the new model reflects the organization’s mission to equip young Africans with practical, work-ready skills.
“We’ve built a curriculum that works — tested, data-backed, and proven to transform how young people think about work,” Dr. Adio-Adepoju said. “Our goal is to produce job creators, not just job seekers.”
Over 100 corps members participated in a 2.5-hour interactive session featuring workshops on career clarity, digital productivity tools, and mindset transformation. The engagement, she explained, represents a shift from theory-based learning to hands-on employability education that prepares participants for real-world challenges.
The initiative forms part of Operation Get Employed (OGE) — a national employability movement supported by the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship (2025). Through OGE, I-Train Africa plans to train:
- 10,000 students, graduates, and NYSC members at a 50% program subsidy, and
- 1,000 corps members at a 75% subsidy, with added benefits such as internship placements, job matching opportunities, and exclusive program rewards.
Participants also receive a Certificate of Completion, validating their readiness for the global job market.
Dr. Adio-Adepoju noted that the curriculum’s development involved years of research and testing across Nigeria and other African countries.
“Employability should not be guesswork or privilege,” she stated. “It should be structured, inclusive, and accessible to every young African ready to work.”
The I-Train Africa model integrates workplace skills, digital literacy, and mindset development, distinguishing it from conventional employability programs. It remains one of the few frameworks on the continent with evidence-based design and measurable outcomes.
As part of its broader mission, I-Train Africa continues to bridge Africa’s skills gap through digital learning, soft skills training, and career readiness programs. Its flagship initiatives include the Workplace Fundamental Skills Program, Operation Get Employed, and the Career Path Navigator for teenagers — all aimed at equipping young Africans to thrive in a fast-changing global workforce.