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The Growing Impact Numbers
Preparing Africa’s Workforce for the Future of Work
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Discover workforce development programmes designed to help African professionals, youths and women build practical workplace skills, gain career clarity, and prepare for global opportunities.
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Connect with experienced professionals and mentors across industries through our Global Mentorship Conference, Mentorship Programs, and professional learning community.
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Collaborate with us to expand access to mentorship, workforce training, and career opportunities for African talent across universities and professional communities, enabling more young professionals to thrive in the future of work.
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Volunteer Spotlight
Ganiat Arogundade first discovered I-Train Africa in 2023 while searching online for opportunities to strengthen her digital and professional skills. As an education entrepreneur running her own school, she was deeply passionate about learning and development but recognized the growing importance of digital and workplace skills.
She joined I-Train Africa during the testing phase of the Workplace Fundamental Skills programme, committing six months of intensive learning and in-person participation at the hub. During this time, Ganiat demonstrated exceptional coordination, initiative, and leadership.
Shortly after completing the programme, she was appointed Programme Coordinator for the Global Mentorship Conference 2023. In that role, Ganiat successfully coordinated a team of 65 volunteers across multiple countries, helping to deliver one of the most impactful editions of the conference.
Since then, Ganiat has remained a cornerstone of the I-Train Africa community. She was formally appointed Programme Coordinator for the Foundation and has since supported the implementation of several initiatives, including the GMC Talk Show series, the coordination of multiple intern cohorts, and the development of Career Path Navigator, the youth-focused adaptation of the Workplace Fundamental Skills programme.
Today, even while participating in a three-year international exchange programme in the United States, Ganiat continues to actively contribute to the work and growth of I-Train Africa Foundation. Her journey from participant to programme leader reflects the spirit of the I-Train Africa community — where individuals grow, contribute, and help create opportunities for others.
- OUR PROGRAMS
Explore Our Programs
Africa's Most Tested Employability Curriculum
The Workplace Fundamental Skills (WFS) curriculum was developed and tested over a three-year period between 2021 and 2024 across nine different learner demographics, including:
- teenagers
- secondary school dropouts
- stay-at-home mothers
- NYSC members
- undergraduate students
- recent graduates
- artisans
- postgraduate degree holders
- early-career professionals
This multi-year testing process helped refine the curriculum into a practical employability model capable of serving diverse populations across Africa.
Today, WFS has trained 1,608 participants across multiple cohorts and forms the foundation of the I-Train Africa workforce development approach.
This innovation led to I-Train Africa’s selection as a Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellow in 2025, recognizing the programme’s contribution to workforce development innovation across the continent.
Global Mentorship Conference (GMC)
A Continental Platform Advancing Mentorship, Leadership & the Future of Work
The Global Mentorship Conference (GMC) is I-Train Africa Foundation’s flagship convening platform connecting African professionals with global experts, mentors, and industry leaders.
Across two editions:
GMC 2021
14,500 registrations
3,000 live participants
23 volunteers
800,000 digital campaign reach
Participants joined interactive networking sessions hosted on the Hopin platform, allowing real-time professional connections across countries.
GMC 2023
The second edition focused on women’s leadership under the theme:
“Nurturing Half of the Global Population to Lead.”
Key outcomes included:
23,100 registrations
6,000 live participants
54 countries represented
41 expert speakers
41 sessions delivered
62 volunteers supporting the conference
1.9 million digital campaign reach
Operation Get Employed (OGE)
Expanding Access to Structured Workforce Readiness
Operation Get Employed (OGE) is I-Train Africa Foundation’s subsidized workforce inclusion initiative designed to remove financial barriers to structured employability training.
OGE provides reduced-cost access to the Workplace Fundamental Skills (WFS) Programme for young adults (undergraduates, recent graduates and young professionals under 3 years) and who demonstrate commitment but face financial constraints.
Launched: August 1, 2025
OGE reflects the Foundation’s commitment to workforce equity and inclusive participation in the Future of Work.
Building A Talent Pipeline For Africa
I-Train Africa Foundation operates an ecosystem approach to workforce development.
Our model connects individuals to opportunity through a structured pipeline:
Career Clarity → Conference → Mentorship → Workforce Training → Talent Pool → Employment
Through this ecosystem we have facilitated:
54 talent placements across six organisations
including employers in:
- Nigeria
- Canada
- Uganda
Some hiring partners have returned to recruit additional talent, demonstrating strong employer confidence in programme graduates.
Structured Leadership & Mentorship Programmes
Youth Career Mentorship 2021.
The conference was followed by a 13-week mentorship programme where 1,500 youth across 36 African countries received mentorship from professionals across 15+ career fields.
Mentors were accessible through scheduled one-on-one sessions and weekly learning sessions covering topics such as:
- postgraduate scholarship pathways
- financial literacy
- entrepreneurship and agribusiness
global career opportunities
Leadership Mentorship For Women 2023
Following the conference, 800 women participated in a 13-week leadership mentorship programme delivered by Potentialife, a global leadership development organisation.
This programme would normally cost $2,500 per participant, representing more than $2 million worth of leadership training delivered at no cost to participants.
Global Employability & Remote Work Readiness (G.E.R.W.R)
An 80-Minute Workforce Activation Blueprint for the Future of Work
The Global Employability & Remote Work Readiness (G.E.W.R) Workshop is an 80-minute structured learning experience designed to prepare undergraduates and early-career professionals for modern, digital, and globally distributed workplaces.
Developed in partnership with FuturizeUK, this course provides foundational clarity on what true employability requires beyond academic credentials.
It focuses on real workplace readiness — not certificates alone.
Career Path Navigator (CPN)
Empower Your Teen to Discover a Future-Ready Career. No Guesswork,
No Regret
A 12‑hour virtual program + mentorship designed to help teens (13–19) find career clarity, build digital skills, and connect with real professionals
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Impact Stories
Meet Mrs. Lucy Ogundeji.
After completing the GOP Course, she gained clarity on her career and updated her LinkedIn profile, which inspired her to enroll in the Workplace Fundamental Skills (WFS) Program. She appreciated how the course broke down concepts into simple, practical terms, helping her earn a management-level promotion and professional recognition.
She also shared her experience with the internship program, describing it as amazing and full of valuable learning opportunities.
Mrs. Lucy then went on to take the Project Management Course, where she enjoyed live sessions and the chance to apply technical skills to real-life scenarios alongside participants from diverse countries and organizations.
From Traditional Project Work to Global Visibility — Without Sending a CV
“In my place of work, I am now a champion project manager. I came from a traditional project management setting with minimal use of collaborative tools.
After going through the Workplace Fundamental Skills (WFS) program and applying what I learned, everything changed.
I now work with modern workplace tools, structure my projects properly, and communicate my value clearly. Today, I am being reached out to on LinkedIn for global opportunities — and they are not even asking me for a CV.”
— Israel Ola
Meet Mrs. Toyin.
A participant in the Workplace Fundamental Skills (WFS) Program and the Project Management Course, she shares how the onboarding sessions stood out for her, especially how the conversations with Dr. Aderinsola helped remove limiting perceptions and gave her the confidence to take bold steps.
Mrs. Toyin also reflects on the live projects, breakout room sessions with participants from different parts of the world, and her project presentation. She highlights the strong support system throughout the program and how the experience helped her grow in confidence, leading her to speak up more in meetings.
Vision
Our vision is to build an ecosystem of African youths who have the clarity, information, knowledge, and skills to build the future we want.
Mission
We are on a mission to help 10 million Africands become globally employable and visible by 2030.
Core Values
1. Impact 2. Sustainability 3. Integrity 4. Punctuality 5. Honesty 6. Innovation 7. Networking and Collaboration 8. Global Representation and Standards