.Jobberman Nigeria, the single largest online job placement and training website in sub-Saharan Africa, has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation to tackle #unemployment in #Nigeria. techcityng.com/jobberman-and-…

In a time of uncertainty, youth interventions cannot ignore the potential of the growing virtual #gigeconomy to offer new opportunities for self-employment. Join @Jessica_Arrakis tomorrow for this Youth Economic Opportunities #YouthEO event. Register here: youtheosummit.org/copy-of-buildi…

TikTok has launched the #SkillsUP campaign in South Africa specially designed to offer #DigitalSkills training to the local community in order to advance career development. iol.co.za/business-repor…

"Both Carol and Kwesi are doing what young people across the world should be supported to do when faced with disruptions, like COVID-19, that change the type of jobs that are in demand: They are equipping themselves with new #skills." medium.com/caribou-digita…

COVID-19 has evaporated incomes across Africa for countless platform workers. Workers are using this time to #upskill themselves as a coping method. Hear from Grace Natabaalo on the barriers they face then visit Skills for a Digital Age's site for more info on how platforms can support #upskilling.

Please join me next month for webinar with Digital Frontiers Institute – we'll talk about emerging practices from Mosabi & others on "Digital #Upskilling for Financial Health & Meaningful Engagement" Skills for a Digital Age digitalfrontiersinstitute.org/2020/07/15/upc… #financialinclusion #financialhealth #edtech #gigeconomy

.FUNDIS APP invests in digital and #softskills to help workers become independent and digitally savvy professionals. Learn more about how they approach #upskilling in our latest case study: transformationalupskilling.org/fundis

Are you a video + brand identity expert? Apply for this consulting opportunity before Sept 9! What you'll do: ☑️Audit our video content ☑️Develop guidelines & best practices for video in line with our broader communications goals & objectives More here: cariboudigital.net/opportunities/

Thank you for naming us rising #EdTech stars in new research out today London & Partners Dealroom.co, on account of our considerable growth during the pandemic and global expansion 🌟 Read the full report here: bit.ly/3i1iaOz

Some jobs require advanced digital skills like cloud computing & data analytics, but everyone needs basic #digitalskills to thrive & survive in a digital economy. But what types of digital skills are needed? via Annabel Schiff & Cenfri #upskilling medium.com/caribou-digita…

Singapore-based Grab Singapore is partnering with Microsoft to run several tech training programs in Singapore to #reskill its ride-hailing drivers so they can find new jobs in the #DigitalEconomy. Love to see it! fortune.com/2020/10/27/gra…

In partnership with the UK-Kenya Tech Hub and Frontier Technologies Livestreaming (FTL) Programme, we are piloting perks.gg which will allow gig workers to subscribe to benefits fit for the future of work at an affordable rate. medium.com/frontier-techn…

✨Applications are open for our next #Mojacamp!✨ Last year, companies including Paystack, Carbon, Juvo & others joined us for a 5-day hackathon to explore what's possible with #Mojaloop. This year is your chance to join the bootcamp. Apply dfslab.net/mojaloop-bootc…

FUNDIS invests in digital and soft skills to help workers become independent and digitally savvy professionals. Learn more about their approach to #upskilling in this case study. bit.ly/36C9Y43

.eMobilis Technology Training Institute, a technology training institution and incubation hub in Kenya, is on a mission to create opportunities for African #youth, preparing them for the #futureofwork through marketable, industry-driven skills. Learn how: bit.ly/emobilis

“Amidst COVID-19, #digitalskills initiatives have become even more relevant, with the benefits increasingly becoming evident. Without a doubt [they] have great potential in engaging young people in meaningful digital work,” Karijo said. eMobilis Technology Training Institute transformationalupskilling.org/emobilis

A lot has changed in the last year but #upskilling is still vital. “#Farmers tell us that learning content has helped them solve some of their toughest problems & gain the skills & confidence to turn farming into a viable business.” Read the case study: transformationalupskilling.org/digifarm

This free education portal Giraffe has been created with the support of UNICEF’s innovation fund and _GenUnlimited to help bridge learning gaps to improve employability. Skills for a Digital Age #softskills #upskilling ventureburn.com/2021/01/sa-tec…

The newly launched GoK digital skills partnership with Stanbic Bank Kenya and Microsoft EastAfrica aims to ensure workers who lost their jobs due to COVID-19 pandemic have the skills they need to pursue other jobs available on digital platforms - MoITED CS Betty C Maina, EGH