NGOs partner Google to train Nigerian youths in ICT

Non-governmental organisations, NGOs, JA Nigeria and JA Africa have collaborated Google.org to train Nigerian youths in Information and Communication Technology, ICT skills.

As indicated in a statement on Thursday, the training would give young Nigerians the opportunity to gain in-demand ICT skills to make them ready for the job market.

The statement partially read, “Junior Achievement Nigeria with support from Google.Org through JA Africa, is with grant funding of $400,000 from Google.org. JA Africa will provide scholarships, instructional support, and wraparound support for 1,500 vulnerable and marginalised minority youths between ages 18 and 35 across Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.

“Students enrolled in the programme will have up to one year to complete the IT Support Professional Certificate hosted on Coursera. The pandemic has disrupted the traditional workplace and companies are pursuing technology to adapt to the new normal.”

The Chief Executive Officer of JA Africa, Simi Nwogugu said, “This partnership will not only provide employment to 1,500 youths, but it will also benefit the thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises who are struggling to adapt to post-COVID digital requirements.”

Junior Achievement Nigeria, JA Nigeria, is part of the world’s largest network of organisations dedicated to empowering students on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship through experiential, hands-on programs.

Its vision is to raise young conscientious business leaders leading a vibrant economy. Its mission is to inspire and educate young people to become conscientious business leaders.

It is achieved by implementing economic education programs that develop attitudes and skills necessary for personal success and social responsibility.

JA Africa prepares young Africans for the 21st century workforce by educating them in entrepreneurial skills, work readiness and financial literacy.

It equips Africa’s youth with the knowledge and skills to start their own businesses, to succeed in the global job market, and to make sound financial decisions as adults.