ReadyforWork

Africa's youth face a skills-employment gap that leaves millions jobless. SFAN bridges this divide with ReadyforWork, a digital career accelerator designed with 30+ employers for practical, industry-validated training and job placement, equipping youth for real careers in the digital economy.

👨🏿‍💻126 students integrated into the global workforce
🚀95% job placement within 9 months
👏🏿98% NPS from users
💼30+ employers

Discover how Idris used ReadyforWork to move from unemployment to tech star at a multinational: https://sfanonline.org/case-studies/idris-abdulkareem

Idris Abdulkareem: ReadyforWork Impact Story See how Idris went from jobless to tech star at a multinational with SFAN's ReadyforWork career accelerator cohort 5. Unlock your potential today!

ReadyforWork is not just another career accelerator. It’s an immersive platform that uses Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to:

🔍Evaluate job seekers’ skills against market demands.
👩🏿‍💻Equip them with tools and tailored learning resources to enhance their employability.
💎Build confidence and demonstrate job readiness in ways traditional systems fail to do.

Unlike outdated education systems that often emphasize theory over practicality, ReadyforWork focuses on skills-based learning that aligns with industry needs.

ReadyforWork helps you prepare for the workforce, meet the demands of today's digital economy, and equip you for life!
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🔔Application for the forthcoming cohort is closing soon. Apply now at www.readyforwork.africa

ICYMI🎉: ReadyforWork, the immersive learning ecosystem powered by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, is now accepting applications for its sixth cohort.

Designed to integrate Africa’s youth into the global workforce, the program features open tracks in UX/UI, Finance, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, and Disciplined Entrepreneurship. Global payments giant Visa joins as a content partner, adding industry expertise to the program.

We launched ReadyforWork in 2021 to give entry-level job seekers and early-career professionals the resources they need to enhance competitiveness and launch meaningful careers.

📍In late 2022, SFAN earned global recognition with a feature on New York Times Square by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center as one of Africa’s most innovative brands addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Building on this milestone, SFAN partnered with Visa to integrate the company’s thought leadership into ReadyforWork, leading to the creation of the Disciplined Entrepreneurship (DE) track.

The DE track delivers seven core lessons on key topics like launching and scaling a business, managing finances, leveraging mobile banking, and understanding creditworthiness.

⚡️Our work with Readyforwork is encapsulated in this quote from GSV Ventures: "In a continent where only 17 million people have access to higher education, proving your skill is now more important to employers than university degrees."

Join ReadyforWork and take the next step toward a successful career in today’s global economy. Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply before January 16!

🚥To apply, visit www.readyforwork.africa

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🎖️We partnered with global payments giant Visa to bring Visa's thought leadership and industry experience to ReadyforWork digital career accelerator.

This exceptional course will help you optimize your money skills and launch a mission-driven business, not just another knock-off.

Entrepreneurship is tough.💯

If you want to launch a startup or learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, this course is for you! You will fine-tune your go-to-market strategy and investment readiness.

📍Apply by Jan 16. Limited seats are available: https://university.readyforwork.africa/disciplined-entrepreneurship

🚨GOOD NEWS🚨

Applications are finally open for ReadyforWork cohort six. Learn skills that speak: boost your employability and earning potential!

Open tracks:

📍Digital Marketing
📍User Experience Design
📍Financial Analysis
📍Disciplined Entrepreneurship

Apply by January 16, 2025 => https://readyforwork.africa

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Remember Kezia Ouomoye Owusu-Ankomah from ReadyforWork cohort 4?

We checked with her to follow up on her career journey as part of our ReadyforWork Impact series. Watch the inspiring video below: https://youtu.be/1a75981I5YM

Like Kezia, you can with in-demand digital skills and be seen as higher value when looking for gainful and meaningful work.

Visit our website to learn more details: https://lnkd.in/dajNtCUF ⏪

ReadyforWork Impact Stories: Meet Kezia “ReadyforWork did not only provide me with in-demand digital skills, but I developed confidence in myself to take on the corporate world and the art scene at...

Congratulations to ™️ alum, and our Nigerian pioneer for the Data Science track, Idris Abdulkareem on your new job!🎉

Idris came to in the cohort 5 & graduated with special recognition for his performance.

About the experience, Idris says👇🏿:

“At ReadyForWork Digital Career Accelerator, I had a unique and comprehensive learning experience. Unlike other programs, I was able to have personalized 1:1 sessions with a distinguished data science scholar. The program didn't rely on the traditional method of just watching online videos and taking tests, but rather provided weekly seminars where we discussed the new concepts learned during the week. The seminars were an opportunity to share our experiences and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Overall, ReadyForWork's approach to learning was refreshing and allowed me to acquire the skills I needed for my career in a supportive and engaging environment.”

📍ReadyforWork is an immersive career accelerator that uses Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to help entry-level job seekers and early-career professionals upskill and future-proof their careers with in-demand digital skills and give businesses access to diverse, less-expensive emerging talent pipeline.

Learn more about our platform at www.readyforwork.africa.





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Congratulations, Diana Osei and cheers to your career prospects! 🎉 Learn more about ReadyforWork at www.readyforwork.africa

Hello, Stars!

Please be advised that ReadyforWork application is now closed.
Join the waitlist for upcoming cohorts at https://readyforwork.africa

Thank you, everyone, for your support in spreading the word!
If you completed your assessments, you'll get our decision shortly.

~The SFAN Support Team

Hello community, please be advised that we have extended ReadyforWork C5 application deadline to September 30th.

Don't miss out. Finish your assessment and send in your application now!

https://readyforwork.africa/education