Modern skills to escape poverty
Young adults unlock their potential and change their lives
SkillsHub
In many countries in the global south, young people face significant barriers to education and employment, often finding themselves without the skills needed to thrive in today’s economy. The Skills Hub was created to bridge this gap. By focusing on vocational training, it can help young people tap into these opportunities, changing their lives and helping the economy to grow. It offers training for in-demand skills like digital or agricultural sciences that equips teenagers with the tools and mindset to enter the workforce, build sustainable livelihoods and contribute to their communities.
The teenagers who join Skills Hub often come from the most disadvantaged backgrounds, including informal settlements and refugee camps. Many have been out of education for an extended period, leaving them with limited opportunities for their future. Despite these challenges, they demonstrate incredible resilience and ambition. Our programme is designed to help them unlock their potential and create brighter futures.
The teenagers who join Skills Hub often come from the most disadvantaged backgrounds, including informal settlements and refugee camps. Many have been out of education for an extended period, leaving them with limited opportunities for their future. Despite these challenges, they demonstrate incredible resilience and ambition. Our programme is designed to help them unlock their potential and create brighter futures.
Zambia’s growing economy demands skilled labour, but supply is lacking. Our graduates, equipped with vital skills, fill this gap or start businesses, creating success that lifts entire communities out of poverty.
Brian Sitamulaho, Board Chair Zambia
Where we offer Skills Hub
Currently we pioneer our approach on our campus in Lusaka, Zambia. This country has significant potential for economic growth, particularly in agriculture and emerging digital sectors.
Barriers to Education and Employment
Yet unemployment is high, especially among the under-25s, who make up 60% of the population. Access to quality and secondary education that families can afford is limited, particularly in rural areas, and particularly for girls and those who live at the margins of society.
Skills Mismatch
At the same time the Zambian economy is evolving, with growing sectors like digital technology and agriculture requiring skilled workers. However, professional training and technical education are underdeveloped in Zambia.
By focusing on vocational training, Skills Hub can help young people tap into these opportunities, changing their lives and helping the economy to grow.
