Tag: education
Co-authoring the Future of Work — 3D Printing Course on HP Life
At Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF), we are dedicated to positively impacting our people, our clients, and our communities by creating “new skilling” pathways for an inclusive future of work — a future in which all workers have the motivation, means, and opportunity to thrive in the digital economy. This is why when Hewlett-Packard (HP) invited us to […]
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On Education and Learning Opportunities (SDGs and Our Work)
In order to improve the education system and allow more people to lead prosperous lives, a transformation is needed within the ‘education ecosystem’
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The Skills Gap Up Close and Personal: Chiamaka’s Story
Secondary school graduate Chiamaka worked happily in sales at a supermarket in Owerri, Nigeria until they adopted a cashless policy and she was forced to quit due to her lack of experience with electronics. Fast forward six months, and Chiamaka has now acquired all the skills necessary to tackle any technological endeavor. The tables have […]
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Two Girls, Two Countries, One Thread: Hope for the Future
Nzambi is 13 and lives in Kenya. Precious, 17, lives in Nigeria. Both girls count YTF’s flagship program – YTF Academy – as their opportunity to not only hone in on their future aspirations, but build a path to reach them confidently. YTF Academy is uniquely positioned to help youth eliminate a life lived in […]
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“My Desire to Learn Was Greater”: The Story of Beverline
We’ve all groaned at the thought of having to go to school in the early morning and repeat the mundane process of government-issued education. But what if going to high school wasn’t required and not many of our peers got the chance to attend? Beverline is a form three (9th grade) student at Nile Road […]
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