Talent4Startups
A program in partnership with the consortium led by the African Technology Innovation Hubs Initiative (AfriLabs) this program combats both youth unemployment in Africa and the digital skills gap in African startups which is essential for their growth and scale.
African startups face a challenge in quality staffing while scaling up in Africa. Despite the huge potential of the human capital, there is a need for key competencies and skills in many sectors amongst which the digital economy. The Boston Consulting Group identified that in order to meet the demand for digital services on the continent, 650 million workers would need to be trained or upskilled in digital skills by 2030. And while the startup and new technologies sector represents a major reservoir of jobs creation in Africa, it requires the development and acquisition of specific skills, which are still too little taught and represented. In this context, training in digital and tech skills and support for startups is a priority for Digital Africa. This commitment is reflected in the Talent 4 Startups program.
The program provides direct support for 200 young people from 5 African countries by financing scholarships and placement activities to train them for the jobs and skills.