The Future of Work in Africa: Innovations in Youth Employment is a six week online professional development course which will cover both the obstacles and challenges of African Youth employment with a focus on innovative solutions and promising new initiatives. Each week participants will explore models, methodologies and the sectors critical to creating employment opportunities in Africa. In order to create a rich learning experience, the course will be comprised of a select group of program managers, policy makers, fellows and innovators chosen based on their background and work in the sector. Together the goal is to create new connections and generate new ideas for developing a future of work that can advance the social economic status of African communities.
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Course Modules:
- Week 1: Youth and Employment in Africa
- Week 2: Defining Work and Sector Opportunities
- Week 3: Skills Training and Education
- Week 4: Youth Employment Policy and Government Engagement
- Week 5: Entrepreneurship and Employment Ecosystems
- Week 6: Final Review & Wrap-up
Topic Areas Included in Course Modules:
The below themes and topic areas will be covered in the above listed course modules.
- Technology: How Tech Start-ups are Tackling Corruption, Global Warming, and More
- Agriculture: Building Wealth by Breaking the Rules of Traditional Farming
- Education: Classroom Without Walls, Learning and Earning in the Real World
- Health: How Young People are Driving Excellence in the Health Sector
- Impact Investment: Measuring Return on Investment & Designing for Scale of Impact
Deadline: October 14, 2015
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