Digify Africa Preparing Africa’s Youth For A Digital Future
Digify Africa is excited to announce that Digify Pro Online applications are now open.
Digify Pro Online is a training initiative that gives young people demand-driven digital that enables them to access employment and entrepreneurship in the digital industries. The programme offers an alternative learning platform for youth with limited access to learning traditional learning channels as part of Digify Africa efforts to promote wider youth participation in the digital economy.
Through theoretical and practical training, unemployed youth are taught modules to develop a holistic understanding of the digital marketing industry. The course covers Social Media, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Web Design with WordPress, Introduction to eCommerce, Data Led Decision Making, and Digital Entrepreneurship.
What’s unique about Digify Pro Online is the flexible learning model that allows participants to learn at their own pace, in their own time. With the guidance of expert trainers, participants are tested through weekly assessments and live client briefs set by leading brands and agencies. And once they’ve successfully completed their training, they receive assistance securing internships, entry-level roles, or freelance opportunities.
“Our goal with Digify Pro Online is to help young people leverage economic opportunities for employment or entrepreneurship. We believe investing in upskilling youth is essential to the growth of South Africa’s digital economy” – Qhakaza Mohare, Digify Africa COO.
Digify Africa has been at the frontline of advancing digital skills since 2011
The programme is just one way the organisation is preparing young people for the future of work. To date the organisation has trained more 100 000 young people across the continent in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria. Digify Africa’s mission is to deliver impactful training across all communities to encourage a much more inclusive digital economy.
Digify Pro Online is open to all unemployed youth between 18-35 years old. Applications are now open and will close on the 28th of February, 2023.
To apply register here . Please note Digify Pro Online will kick off on the 15th of March 2023
