The SLA Level Up Program aims to provide employability training and connect 1000 female graduates with jobs by 2025.
She Leads Africa (SLA) is stepping up to address the pressing issue of unemployment and underemployment, particularly among female graduates in Nigeria. Through the SLA Level Up Program EmployHer Pathway, SLA is offering tailored solutions to empower female graduates as they navigate the competitive job market.
The program delivers comprehensive skills training,
invaluable resources, business career coaching by seasoned industry experts,
hands-on experience through capstone projects and internships.
The SLA Level-Up Program (‘EmployHer’ and
‘Bosspreneur’ Pathway) is an initiative in partnership with the Challenge Fund
For Youth Employment (CFYE), focused on solving the unemployment challenge
amongst youth and women in Nigeria.
By providing personalized guidance and facilitating
strategic job placements, SLA is fostering a new generation of empowered female
professionals poised to make meaningful contributions to society.
According to the World Bank, as of 2022, women
constituted about 49% of the estimated 201 million population in Nigeria, and
the labor force participation rate among women was 52% in comparison to 65.5%
among men.
Over 65 graduates have benefitted from training in
key areas such as Project
Management, Digital Marketing, Operations, and
Finance, with more than 100 currently in class. These numbers represent
tangible progress towards our goal of empowering 1000 female Nigerian graduates
by 2025.
Olajumoke Akinyode, Head of Operations and Programs
at She Leads Africa, emphasizes the program's commitment to empowering women:
"The
SLA Level Up Program embodies our belief in the transformative power of
education and mentorship. By equipping women with essential skills and
confidence, we're preparing them to thrive in today's competitive
landscape."
The EmployHer Pathway addresses both the
unemployment challenge among Nigerian female graduates and also contributes to
Sustainable Development Goals SDG 1(Ending Poverty), (SDG) 5 (Gender Equality)
and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
For more information about She Leads Africa and the SLA Level Up Program, visit She Leads Africa's website and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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