5 results for "skills training"
💛 Acts of KindnessNigeria's Kano State is investing in its youth with an ambitious plan to train 50,000 people in practical job skills this year. The program aims to tackle unemployment while building a generation of self-reliant young entrepreneurs.
💛 Acts of KindnessFive talented Nigerian women designers are receiving a life-changing opportunity through a N7.5 million empowerment program that provides professional training, equipment, and international exposure. Turkish company Silkcoat is investing N1.5 million per designer to help transform grassroots talent into globally recognized fashion entrepreneurs.
💡 SolutionsIn a remarkable achievement that exceeded UN goals by a decade, China lifted nearly 100 million people out of extreme poverty between 2012 and 2020 through a comprehensive strategy focused on sustainable empowerment. The country's innovative approach goes beyond income thresholds to ensure lasting security through healthcare, education, housing, and skills training.
💡 SolutionsSingapore is pioneering a compassionate approach to AI adoption in banking, with the government partnering with major banks to retrain all 35,000 domestic employees rather than pursuing mass layoffs. This collaborative effort offers a hopeful blueprint for how technology and human workers can thrive together.
💡 SolutionsIndia has created one of the world's largest skills training ecosystems, certifying 14 million people through its flagship program. Now, exciting reforms and industry partnerships are transforming vocational education into a powerful engine for economic empowerment and national growth.