ISHK SKILLS HUB
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Focus area: Vocational training
Geography: Nigeria
Provides entrepreneurial and vocational training to unemployed / underemployed youth between the ages of 15 and 35, to enable them to secure productive livelihoods to support themselves and their families.
55.4%
WHY
ISHK SKILLS HUB?
of individuals in Nigeria between the age of 15-35 were found to be
unemployed (without a paid job but available to work)
or underemployed (not having enough paid work or not doing work that makes full use of their skills and abilities).
(National Bureau of Statistics, 2017-2018)
OUR APPROACH
Foundational
skills training
Access to
micro-loans
Entrepreneurial and vocational skills training
Infrastructure for communal access to resources
Job
matching
Alumni engagement and career development
OUR MODEL
Recruitment
Applicants should be
- based in Nigeria
- between 15-35 years old
- unemployed or underemployed
- seeking sustainable employment
Screening
Applicants undergo a one-on-one interview to understand their motivations for enrolling
Foundation Module
Students attend a compulsory foundation module that covers essential skills for employment
100% attendance is required to progress
Communication
Skills
Financial Management
Workplace safety and environment
Leadership and Personal Effectiveness
Computer
Literacy
Fashion
design
Electrical
Training
Skills Training
Students are assigned to skills based on their interest and competencies
Skills-specific assessment is conducted at the end of training
Hairdressing
A/C and
Refrigerator
Repair
Service skills training
Baking and
Cooking
Career Development
Ishk Skills Hub works with graduates on
Job
opportunities
Alumni engagement
including mentorship
and career guidance
Preparation for self-employment including access to micro-loans
For job placements,
graduates are followed up on
- Time taken to secure a job
- Changes in their income levels
- Job retention at 6-, 12-, and 24-months
Follow-up
Ishk Skills Hub continues to journey with graduates for up to 36 months
For self-employment,
graduates are followed up on
- Repayment rates for micro-loans
- Status of business at 6-, 12-, and 24-months
- Time taken to break-even
Students and trainers also provide feedback at each stage of the program to allow for continuous improvement
OUR TEAM
Laura Temituoyo Ede
Audrey
Odogu
Babatunde Temitope
Balogun Aramide Ganiyat
OUR PARTNERS
CONTACT US
0908 741 5278