𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐂𝐃𝐒𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

in a groundbreaking move to shape the future of work, the African Centre for Data Science & Analytics Ltd. (AfriCDSA) and Corporate Career Academy Limited (CCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance training and employability for marginalised groups, including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and refugee communities.

The agreement, signed today, March 7, 2025, marks a strategic collaboration to equip underserved populations with essential digital and soft skills—key competencies in an evolving job market increasingly driven by automation, artificial intelligence, and remote work.

“This partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to empowering marginalised groups by providing them with the skills necessary to thrive in today’s digital economy,” Xaviour Aluku, CDA®, CEO of African Centre for Data Science & Analytics Ltd. “By working together, we can drive meaningful change and create sustainable employment opportunities.”

The Executive Director of CCA, Dr. Philip Pande, emphasised, “Soft skills and career development are critical in today’s job market. This collaboration will ensure that marginalised communities, including the deaf and physically challenged and young people with refugee status, access vital training that enhances their employability and career prospects.”

The MoU will cement a longstanding collaboration between organisations that have impacted thousands of in and out-of-school youth. It highlights the commitment to inclusivity and equity in the quest to transform Africa as the home of skills. As the demand for digital and soft skills rises, this initiative positions marginalised communities for greater participation in Africa Agenda 2063.

March 7, 2025

Upper Hill, Nairobi