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 skillsโkey competencies in an evolving job market increasingly driven by automation, artificial intelligence, and remote work.
โThis partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to empowering marginalised groups by providing them with the skills necessary to thrive in todayโs digital economy,โ Xaviour Aluku, CDAยฎ, CEO of African Centre for Data Science & Analytics Ltd. โBy working together, we can drive meaningful change and create sustainable employment opportunities.โ
The Executive Director of CCA, Dr. Philip Pande, emphasised, โSoft skills and career development are critical in todayโs 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.โ
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
We bridge the gap between education and employment through career guidance, professional certification, leadership programmes and employability training across East Africa.
