{"id":24955,"date":"2024-10-18T12:09:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T12:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/?p=24955"},"modified":"2024-10-18T12:09:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T12:09:54","slug":"10-million-jobs-up-for-grabs-mastercard-foundations-massive-push-to-empower-nigerian-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/10-million-jobs-up-for-grabs-mastercard-foundations-massive-push-to-empower-nigerian-youth\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Million Jobs Up for Grabs: Mastercard Foundation&#8217;s Massive Push to Empower Nigerian Youth!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Mastercard Foundation, in collaboration with the Nigerian government, is making significant strides to tackle youth unemployment by creating 10 million jobs. The initiative focuses on providing digital skills training, promoting financial inclusion, and empowering young Nigerians to access dignified and sustainable employment opportunities. Let&#8217;s explore what this initiative entails and how you can be a part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mastercard Foundation&#8217;s Young Africa Works program aims to bridge the skills gap and create economic opportunities by collaborating with government agencies, educational institutions, and the private sector. The goal is to help young people transition from learning to earning by equipping them with the skills required for the future workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Digital Skills Training<\/strong>: Participate in digital skills programs designed to equip you for high-demand sectors such as tech, data analysis, and digital marketing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial Inclusion Initiatives<\/strong>: Access financial literacy programs and digital banking services to manage finances better and start your business journey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Job Matching Programs<\/strong>: Get connected to job openings tailored to your skills and career aspirations through job-matching platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay informed about the upcoming workshops, online courses, and job fairs organized under this initiative. 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