NATIONAL ONLINE WORK READINESS SKILLS TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Changamka Na Kazi Digital
The State Department for Labour and Skills Development Kenya in collaboration with the State Department of ICT & Digital Economy – Ajira Digital Program invites applications for the National Online Work Readiness Skills Training & Mentorship Programme to be delivered virtually.
The objective of the programme is to equip young people with the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes for digital/online work to enable them access decent work and earn an income from the Gig & Freelancing Economy.
Eligibility:
An applicant must be: –
i. A Kenyan citizen;
ii. Age: 18-35 years
iii. Proficient in computer skills
The training will be virtually conducted for 5 Days (one week) each from 8.00AM – 4.30 PM and will cover Cross-cutting, Basic & Advanced Modules of the Ajira Digital curriculum. The Basic modules to be covered are Transcription, Data Entry & Content Writing. The Advanced Modules to be covered are Search Engine Optimization & Basic Graphic Design. The cross-cutting modules to be covered will include: Introduction to Digital & Digitally Enabled work, Personal Digital Profile Creation, Online Work Safety & Data Protection, and Soft Skills. The training will be followed by a 4-Weeks flexible mentorship program which will be fully virtual which will entail 2 virtual sessions per week each on a 2 hours duration & chat-based mentorship. At the end of the mentorship program, there shall be a Job Linkages webinar & a graduation thereafter. (Note that certificates shall be awarded to trainees who fully complete the training and mentorship sessions)
Interested candidates to apply for either Basic or Advanced modules training & mentorship from the list provided below.
Requirements
Interested and qualified applicants are requested to apply using this link: https://forms.gle/xnmNgBCvsYV9djJcA
Women and persons with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply and also indi- cate so in their applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline
The closing date for applications is 30th September, 2023.
SOURCE – ajiradigital.go.ke
