What Universities Don’t Teach — But Every Employer Now Expects
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR & ACCESS THE 75 MILLION WORTH OF EMPLOYABILITY TRAINING PART-SCHOLARSHIP
WHAT IS THE EMPLOYABILITY FELLOWSHIP ABOUT?
The NYSC Employability Fellowship by I-Train Africa is a 6-week Online learning fellowship concluding with a hybrid graduation ceremony on March 14, where some graduates will attend physically and others will join virtually. It is a learning experience designed to prepare Corps Members for career success and global opportunities.
Through immersive learning, mentorship, and career development, you’ll gain the tools to transition from serving the nation to serving globally.
Total Slots: 1,000
Start Date: Feb 1, 2026
Graduation: March 14, 2026 (Hybrid Celebration)
WHAT FELLOWS WILL LEARN
🧭 Module 1 – Career Clarity & Global Pathfinding
- Discover your strengths and ideal career roles
- Identify globally in-demand remote and onsite career paths
- Map out your skill gaps with intention
💻 Module 2 – Google Workspace & Digital Tools
- Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Meet, Calendar, My Business
- Learn tools used in every modern workplace
- Complete real-world Google projects
🛠 Module 3 – Workplace Tools & Collaboration (No Coding)
- Canva (design, docs, branding, planning)
- Zoom (hosting, etiquette, streaming)
- Miro for visual collaboration and brainstorming
🗣 Module 4 – Communication + AI Tools
- Email writing, etiquette, professional research
- ChatGPT, Google Scholar, Slack communication
- Social media etiquette and research hacks
- Slack, Grammarly, WordCounter, WhatsApp for work
💼 Module 5 – Career Assets & Self-Marketing
- Write your CV, cover letter, and “Tell Me About Yourself”
- LinkedIn for positioning and visibility
- Create a portfolio to showcase your capabilities
ALUMNI REFERRAL PROGRAM — MULTIPLY YOUR IMPACT?
Are you an I-Train Africa Alumni?
You now have the power to help a Corps Member access life-changing training at a special rate of ₦25,000 instead of ₦107,500!
Here’s how it works:
Use your Academy email to refer.
Referrals open Oct 10 – Dec 31, 2025.
Your referrals get access to the Workplace Fundamental Skills (WFS) under the NYSC Fellowship program.
Every referral = another life transformed!
PROGRAM TIMELINE
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Referral Window | Oct 10 – Dec 31, 2025 |
| Program Commencement | Feb 1 2026 |
| Fellowship Ends | March 14, 2026 |
| Hybrid Graduation | March 14, 2026 |
REWARDS & RECOGNITION ?
We reward commitment, participation, and excellence throughout the program!
| Rank | Reward |
|---|---|
 1st Place | Laptop + Graduate Trainee Placement at ITA + Free Tech Program (₦215,000 value) |
 2nd Place | Phone + Graduate Trainee Placement at ITA + Free Tech Program |
 3rd Place | Phone + Free Tech Program |
 4th – 10th | Tech Program Access + Priority Placement with Partner Companies |
 11th – 100th | Internship Community Access + Application Support |
GRADUATION EVENT
Fellowship ends March 14, 2026 with a Hybrid Graduation Party — an exciting mix of in-person celebration and online broadcast.
Selected fellows will be invited to join live, connect, and celebrate transformation together! 🎓✨
Also, We’ll be reaching out to all alumni whose referral coupon codes (academy email addresses) were used, inviting them to our year-end Hybrid Alumni Reunion and Employability Fellowship Graduation Ceremony on March 14.
Come celebrate and witness the graduation of those you helped grow, learn, and become better through your referral — a true circle of impact! 💫
FELLOWSHIP FEE
₦25,000 — for applicants referred by an I-Train Africa Alumni
₦107,500 — standard program fee
💡 Limited slots available. Applications close December 31, 2025.
WHY YOU SHOULDN’T MISS THIS?
Learn real-world skills that make you globally employable.
Join a powerful community of young African professionals.
Earn certificates, mentorship, and job placement support.
Pay only ₦25,000 (instead of ₦107,500) through the Alumni Fellowship.
Application closes Dec 31, 2026 — don’t wait!
“WFS has done so much good to me that words can’t quantify how you’ve changed my narrative. I regret not finding this 7 years ago after graduating.”
— Blessing Aifuwa, WFS Alumna (May 2024)
SFW is trusted by 1500+ alumni from 36+ countries Including, Nigeria, Ghana, USA, UK, Kenya, Cameroon and Zimbabwe.
Mosinminleoluwa’s Journey To Securing A Job
I went for an interview and had no clue about how to go about it until I came across I-Train Africa and got clarity. I got a job shortly after I registered for WFS.”
— Mosinmileoluwa Olatoye, Recent Graduate
“After my Jamb lesson, I had free time before starting University. I followed my friend to I-Train Africa, and within four months of learning, I was responsible for creating the automated marketing email sequence for the funnels of five products. I landed a remote role at another EDTech company a few months later. I used it to earn money during the 1st semester holiday”
”— Joy Abel- 18-year-old teenager who learnt workplace digital skills at @I-Train Africa in 2022.
“I now use Google tools, Miro, Zoom, and even basic graphic design to power through my final-year projects, skills I never got from my lectures. Learning from home at my own pace, with a super supportive online community, made all the difference. Upskilling here was one of the best decisions I’ve made as a student! “
— Micheal Tomilola WFS Alumna: Final Year Student, University Of Jos (April 2024)
WHAT DO GLOBAL EMPLOYERS REALLY WANT ?
🌟 Backed by 179+ glowing Google reviews, our impact speaks for itself.
✅ 17% of surveyed alumni secured new job opportunities.
✅ 38% reported improved job performance through increased digital and tech proficiency.
✅ 4% earned promotions as a direct result of the skills gained
Real growth. Real results. 🚀
WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM DIFFERENT ?
WFS is not another certificate — it’s the foundation.
Whether you’re just starting, returning, or pivoting, this is the core skill set every graduate needs.
You’ll walk away with:
- Clear direction on which job actually fits your strengths
- Mastery of the digital tools used in modern workplaces
- Project execution, proposal writing, productivity frameworks
- Communication skills that get you seen, heard, and hired
- Remote and hybrid work readiness — with structure
- Career documents that make employers stop and look
Results With Reciepts!
Ijeoma’s WFS Journey
“From hospital bed to ₦2M consulting brand — all during WFS.”
“I made over ₦2 million from skills I learned during WFS — before I even finished.” — Ijeoma
What WFS Alumni Are Saying:
Join 10,000 graduate learning the skills that land global jobs.
“As I write this, God has blessed me with two remote managerial positions. On May 1st, a multinational company from the US contacted me for an interview, and on May 15th, another company from South Africa did the same.”
— Hope Samuel WFS Alumna (May 2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
The NYSC Fellowship is a 4-week online employability and digital skills program designed to help NYSC members and recent graduates become job-ready and globally employable.
Only current NYSC members and recent graduates (within one year of graduation) are eligible for the subsidised fellowship rate.
Yes. The WFS Program is a self-paced online course within 6 weeks of support and 3 months content access. You can:
- Learn anytime, anywhere
- Watch pre-recorded modules at your own speed
- Balance the course with your life, school, family, or work
The program is 100% online. Only the graduation ceremony is hybrid (both online and in-person options).
You’ll get a mix of self-paced videos, live mentor calls, group challenges, and ongoing community support. You can learn on your schedule.
After completing at least 70% of the course, you’ll gain access to the Skilled for Work internship network, where you can apply for verified internship opportunities.
- Weekly live workshops on Zoom
- 24 hours support in community (Telegram)
- Community check-ins on non-workshop weeks
- 2x/week open calendar support with Student Success Manager
- Mentor-led sessions every week from professionals in global roles
The Fellowship runs for 6 weeks of guided online learning, mentorship, and project-based practice.
The program is partly sponsored by the Mastercard Foundation, offering a 50% scholarship for this audience category—undergraduates, NYSC members, recent graduates, and early-career professionals. The discounted fee is ₦25,000 and will remain at this price for one month. After this period, the full fee of ₦107,500 will apply.
Click the “Apply Now” button on the program page to confirm your slot and begin your enrolment process.
Yes. You’ll work on:
- Group case studies in Weeks 2 and 3
- Real deliverables: CV, Cover Letter, SOPs, Portfolio, Proposal, Gantt Chart
- Practical assessments used in real-world jobs
If you complete all modules and pay in full, you get:
✅ Certificate of Completion
✅ Alumni Community
✅ Internship opportunities
✅ Career assets (CV & Cover letter templates, LinkedIn lesson, etc.)
✅ Digital skills badges
Yes — a valid NYSC ID is required. If you register without it, you’ll have to upgrade to the full program price of ₦107,500. Professionals and others currently pay ₦107,500. We will verify all payments against ID.
Yes! Watch the program explainer video here:
🎥 Watch on YouTube
Great question! You’ll learn practical tools like Google Docs, Gmail, Zoom, Slack, Canva, ChatGPT, project management tools, and even fundamental data analysis using Excel. Real tools for real jobs.
Absolutely! The program is beginner-friendly. We start from scratch and walk you through every tool with clear, practical examples. No tech background needed.
You’ll have access to:
- A private learning group for your cohort
- Peer accountability + alumni mentorship
- Lifelong access to the SFW network
Your location is not a barrier.
The same eligibility criteria apply. You can benefit from the campaign if you are an undergraduate or a fresh graduate (with graduation year between 2022 and 2025). A valid document to prove your eligibility is needed to approve your enrollment
We’ve intentionally chosen four powerful, easy-to-use, and 100% free platforms to deliver a seamless learning experience — no downloads, no confusion, just practical learning at your pace.
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Selar (Course Hosting)
This is your course dashboard — where all pre-recorded video lessons live. You can log in anytime, on any device, and watch lessons at your pace. No live classes to miss. Your progress is automatically saved.
2️⃣ Google Classroom (Assignments & Feedback)
This is where you’ll submit your weekly tasks and projects. It keeps your learning organized and allows you to receive comments, scores, and project instructions.
3️⃣ Telegram (Support & Announcements)
Our student community is hosted on Telegram. Here, we drop reminders, share updates, and provide direct access to peer support and your Student Success Manager.
4️⃣ Zoom + YouTube (Live Sessions & Replays)
You’ll join live interactive workshops on Zoom with mentors and peers. Replays are available on YouTube, so you never miss out — even if you can’t attend live.
All tools are cloud-based, beginner-friendly, and accessible via mobile or laptop — helping you learn from anywhere in the world.
You’ll be fully onboarded on how to use each platform from Day 1 — no stress required!
This is not a traditional course — it’s a comprehensive, structured learning experience designed to build your confidence, competence, and career readiness.
Here’s how we teach at SFW:
1️⃣ COURSEWORK (Self-Paced Video Lessons)
- Each module contains 5–10 short, easy-to-follow lessons (5–20 mins each)
- Designed to teach specific digital or workplace skills step-by-step
2️⃣ PROJECTS (Applied Learning)
- After each module, you’ll complete a real-world task (e.g., writing a proposal, designing a flyer, organizing a Zoom meeting)
- All projects are portfolio-worthy and practice-focused
3️⃣ QUIZZES (Knowledge Checkpoints)
- Simple, non-stressful quizzes to help you retain and apply what you learn
- Focused on mastery, not memorization
4️⃣ SUPPORT COMMUNITY (You’re Never Alone)
- Access to a private learner group with your cohort
- Questions answered by a Student Success Manager and other learners
5️⃣ LIVE SESSIONS (Mentor & Peer Engagement)
- Two or more live Zoom workshops per cohort
- Breakout room collaborations simulate remote work culture
- Learn directly from guest mentors and global professionals
6️⃣ ACCOUNTABILITY GROUPS (Stay On Track)
- From Week 2 or 3, you’ll be grouped into peer circles
- Weekly check-ins and support from others at your level
- Encourages motivation, teamwork, and practical discussion
“How you learn is just as important as what you learn.”
At Skilled For Work, we make sure you finish your learning journey more employable, confident, and capable than when you started — ready to take on the remote, hybrid, or global job market.
You’ll learn how to:
Identify career paths that fit your strengths
Use digital tools like Google Docs, Zoom, Slack, and Canva
Communicate professionally in the workplace
Create strong CVs, portfolios, and LinkedIn profiles
Apply for internships and entry-level jobs confidently.
WHO IS FACILITATING THIS PROGRAM ?
Hello, I’m Dr Aderinsola Adio-Adepoju; I have helped professionals and youths secure over $700,000, won/attracted (personal) 35+ global opportunities worth over $35,000 that took me to 5 continents, and shaped lives for living.African youths are my passion, and my mission is to help 10 million of them become skilled, become relevant to the 21st-century workforce, and arrive at the global stage by 2030.
In 2021 and 2023, I organized the most extensive online youth conference for African youths and women. The 2021 & 2023 editions reached over 2.6 million people. The 2021 event saw participation from 40+ African countries, with 14,000+ registered attendees and 35 speakers from 25+ nations. In 2023, the GMC had 41 speakers and 24,000 registered participants from 54 countries.
I am an academic with a BSc, MSc, and PhD in Chemistry and a university teacher. I have been an entrepreneur for the last 14 years. I have a mini MBA from the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
In 2022-2023
As the Design Lead, I worked remotely internationally with the Natural History Museum of London (NHM).
I also served as the Global Project Coordinator at the Museum For the 🇺🇳 United Nations (U.N. Live).
I have been featured in local and international press and media, such as the Voice of Canada, US InStyle Magazine, Women Radio, Tekedia, TVC, Punch Newspaper, and many others. I have several awards and am happily married and blessed with children.
Why Did I Start I-Train Africa?
Two powerful forces inspired me to start I-Train Africa.
The first was deeply personal. In 2018, I had just arrived in the UK as a proud recipient of a PhD scholarship. I was confident in my research expertise—but very quickly, I found myself struggling. Despite knowing my subject matter, I lacked the digital and workplace skills needed to thrive in an academic setting. Things as simple as creating proper slides, collaborating online, or delivering effective presentations were real challenges. I felt stuck and frustrated.
Everything shifted when I spent time in innovation labs in Singapore. There, I was introduced to design thinking, and I began picking up essential digital skills—on the job and through various programs. By 2019, I had developed a strong foundation in digital literacy and innovation. At first, I thought I’d bring these new skills back into academia. But I soon realized I couldn’t create the kind of change I envisioned within that system. At least, not yet!
So I made a decision: I would build my own curriculum using design thinking to teach others what I had painfully learned outside the classroom.
The second factor came from the market itself. As I built my businesses, I encountered the same problem every Nigerian and African employer was facing—a painful shortage of skilled workers. Time and again, I found myself hiring people who didn’t have the basic professional or digital skills needed to move the vision forward. It was discouraging.
Instead of complaining, I decided to be the solution. I started with my cousin Kunle. I trained him using the first version of the curriculum I had designed. Within three months, he wasn’t just learning—he was helping me build I-Train Africa.
From there, we tested the curriculum across nine different user groups (secondary school drop out, recent graduates, teenagers, women returning to workforce after a career break, artisan, MSc holder, entrepreneur, NYSC member, SAHM) over the next three years—refining it based on how real people learned and applied the skills. That work has now evolved into our flagship Skilled for Work Academy, built on our tested Workplace Foundational Skills (WFS) program.
Today, that curriculum has empowered over 12,222 individuals across 20+ countries—many of whom are now confidently navigating remote work, career transitions, and global opportunities.
With 3 years of rigorous testing across 9 diverse demographics, our workplace skills curriculum stands out as a proven solution for Africa’s employability gap. As the only academy with a tested and validated approach, we’re poised to empower 10 million Africans, driving meaningful impact and unlocking new opportunities for growth and success.
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— Funmilayo
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— Rebecca
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