Kora, a leading advocate for tech talent development in Africa, has announced its support for underserved participants at the Get Employable Conference, a program aimed at enhancing job readiness and employability among African youth.
The initiative comes as Africa’s technology economy continues its rapid expansion, with a growing demand for skilled professionals.
According to Kora’s Chief Executive, Dickson Nsofor, the continent faces a critical shortfall in tech talent.
“Africa’s tech economy is growing rapidly, but the supply of tech talent isn’t keeping up,” the CEO said in a statement. “By 2025, four million new tech jobs will be created, with only enough skilled professionals to fill 50% of those roles.”
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To address this gap, Kora has launched a series of initiatives, including The Curve program, which trains underserved tech talent across Africa, and a 200 million Naira ($250,000) endowment fund at Covenant University to support computer engineering students.
Kora’s latest collaboration with Ribara, an employability platform hosting the Get Employable Conference, highlights the company’s commitment to expanding opportunities for young Africans who lack access to critical training resources.
“What Ribara is achieving with its employability platform is a game-changer for the industry, and we are honored to contribute to such impactful work,” the CEO added.
For many participants, Kora’s support has been transformative. Chiamaka Nweke, a postgraduate accounting student at the University of Lagos, expressed her appreciation: “I am grateful to Kora for giving me the opportunity to attend the conference. I am now able to track my career growth and job readiness.”
Enoch Oguntoye, a mechanical engineering student at Bells University, echoed the sentiment: “Kora’s commitment to growth has made it possible for me to attend.”
Similarly, Israel Olayinka, a computer science student at Lagos State University, Ojo, also shared his gratitude for the opportunity.
Dr. Peter, a co-founder at Ribara, emphasized the importance of awareness as a first step for participants: “The first key takeaway for participants at the conference is a shift from unconscious ignorance of market needs to conscious gaps in their role readiness, before hitting the conscious competence in the industry-required skillsets for specific roles.”
The Get Employable Conference focuses on equipping participants with industry-relevant skills and aligning their capabilities with the demands of a rapidly evolving global workforce. Kora’s support ensures that individuals from underserved backgrounds can access these opportunities, helping to close the skills gap and prepare Africa’s workforce for the future.
This partnership underscores a growing movement among African tech leaders to invest in human capital, recognizing that the continent’s economic future depends on nurturing its next generation of innovators and problem solvers.
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