ALX, a leading tech career accelerator fostering a vibrant community of young talent across Africa, hosted a Parents Forum in Lagos to spotlight its innovative ALX Pathway Programme. This unique initiative opens opportunities for young Africans to pursue degrees at globally renowned partner institutions, empowering participants with the tools and networks to succeed.
To bolster awareness for this new innovative programme and build trust among key stakeholders, the tech accelerator hosted an insightful and engaging Parents Forum in Lagos.
The forum provided an interactive platform to showcase the programme’s offerings, including access to peer communities, professional network events, mentorship, and personalized...
The delicate art of balancing work and play is especially crucial for students, who must navigate the demands of their academic responsibilities while also finding time to relax and enjoy leisure activities.
Striking the right balance is not only important for maintaining mental and emotional well-being; it's also critical for sustaining motivation and productivity in the long run. Whether you're juggling a demanding course load or engaging in extracurricular activities, understanding how to effectively manage your time can be the key to success.
In this article, we explore the strategies and insights that can help students create a well-rounded and fulfilling...
The World Economic Forum predicts that by 2025, half of all employees globally will need to learn new skills or enhance existing ones to keep pace with these advancements. Goldman Sachs warns of AI potentially replacing hundreds of millions of jobs, while a report by the McKinsey Global Institute projects that by 2030, approximately 14% of workers worldwide may need to consider changing careers due to the impact of digitisation, robotics, and advancements in AI.
As technology evolves, upskilling is crucial for career growth and success. Musty Mustapha, Managing Director of Kuda Microfinance Bank, stressed the urgent need for new...
Crafting a compelling college student resume is essential for standing out in a competitive job market. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of creating a standout resume using a professional college student resume template. Whether you're applying for internships, part-time jobs, or entry-level positions, mastering the art of resume writing is crucial for showcasing your qualifications and securing opportunities in your desired field.
1. Foundations of a Strong Resume
Crafting a compelling college student resume is crucial for standing out in a competitive job market. To begin, establish a solid foundation by understanding a resume's basic structure and...
A few months after the flagging off Tribearc.com, an online based business suite equipped with a leaning management system, page builder, email auto responder etc, to help small businesses simplify their everyday work tasks, they are at it again with Tribearc Academy, another first in Nigeria.
Tribearc Academy, a cutting-edge secondary school, has officially opened its doors, offering students a unique and comprehensive education centered on technology and digital skills
As one of Nigeria's first school to prioritize technology and digital skills, Tribearc Academy is dedicated to preparing students for the demands of the 21st-century job market. The curriculum integrates core...
Leading innovative and youth-centric telecommunications company, 9mobile, invites entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate in its newly launched enterprise mentorship program, 'The Hack'.
This maiden edition is a one-day physical event that will be held in Lagos. on Friday, June 17th, at The Zone Tech, Gbagada, Lagos, by 10 am.
The Hack is a business and networking mentorship program where seasoned mentors will share business ideas with participants and groom them to scale their businesses.
The Hack aims to solve specific challenges that entrepreneurs face, with a broad focus on the limitless possibilities in the SME sector.
The one-day boot camp...
It seems as if there is an endless stream of new tech companies sprouting up around the world. Every day we hear of a company that is innovating industries, from rentable scooters to dry cleaning.
Each of these companies needs to hire tech workers to build the apps, properly market, and ensure safety. With so many new openings, it's no wonder that companies struggle to retain tech talent. Even with free lunches, fancy devices, and immaculate campuses, employees are jumping ship when a desirable opportunity presents itself.
Offering high pay is about as original as a pancake; every company offers desirable...
Fulfilling a request for academic transcript can take 30 days or more for most tertiary institutions in Nigeria. It may also require lots of stress like several physical visits to the institution. ETX-NG is out to solve this problem with an innovative Transcript for Storage feature added to their existing line-up of transcript services.
ETX-NG is a well-known transcripts delivery and verifications solutions provider that offers end to end academic credential management. Students and Alumni can request for transcript from any tertiary institution in Nigeria and it will be delivered hassle-free to any part of world in record time.
The Transcript...
The MCAT is one of the more intimidating tests in existence. If you are wondering what is the MCAT, it is the medical school admission exam. The good news is that with intense preparation and the right study resources, it is possible to excel on the exam.
The trick is knowing what the most helpful study resources are. With that in mind, here are five things that you can do to study for the exam.
1. Practice Exams:
Practice exams are perhaps the single most valuable way of studying for a standardized test. There are several benefits of taking practice exams. First,...
A career in software development can be very lucrative. According to a recent survey done by Computer Careers, software development was rated as the #1 career in regard to salary and benefits.
Talented employees were easily paid in the six figure dollar ranges and enjoyed many perks like company shares, paid vacations, royalty fees, and other forms of compensation. However, it’s not as easy as it seems.
Technology is a rapidly evolving field; programmers have to be hardworking and constantly learning to keep up with the rapid pace of changes in the industry.
Programmers and software developers have to be thorough in...
The conventional route to becoming a journalist is through the university where you obtain a relevant degree in journalism broadly known as mass communication or media studies. You can also study whatever course you like in the university and still practice journalism but you have to do a post graduate diploma in journalism or enroll for a professional course in its related disciplines.
However, if you don’t own a degree but you have this severe passion for journalism, you can still fit in, after all not all of the journalists you find out there in the field today are degree...
As companies keep up with the fast-paced advancements in technology, they are also doing their best to acquire the best talents in the tech field to achieve their business goals.
In fact, traditional companies are increasingly becoming like tech firms because of their focus on technology and their demands for tech-related jobs.
This development is good news for computer enthusiasts and technology experts as there are demands to fill in job positions ranging from software development to data security. Such jobs also offer a highly competitive salary. So what are those careers in technology that are in demand right now? Here’s...
Even though women presently make up more than half of the entire US workforce, their representation in the tech industry is still low at less than 20 percent. Several factors are leading to this trend.
Two of these factors are gender inequality and the lack of female mentors that cause women to lose interest in pursuing a tech career.
Given these facts, you can’t help but think how empowered women who are currently working in this male-dominated industry are faring.
What are their motivations, and what can they say to inspire more women to break into this industry? If you’re a woman...
Every destination has a path and every path has a choice to make be it with your career or any life decision. Education degree let it be bachelors or masters is no longer the magic ticket to that will help you start your career.
In today's advancement business personnel's will no longer look at the degree but rather value the added skills. So despite the higher degree, everyone needs to choose the scoop that will make them employable in the future.
So, let's walk through the five courses that you can choose to escalate your career and add valuable skills that...
The days when employers got an idea of who you are from your CV and interviews are gone. Nowadays, they can quickly find the information they need by simply looking at your Facebook page and decide whether you are the right candidate for their company.
Technology changed the whole recruiting process. Now recruiters and job seekers can find each other easier. But do you use the tech benefits when searching for a job? Here are some ideas you should consider.
Technology and recruitment: what has changed
1. Online research: Avoiding unpleasant experience
Job seekers prefer to find some information about the company...
Leading innovative and youth-centric telecommunications company, 9mobile, invites entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate in its newly launched enterprise mentorship program,...
A few months after the flagging off Tribearc.com, an online based business suite equipped with a leaning management system, page builder, email auto responder...
Crafting a compelling college student resume is essential for standing out in a competitive job market. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the...
