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Technology Holds the Key to Realizing Africa’s Full Potential

By / / Careers, Social Impact, Technology
Africa Emerges as a Major Market Technology: The Pivot of Africa’s Future Given the rate at which young populations in many African countries are expanding, the continent promises to emerge as a major consumption market in the coming decades. Over 75% of Africa’s current population is under the age of 35, and by 2030, 42% of the world’s young people are expected to reside in African nations. These statistics point to the potential for the continent to develop itself and …

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8 Strategies to Help Women Thrive in the Workplace

By / / Employee Happiness, External Article, Work Culture
Encourage Women’s Influence Foster Workplace Connections Raise Awareness of the Lack of Privilege Women reportedly make up 47.7% of the global workforce and 50.4% of the United States’ workforce. That’s up an entire percentage point from one year earlier, and experts say this upward trend will continue and even accelerate in the coming years. Meanwhile, the number of men in the workplace will decrease. Given this changing landscape, creating a workplace environment in which women can thrive is essential. Here …

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Living as a Queer Person in Southeast Asia During High School

By / / Diversity & Inclusivity, LGBTQIA+, Young Voices
Living as a Queer Person Attend a Pride Event Read More Queer Literature Practice Makeup Know More About Gay Pop Culture and History Experience Healthy Romance as Freely as Heterosexuals Do Don't Feel Pressured to Come Out Don't Feel Bad Because of Religion Live a Normal Life (If That's What You Want) Overview Our society is gradually evolving to become more inclusive and accepting. Pride Events are not just fun, but special opportunities for celebrating LGBTQIA+ individuals. They serve as …

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Leadership Has No Minimum Age

By / / External Article, Leadership, Work Culture
Young people who are new to the workforce may have fresh ideas and be open to wider, advanced perspectives because their minds have not become entrenched in mundane habits. What if we visualized a fresher beginning to rewarding life path, one with many exciting avenues from which to choose? That is a much healthier way for young people to think of their potential as they begin their careers. This article was originally published on td.org. Read More
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Boosting STEM Training for African Women: Why Tech-Related Skills Are Key to the Continent’s Progress

By / / External Article, STEM, Women Empowerment
Around the globe, young women are discovering new opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields through community training programs. However, the skills gap between men and women is still wide. As the world becomes more reliant on a digital tech economy, African women’s lack of technical skills is undermining their capacity to achieve their economic potential and boost the prosperity of their communities. But though this reality is discouraging, both for African women and the continent’s—and eventually the world’s—economy, it …

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The Power of Fewer Words: Do Introverts Make Better Business Leaders?

By / / External Article, Leadership, Work Culture
The stereotype of business leadership is one of outgoing, extroverted power. We envision a fast-walking executive with endless energy, barking orders and making deals, able to enter any room and immediately take control, handling any difficulty with effortless charm and remarkable ease. This idea has been celebrated in movies, politics, and our culture for decades. And it’s probably false. This article was originally published on allbusiness. Read More
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Africa is the Next Big Skills Market – But the Youth Needs Education and Opportunities

By / / Careers, Diversity & Inclusivity, External Article
Africa is the next big skills market – but youth need education and opportunities. The developing entrepreneurial movement among African youth is being increasingly recognised. Providing meaningful training and job opportunities for them can improve the quality of life of all the continent’s citizens, and counter poverty and illiteracy rates. According to the World Bank, there will be a 70% rise in Africa’s working population (ages 15 to 64) between 2015 and 2035. The 15- to 24-year-old age group is …

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