Application Deadline: September 26th, 23:59 (GMT+3).
Applications are now open for the 2024 AUDA-NEPAD Africa Skills Revolution Competition. This initiative seeks to spotlight the achievements and success stories of young Africans who have leveraged their Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to build impactful careers and contribute to socio-economic development across the African continent.
Are you a young African with an inspiring career journey or story to share? We’re calling on all talented and skilled African youth to showcase their achievements and skills in TVET.
By sharing your journey and achievements, you can inspire other young Africans to explore the vast opportunities within TVET and contribute to the continent’s economic growth and development. Join us in this exciting venture to showcase the impact of TVET and highlight the potential of Africa’s youth as the driving force behind a prosperous and vibrant future.
Requirements
- The Competition is aimed atTVET graduates aged 16 to 35 who have an inspiring career journey to share.. The Africa Skills Revolution Competition offers an opportunity to celebrate the positive impact that TVET has had on the lives of African youth and to inspire others to pursue similar paths.
- Whether theyare in construction, healthcare, engineering, or another field, this is their chance to shine.
- By sharing their stories, they will help shift perceptions about TVET and demonstrate the vast potential of Africa’s youth.
Benefits
- Winners will receive USD 1,500, which can be used to enhance your skills, advance your career, or support your entrepreneurial ventures. In your submission, tell us how you plan to use the prize money and how it will help you achieve your ambitions, business goals, or career milestones.
- Additionally, some of the winners may earn the opportunity to attend WorldSkills Africa 2025, where they can showcase their career progress and demonstrate how this prize has boosted their professional growth.
- But that’s not all! Inspiring stories from participants—whether they are final winners or not—may be featured on the ASPYEE platforms, AUDA-NEPAD’s and Humana People to People’s social media channels as well as on the Africa Skills Revolution final report. Share your journey and inspire peers, parents, policymakers, and the broader society. Together, we can change perceptions about TVET and spark a movement.
Judging Criteria
- Passion & Inspiration: Demonstrated enthusiasm for their projects and skills, ability to inspire others, and how TVET has empowered them.
- Aspirations and Ambitions: Clear articulation of future vocational goals and ambitions, and identification of necessary support to achieve them.
- Potential for Impact: Demonstrated impact on local, national, or continental economic growth, improving community living conditions, promoting social inclusion, and enhancing livelihoods.
- Innovation: Innovative application of vocational skills to address challenges or introduce new solutions.
Application Timeline:
- Online Application Submission: All applications must be submitted in English, Portuguese, or French through the online form provided. The deadline for submission is September 26th, 23:59 (GMT+3).
- Shortlist Announcement: Shortlisted candidates will be announced via email on October 4th. These candidates must submit a 2-minute video showcasing their skills and success stories before October 10th, 23:59 (GMT+3).
- Final Winners Announcement: Final winners will be announced during the Awards Ceremony that will take place at Africa Skills Week in Accra, Ghana, on October 14th.
- Email: africaskillsrevolution@nepad.org
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the AUDA-NEPAD Africa Skills Revolution Competition
