New Fellowship launches in Ghana to equip youth with U.S.-accredited online degrees and global career skills
NextGen Africa Workforce Fellowship launched a new pan-African education initiative in Ghana to prepare young people for global careers. The programme has been introduced by Nexford University, a U.S.-based fully online institution. The Fellowship integrates a 100% online, U.S.-accredited Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with structured mentorship from prominent African leaders.
Confirmed mentors include Oby Ezekwesili, former Vice President of the World Bank and Nigeria's former Minister of Education; Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former President of Mauritius; Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, former Deputy President of South Africa and former Executive Director of UN Women; media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo; youth civic leader Rinu Oduala; and public finance advocate Oluseun Onigbinde. According to Nexford, it already has a growing learner and graduate base in Ghana, with increasing enrolment from across the country. A recent Nexford and Jobberman report indicates that 55% of advertised roles in Ghana now require a Bachelor's degree, while access to higher education remains limited for many. The Fellowship highlights the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence. Fadl Al Tarzi, Chief Executive Officer of Nexford University, said, "This is not just about access to education...Africa is entering a defining decade. Talent is not the constraint-preparation is. As AI reshapes industries globally, young Africans need both the skills and the exposure to compete and lead from the start of their careers." To expand access, Nexford has committed US$5 million in scholarships to support participation, reducing the cost to as low as approximately US$60 per month. The university reports that 97% of its graduates are either employed or actively advancing their careers. Oby Ezekwesili said
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A new pan-African education initiative has launched in Ghana, aiming to equip young people for global careers. The NextGen Africa Workforce Fellowship combines online education, mentorship, and AI-focused skills- raising questions about the future of work.
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