In a groundbreaking move aimed at addressing Africa’s graduate unemployment crisis, HewlettPackard (HP) has announced a new partnership with MPH Services, a provider of job placement services. This collaboration will see HP allocate a total of 700 roles across 15 countries in 2025, targeting highly skilled graduates in critical industries such as Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, and Business Operations.

This partnership comes in response to the staggering statistics: with over 780,000 graduates entering Nigeria’s job market annually and 85 million youths unemployed or underemployed, according to research conducted by CNN’s Change Africa initiative, the need for accessible and impactful employment pathways has never been greater.

Opportunities Across 15 Countries

Hewlett-Packard will offer these 700 roles in countries where they have a strong presence, including: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, India, Italy, France, Brazil, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Spain, Mexico, Singapore, Japan, and Poland.

High-Demand Job Categories

The 700 roles will span multiple sectors. Some of the most in-demand job categories in this partnership include:

• Business Administration: Roles such as Commercial Account Manager, Partner Sales, and Business Operations focus on managing client relationships, driving sales strategies, and optimizing business functions.
• Computer Science: Jobs like Software Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, and Data Science are critical to developing cutting-edge software, protecting HP’s systems, and analyzing data to drive business insights.
• Economics: Positions such as Finance (Fin) and Strategic Development focus on managing financial assets, budgeting, and providing strategic direction to support HP’s growth.
• Guidance and Counselling: HR Business Partner and Staffing & Recruiting roles are designed to support the development and well-being of employees, as well as guide candidates through the recruitment process.
• Marketing: HP offers roles like Marketing Analytics & Operations, Partner Marketing, and Account Based Marketing to optimize market strategies, campaigns, and partnerships to expand HP’s reach.
• Mass Communication: Roles such as Public Relations (not listed but relevant) and Interactive/Web Marketing are integral to HP’s communication efforts, promoting the company’s products and services.
• Criminology & Security Studies: Cybersecurity Governance, Cybersecurity Engineering, and Customer Solution Center – Technical roles are essential in protecting HP’s assets and customer data from security threats.
• Entrepreneurship: Positions like Partner Sales, Services Tech Consulting, and Solutions Architect focus on driving innovation, building partnerships, and providing consulting services to meet the evolving needs of businesses.
• Entrepreneurship and Business Management: Project/Program Management, Commercial Account Manager, and Services Business Development are aimed at managing and growing HP’s projects, client accounts, and business development strategies.
• Environmental Science and Resource Management: Roles like Environmental Health & Safety and Manufacturing Technician are crucial to ensuring HP operates sustainably and responsibly, minimizing its environmental impact.
• Information Technology: Key IT-focused roles at HP include IT Engineering, Software Applications, and Field Technical Support, which are essential for maintaining and supporting HP’s technological infrastructure.
• Public Administration: Government Affairs and Public Relations roles focus on navigating governmental relations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across HP’s operations.
• Public Health Science: Roles like Health & Safety, Employee Wellbeing, and related positions ensure HP maintains a healthy workforce and complies with health regulations.
• Office Technology and Management: Office Technology and Management roles at HP involve overseeing the use of office technologies, ensuring smooth operations, and optimizing office management processes.
• Banking and Finance: Finance (Fin), Audit, and Strategic Procurement roles focus on financial management, auditing processes, and procurement operations critical to HP’s financial strategies.
• Business Administration & Management: Partner Marketing, Commercial Account Manager, and Operational Process Management roles drive the optimization of business processes, management of client accounts, and business development.

These roles represent the breadth of opportunities across various sectors at Hewlett-Packard, ensuring that graduates from diverse fields can find meaningful positions aligned with their expertise.

Supporting Africa’s Future Talent

This partnership aims to provide African graduates with a unique opportunity to enter the global workforce. Through this collaboration, HP and MPH Services will offer not only job placements but also comprehensive training and mentorship to help graduates succeed in their careers.

A Call for African Graduates

Graduates from across Africa are encouraged to apply for these roles. HP and MPH Services will support applicants with skills training, career coaching, and continued mentorship, ensuring that each candidate is well-prepared for success.

In a statement, Hewlett-Packard’s Global Talent Acquisition Director, Susan Smith, commented, “This partnership is about providing sustainable job opportunities to Africa’s talented youth. We are committed to hiring top talent and helping build the future of technology and leadership in Africa. Through our partnership with MPH Services, we aim to create opportunities that will not only empower graduates but also drive innovation in our business.”

A Vision for the Future

With Hewlett-Packard’s global expertise and MPH Services’ local experience, this partnership is set to create a model for future initiatives aimed at solving Africa’s graduate unemployment challenges. Together, HP and MPH Services are offering a pathway to global opportunities for Africa’s brightest young talent, ensuring that they make meaningful contributions to the digital economy on a global scale.

About Hewlett-Packard

Hewlett-Packard is a global leader in technology and innovation, committed to creating solutions that improve the way people live and work. With a strong presence in over 170 countries, HP continues to lead advancements in digital technology, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and more. https://www.hp.com

About MPH Services

MPH Services is dedicated to empowering African graduates by providing personalized job placement services and scholarship opportunities. Through strategic partnerships with global employers and universities, MPH Services has helped thousands of graduates secure fulfilling roles and educational programs worldwide.

https://www.mphrecruitment.com