The Wunti Al-Khair Foundation has empowered 200 youths with employability skills in Bauchi necessary for career success.
The ‘Skills for Employability Programme’ targeted final-year students, young graduates and NYSC members in a bid to equip them with necessary skills for career development in any field particularly the tech industry.
The which had over 200 attendees and featured six esteemed speakers, each an industry expert in their respective fields aimed to expose participants to entrepreneurial and employability skills, providing them with valuable insights to make them relevant in their professional industries.
The Team Lead for the Wunti Al-Khair Foundation Adewale Onagbesan speaking on, ‘Leadership and Networking for Career Advancement’, highlighted strategies for harnessing networks to achieve career growth.
Also Motunrayo Alake, guided participants through the intricacies of crafting effective CVs, learning about the various types and their relevance.
The Executive Director of Young Leaders Network Seun Justin highlighted the advantages of volunteerism as a strategic path for career development, offering empirical examples to drive home the point.
Ahmad Yusuf, a digital media and technology expert and Founder of Thrive Media Africa, spoke on ‘Personal and Professional Branding’.
Yusuf harped on the need for participants to manage their digital footprints and maximise digital opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Deborah Sarki, a successful entrepreneur, speaking on ‘Entrepreneurial Mindset’ shared her entrepreneurship journey and provided guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs on starting and running successful business ventures.
Ango Mustapha, Senior Programme s Lead for Enterprise and Employability Unit at the Wunti Al-Khair Foundation gave a comprehensive analysis of the tech industry, offering a helpful guide for navigating the ever-evolving landscape.
To foster in-depth discussions, a panel session was held to demystify myths about the enterprise and job market in Nigeria.
Mohammed Basheer Bala-Wunti, the Executive Director of the Foundation, in his closing remarks, reiterated the core vision of the Founder and Chairman, Dr. Bala Wunti.
He emphasised the Foundation’s commitment to seeing Bauchi State’s youth become employable and successful entrepreneurs, with a positive impact on poverty levels within the state.
Confident in the programme’s long-term impact, the Wunti Al-Khair Foundation envisions a future where the skills imparted will bear fruit, empowering the youth of Bauchi State for years to come.
The foundation remains dedicated to fostering positive change and creating a more employable and prosperous community.
