Jobtech Alliance

Member Spotlight: Jobzy 🚀 Jobzy is a platform connecting households and professionals with on-demand home, beauty, repair, and entertainment services. What started as a hotline has evolved into a comprehensive online marketplace, now enhanced with Talent—a KYE (Know Your Employee) software solution that streamlines identity and employment verification. Learn more about their innovative journey and how they are shaping the future of work: https://lnkd.in/d59jiWka Matt Magera

This Thursday, October 31st, at 5 PM WAT, we're hosting the Jobtech—Lagos Meetup to discuss how to scale marketplaces while tackling the chicken-or-egg dilemma. Join industry leaders Chinwe Udo-Davis Msc, SPHRi, Oare Ehiemua-Ochui, Damola Ajayi, Seyi William-Ogunbiyi, and Akinbola Asalu at Grey Matter Social Space, Victoria Island, as they share their insights on: - Balancing supply and demand in jobtech platforms - Tackling early-stage challenges - Positioning platforms for investment and growth If you're a founder, investor, or professional in the #jobtech space, we invite you to connect, learn, and grow with us as we build the future of jobtech in Nigeria. We look forward to seeing you there! 🚀 👉 Secure your spot now: https://selar.co/4i8163 aktivate⚡️ Instollar LaborHack Selar Anirudh Ramesh Solomon Muigai The Blueskills

As we come closer to the end of our 10-week training program, we were excited to welcome Utkarsh Kiri from the Jobtech Alliance! Jobtech helps connect people in Africa to job opportunities through digital platforms. Utkarsh shared important tips with our refugee cohort on: •📝 Creating a Great CV and Portfolio: How to show off your skills. •💼 Acing Interviews: Building confidence to make a good impression. •🌍 Navigating the Job Market: Advice on networking and finding opportunities after training. Thanks to our partners The Amahoro Coalition, I PROFILE FOUNDATION, and HOPE HUB, these sessions are helping our trainees prepare for successful futures. We’re grateful for the support and excited for what’s next! 🌟👏 #AspireDigitalHub #JobtechAlliance #skillsforrefugees #CareerDevelopment #JobReadiness #UNHCR #ILO

🚨 We're going LIVE in 10 minutes! Join us on Twitter (X) Spaces for the final session of "Investing in the Jobtech Revolution." Michelle Hassan, Victor Alade, and Ayo A. will be exploring the jobtech investment landscape and sharing key insights on supporting innovative startups. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/dk8My6VX

📢 Lagos, we're back with another meetup! We are thrilled to be hosting the Jobtech - Lagos Meetup on October 31st at 5 PM WAT in partnership with Selar. This event will bring together Nigeria's leading #jobtech platforms and stakeholders to connect and share insights on scaling marketplaces while tackling the chicken-or-egg dilemma: Should you focus on attracting workers or building demand from employers first? Speakers include: ✅ Chinwe Udo-Davis Msc, SPHRi - Founder, Instollar ✅ Oare Ehiemua-Ochui - CEO, LaborHack ✅ Akinbola Asalu - Co-founder & CEO, aktivate⚡️ 📍Grey Matter Social Space, Victoria Island Expect engaging discussions, fresh insights, and great networking. We can't wait to see you there! 🚀 Register now: https://selar.co/4i8163 Anirudh Ramesh Solomon Muigai

Join us for the last session of our Twitter (X) space series on October 24th at 5 PM WAT / 7 PM EAT! 🚀 In this session, investment experts Michelle Hassan, Ayo A., and Victor Alade will share their insights on the rapidly evolving #jobtech landscape and discuss strategies for supporting innovative startups. If you are looking to understand the latest trends or explore investment opportunities in #jobtech, this session is for you! 👉 Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/dKhgA2ex Velocity Digital Raenest Raenest Chris Maclay Jasiel Martin-Odoom Margaret Ntambi

The Jobtech Alliance was built on the principle of collaborative engagement. We believe that you can't build a thriving ecosystem by putting yourself at the center of it. That's why we've embraced a systems change approach: 'Get everyone in. Do the work together’ to build a more inclusive, sustainable #jobtech sector. In Part 1 of our new blog series, Jared Wachira Adema, Jobtech Alliance's Results Measurement Lead, highlights how this approach enables us to work hand-in-hand with stakeholders to drive meaningful and lasting change across Africa's jobtech landscape. Our collaborative efforts include co-creating the Measurement in Jobtech Working Group, establishing the Jobtech for Refugees Community of Practice, and partnering with The Flip podcast to amplify our impact. Read the blog to learn how these partnerships are shaping the future of work in Africa, and stay tuned for part 2, where we explore our evolved community model! https://lnkd.in/d-hdjZxu

🚀 Our October newsletter is here, and it's packed with exciting updates! This month, we're taking a moment to reflect on our journey. Here's a sneak peek at what's inside: - A closer look at our Community 2.0 approach. - How a systems change approach underpins our work. - Why we backed Selar and Instollar to boost Africa's creator economy and renewable energy space. - Spotlight on Jobzy, our platform member shaking up recruitment across Africa with fast and affordable background checks. - Must-attend events, including the Jobtech Meetup in Lagos and the final session of our X Space series on investing in the Jobtech Revolution. Read the full newsletter for all the details! https://lnkd.in/d59jiWka And subscribe to stay in the loop!

#Jobtech News SUKHIBA, a Kenyan social commerce startup, raised $3 million in seed funding from Accion, Quona Capital, and Musha Ventures. The startup enables businesses to engage with their customers and grow their reach through WhatsApp. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dSvAXVBc.

Africa is on the verge of having the largest workforce in the world but job creation hasn't kept up. Traditional approaches like skills training aren't enough when millions of young people are still struggling to find quality work. At Jobtech Alliance, we're addressing this challenge by supporting digital platforms that match young Africans with real opportunities. In her latest blog, Tracey L. Compton explains how we’re helping create jobs, improve livelihoods, and open doors for marginalized groups like refugees—by leveraging the power of jobtech. Find out how we’re shaping the future of work in Africa and empowering the next generation. https://lnkd.in/gS5KgCtu Mercy Corps Youth Employment Michelle Hassan Chris Maclay