The education system here in Ethiopia is in the rubble. The system does not enable the youth to compete in an international context, leading them to look for global opportunities that pave the way to a better tomorrow.
ALX Ethiopia, part of the ALX Africa group, has stepped in to address these educational issues. ALX offers young professionals access to essential tech skills and empowers the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders through rigorous, real-world coursework.
ALX’s prior success over the years hit a brick wall in its implementation to the Ethiopian context.
The concern in Ethiopia has not exactly been education, rather what comes afterwards. Students believe if they cannot retain “dignified” jobs or become financially free after investing their time in education, that it is of no value.
ALX delivery of international standard education was not linked with quick results the Ethiopian youth could take advantage of.
As a platform where almost all job matches are secured by qualified candidates, Afriwork creates the connection between the skills students gain to tangible real-world value. For the challenge ALX faced, Afriwork emerged as a pivotal solution by linking acquired skills to applicable real-world solutions. Afriwork’s platform matched the different skills needed in the market with the skill courses ALX provided.
Afriwork’s data-driven approach helped talents based on their qualities and preferences by catering to their individual needs. Afriwork utilized data in regards to in-demand skills and shared important opportunities for users, including job opportunities and skill enhancement.
In regards to the pain point of ALX, Afriwork was able to send targeted notifications for talents who were unable to secure opportunities because their skills were out of date.
Through this strategic collaboration, Afriwork and ALX have shown how data-driven, personalized support can significantly enhance educational outcomes. By directly linking education to employment, Afriwork has helped ALX increase the positive effect of its courses on Ethiopian youth by an astonishing 20%. This partnership offers a compelling model for other educational institutions facing similar challenges, demonstrating that with the right interventions, it is possible to transform education into a pathway to success.