The State Department for Labour and Skills Development in collaboration with the State Department of ICT & Digital Economy – Ajira Digital Program invites applications for the National Online Work Readiness Skills Training & Mentorship Programme to be delivered virtually.
The objective of the programme is to equip young people with
the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes for digital/online work to
enable them access decent work and earn an income from the Gig &
Freelancing Economy.
Eligibility:
An applicant must be: –
i. A Kenyan citizen;
ii. Age: 18-35 years
iii. Proficient in computer skills
The training will be virtually conducted for 5 Days (one
week) each from 8.00AM – 4.30 PM and will cover Cross-cutting, Basic & Advanced
Modules of the Ajira Digital curriculum. The Basic modules to be covered are
Transcription, Data Entry & Content Writing. The Advanced Modules to be
covered are Search Engine Optimization & Basic Graphic Design. The
cross-cutting modules to be covered will include: Introduction to Digital &
Digitally Enabled work, Personal Digital Profile Creation, Online Work Safety
& Data Protection, and Soft Skills. The training will be followed by a
4-Weeks flexible mentorship program which will be fully virtual which will
entail 2 virtual sessions per week each on a 2 hours duration & chat-based
mentorship. At the end of the mentorship program, there shall be a Job Linkages
webinar & a graduation thereafter. (Note that certificates shall be
awarded to trainees who fully complete the training and mentorship sessions)
Interested candidates to apply for either Basic or
Advanced modules training & mentorship from the list provided below.
Application Guidelines
Interested and qualified applicants are requested to apply
using this link:
https://forms.gle/xnmNgBCvsYV9djJcA
Women and persons with disabilities who meet the specified
requirements are encouraged to apply and also indicate so in their
applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline
The closing date for applications is 30th September 2023.