INTRODUCING THE MACKLEMORE AFRIKLINK PROJECT

As one the leading players in the African tech eco system, we are creating a dedicated space for professional networking tailored to the African market, career development resources, including trainings and mentorship programs, connections between employers and job seekers within the African market.

Youth unemployment is a major setback in the development of the African region with 30% of African youth unemployed which is way higher than the global average of 8%, this leads to poverty, crises, and instability that fuels social unrest.

According to African Development Bank (2022) and International Labor Organization (2021), the high unemployment rates among African youths, lack of professional networking opportunities, and limited access to career development and mentorship are significant challenges that need that need to be addressed.

The causes of the high unemployment rate can be attributed to many excruciating factors such as complex skills mismatch, limited opportunities, brain drain, and fragmented networks.

There is even a bigger problem which is that existing solutions are in adequate as they are not tailored to the African need, market, or experience. For these reasons, AFRIKLINK is born.

AFRIKLINK is a revolutionary social media platform built specifically for the African landscape and professionals. The platform is built to bridge the gap between talent and opportunities as it provides networking, mentorship, skills development and job matching. It is designed to promote excellence, inclusive development and shape the continents future.

As key players in the African tech ecosystem, we’ve identified a critical need for a platform that connects talent with opportunity, foster career development and drives economic growth by leveraging our expertise in ICT solutions, educations, and marketing.

Our LEAN startup approach ensures we’re building a product that meets the unique needs of our target market, as we’ll iterate based on customer feedback, ensuring AFRILLINK remains relevant and effective.

SEE WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER EXISTING ALTERNATIVES

We’re different because of our cultural relevance, community building, empowerment initiatives, learning resources, and enhanced network features.

Through AFRIKLINK platform, we are offering 5 game changers:

1. AFRIKLINK for Africa: Africa’s youth population projected to reach 830 million in 2050, this presents a massive opportunity for growth, our platform is tailored specifically to the African context, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by African professionals which include localized content, job opportunities, and networking events that resonates with users’ experience.

2. Career:   The AFRIKLINK mentorship features compare one with a seasoned expert to guided one in developing skill. Growth an engine for career growth, African integrated mentorship, skill building, and workshop, empower professionals.

3. Language of the People: With the AFRIKLINK platform, language barrier is eliminated because the AFRILINK allows multilanguage/local language support which ensures accessibility and engagement. Our platform supports Swahili, Yoruba, and Zulu, reaching millions of professionals.

4. Mobile First Magic: the platform is optimized for mobile devices ensuring seamless access anywhere. With this feature, our users can network and find jobs, even in areas with limited desktop internet.

5. Verified and Vast Growing Network: AFRIKLINK offers a trusted environment for networking and recruitment. The platforms verified networks provides trusted professionals for your project.

Because the platform is for everyone, we’ve built the platform with features designed to solve the main point observed after careful research., these features include:

1. Portfolio management: The platform offers a portfolio management where you can showcase your skills and projects, potential employers and networks which addresses the challenges of limited access to career development and mentorship.

2. CV Management: You can easily manage and update CVs for job applications, rather than send out generic CVs that don’t stand out, our platform CV management feature helps tailor your CV to each job application increasing your chances of getting hired.

3. Profile Management: with the platform, you can create a professional profile to connect with others which will automatically resolve the issues of lack of professional networking.

4. Networking: AFRIKLINK networking features help you find mentors in your field. Our networking features will connect you with experienced professionals or offer value guardians and support.

5. Job Feed Posting: the platform will help you access job industry news posting as all job news and opportunities from different industries are brought into one place undern AFRIKLINK Job feed posting feature.

Through this platform, we’ll empower African professionals grow their careers, connect with opportunities, and showcase their skills in a culturally relevant and supportive environment with focus on the African landscape.

To learn about our delegates who will present the ARIKLINK project at London during the African inestment summit, visit:

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