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Skills Development in Africa: How Wide is the Skills Gap?

Transformify

To address the internal migration trends, in 2013 the government adopted ‘’Marshall Plan’’ The plan forces the companies to hire locally and create jobs for the local communities. Zambia’s government has recognised the need of skills development training and opportunities for the university graduates.

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5 Questions for a CEO: Brett Jacobsen, Mount Vernon Presbyterian School

Jeff Hilimire

As a preschool through grade 12 community, students and staff members act and iterate through a set of common norms: start with questions not answers, fail up, share the well, assume the best, and have fun. Describe Mount Vernon Presbyterian School and why you’re passionate about it (and why you’re there).

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3 Big Lessons From African Entrepreneurs

YoungUpstarts

In Uganda and Zambia it’s as low as 15% saying it would stop them starting a business , whereas in the US this figure stands at 34%. In Africa if you take a risk and it goes wrong it can have a far greater impact on you, your employees and community. But why is this?

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My Water Pilgrimage:

Austin Startup

Charity: water works with local NGO’s on the ground to deploy capital and resources to directly impact those in need in rural communities. The villagers are extremely hard working, possess an inspirational sense of community, and, despite lacking in what the western world defines as “wealth”, exude incredible grace and quiet dignity.

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16 Entrepreneurs Reveal What Entrepreneurship Means to Them

Hearpreneur

Soul Legacy Therapy is all about what are you wanting to be remembered for and how can you contribute to the community as a whole. You will find success in loving your work and communicating that passion. Thanks to Mawano Kambeu, Dot Com Zambia. Thanks to Kami Storck, Soul Legacy Therapy . #4 4 – Burning Fire.

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15 Entrepreneurs Share Why They Love What They Do

Hearpreneur

We’re one of the only tech social enterprises in Zambia, where 2 million youth are unemployed. What I love most about being an entrepreneur is being able to spend time with my family and take cases that make a positive impact in our community. Photo Credit: Dimitri Zakharov. Thanks to Kathy Heasley, HEASLEY & PARTNERS. #10