Rack Centre: Youth Empowerment, SMEs equipped with digital skills
Rack Centre, West Africa’s Leading Carrier and Cloud neutral data centre, has announced the successful completion of its transformative digital skills training programme, which empowered a total of 150 youths and small and medium enterprises with digital skills.
The programme was designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-evolving digital economy.
The programme provided participants with practical hands-on training and mentorship from industry experts. Through innovative curriculum and collaborative learning opportunities.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the beneficiaries in Lagos, the Finance Director, Rack Centre, Ms. Nozipho Sibanda, commended the beneficiaries for going through the rigors of the training to acquire the skills and knowledge, noting that this opportunity would certainly mark a significant impact in their career and life journey.
Sibanda said the CSR initiative is targeted at helping small businesses get the desired skills and knowledge necessary to move their businesses forward.
She reiterated the company’s commitment to offering more support to beneficiaries of the training going forward, adding that the training has, no doubt, provided the competitive edge for both the SMEs and individuals in managing their businesses or securing job opportunities.
“We are excited about this crop of young people who have excelled. We will follow up with you in the next couple of months to ensure that you settle in the office where you have been assigned to work. I also implore mentors to provide guidance where necessary. As beneficiaries of this training programme, you should tap into the resources available with your mentors. We want you to succeed, and we want you to be economically viable from what you have learnt,” she said.
In her remarks, Chief Executive Officer of The Workplace Centre Limited (TWPC) Tech, Dr. Mojisola Olateru-Olagbegi, revealed that SMEs remain a major driver of the economy, hence the need to appreciate Rack Centre for taking the bold step to empower the youth with requisite skills and knowledge that can assist them to be self-reliant.
She emphasised the significance of technology to the growth of businesses and careers in today’s economy.
Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer, United Way Greater Nigeria, Deola Durodola, revealed that the training focused on several digital skills that include Graphic design, Digital Marketing, Front-end Web Development, Networking and Security and Soft skills, stating that they are designed not only to bolster the capabilities of these individuals or SMEs but impact the economy positively.
A beneficiary of the programme, Adenopo Folashade, applauded Rack Centre for the training opportunities, promising that she would deploy the skills to enhance economic prosperity for herself and her family.
