AUDA-NEPAD Africa Skills Revolution Competition 2024

Are you a young African with an inspiring career journey or story to share? AUDA-NEPAD is calling on all talented and skilled African youth to showcase their achievements and skills in TVET. Apply for the AUDA-NEPAD Africa Skills Revolution Competition 2024.

By sharing your journey and achievements, you can inspire other young Africans to explore the vast opportunities within TVET and contribute to the continent’s economic growth and development. Join in this exciting venture to showcase the impact of TVET and highlight the potential of Africa’s youth as the driving force behind a prosperous and vibrant future.

• Table of Content
• About African Union
• Africa Skills Revolution Competition
• Aim and Benefits of Africa Skills Revolution Competition
• Requirements for Africa Skills Revolution Competition Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Africa Skills Revolution Competition
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About African Union

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). The main objectives of the OAU were to rid the continent of the remaining vestiges of colonisation and apartheid; to promote unity and solidarity amongst African States; to coordinate and intensify cooperation for development; to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States and to promote international cooperation... read more... continue reading

Africa Skills Revolution Competition

Aim and Benefits of Africa Skills Revolution Competition

• Winners will receive USD 1,500, which can be used to enhance their skills, advance their careers, or support their entrepreneurial ventures. In your submission, tell us how you plan to use the prize money and how it will help you achieve your ambitions, business goals, or career milestones.
• Additionally, some of the winners may earn the opportunity to attend WorldSkills Africa 2025, where they can showcase their career progress and demonstrate how this prize has boosted their professional growth.
• But that’s not all! Inspiring stories from participants—whether they are final winners or not—may be featured on the ASPYEE platforms, AUDA-NEPAD’s and Humana People to People’s social media channels as well as on the Africa Skills Revolution final report. Share your journey and inspire peers, parents, policymakers, and the broader society. Together, they can change perceptions about TVET and spark a movement.

Requirements for Africa Skills Revolution Competition Qualification

• Open to African graduates;
• Be aged 16 to 35 and with an inspiring career journey or story to share.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Africa Skills Revolution Competition

Judging Criteria

• Passion & Inspiration: Demonstrated enthusiasm for their projects and skills, ability to inspire others, and how TVET has empowered them.
• Aspirations and Ambitions: Clear articulation of future vocational goals and ambitions, and identification of necessary support to achieve them.
• Potential for Impact: Demonstrated impact on local, national, or continental economic growth, improving community living conditions, promoting social inclusion, and enhancing livelihoods.
• Innovation: Innovative application of vocational skills to address challenges or introduce new solutions.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Online Application Submission: All applications must be submitted in English, Portuguese, or French through the online form provided. The deadline for submission is September 26th, 23:59 (GMT+3).

• Shortlist Announcement: Shortlisted candidates will be announced via email on October 4th. These candidates must submit a 2-minute video showcasing their skills and success stories before October 10th, 23:59 (GMT+3).

• Final Winners Announcement: Final winners will be announced during the Awards Ceremony that will take place at Africa Skills Week in Accra, Ghana, on October 14th.

For more details,visit AUDA-NEPAD website