Microsoft has kicked off its partnership with the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority and skills organisation Afrika Tikkun to provide online opportunities for 20 000 young people.
Idris, an ambitious young freelancer, had immersed himself in ad hoc research work to support himself during a gap year when the pandemic struck. Like millions of Malaysians, he suddenly found contracts growing scarce as the market became more competitive and the economy more volatile. Undaunted, Idris began looking for ways to upskill himself so that he could win more contracts. Lightning struck when he discovered a programme geared towards equipping Malaysian youths with future-ready skills and tools to thrive in the gig economy.
“I started with the design thinking course, which I found whilst still doing freelance jobs. One thing led to another, and before I knew it, I felt confident enough to take the specialist exam. The course is really convenient and empowers me with the knowledge I need to compete in today’s demanding job market. I’m not stopping here I’m pushing myself to try the data analytics course next!”
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The Legacy Institute for Financial Education Tech program
donates 40 refurbished computers to the Deep East Texas Council of
Governments HUD housing inhabitants. From left, DETCOG family
self-sufficiency coordinator Vernice Thomas, Courtney Smith and
LIFE executive director Joseph Ceasar.
gjuarez / GRACE JUAREZ/The Lufkin Daily News
Part of the $350,000 awarded to the Legacy Institute for
Financial Education will go toward providing WiFi hotspots through
Sprint and AT&T for low-income houses to be used for up to 10
devices for applying for jobs, checking their bank accounts and
more.
The Legacy Institute for Financial Education has received $350,000 in grants to train members of the Black community in areas of the information technology field, including a grant given by Microsoft only awarded to 50 organizations in the nation.