Ngage Media Launches Academy To Equip Young Nigerians With Employable Skills
Ngage Media Launches Academy To Equip Young Nigerians With Employable Skills
Ngage Media has launched a creative academy to train young Nigerians in practical skills in communication, branding, storytelling and content creation, as part of efforts to address the gap between formal education and the demands of the job market.
The academy, known as Ngage Creative Academy, held its pilot programme launch on November 13, with a six-week Foundation Certificate in Creative Communication designed to prepare participants for employment, freelance work and entrepreneurship.
The initiative, established by Ngage Media Global under the Ngage Group, will provide training in strategic communications, creative arts, branding, storytelling and content development.
Participants will receive practical instruction from industry practitioners.
The academy plans to also help outstanding participants with internship placements, industry attachments and job opportunities through partnerships with organisations.
The placement programme is expected to give participants opportunities to gain work experience, build professional portfolios and establish contacts within the creative industry.
Founder of Ngage Group, Wisdom Ating, said the initiative was established to address the skills gap confronting young Nigerians seeking employment and opportunities in the creative sector.
“Nigeria has no shortage of talent. What many young people lack is a bridge between what they studied and what the market needs,” said Wisdom Ating, Founder of Ngage Group.
“Organizations need skilled people, and talented people need opportunities. When young people have no skills to earn from, the cost is borne by the whole society, so we are building that bridge with practical training, structure and real industry exposure.”
The academy will operate across Creative Arts, Media and Communication, and Creative Business Management.
Its programmes include foundation certificates, diploma courses, executive masterclasses and specialised workshops for organisations seeking to improve their communication and creative capabilities.
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The academy is also targeting graduates seeking practical experience, aspiring creatives, freelancers, entrepreneurs and young professionals seeking to establish themselves in the creative industry.
It is seeking partnerships with companies, agencies and institutions willing to provide internship opportunities, host trainees or recruit participants who complete its programmes.
Individuals and organisations interested in its training programmes or partnership opportunities can contact the academy through info@ngagecreativeacademy.com or visit ngagecreativeacademy.com.
Ngage Media Launches Academy To Equip Young Nigerians With Employable Skills
