Africa Youth Employability & Soft Skills Transformation Initiative
AYESTI is a WOSSA youth empowerment initiative designed to equip young Africans with practical digital skills, employability competencies, entrepreneurial knowledge, and real-world experience.
The initiative is implemented in strategic partnership with Nasdigit Technologies Limited, which provides the learning infrastructure, curriculum, facilitators, mentorship, assessments, and certification.
Students develop learning intelligence, problem-solving ability, financial literacy, communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset before choosing a specialization.
Participants choose career pathways in Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Data Science, Digital Business, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and Future Engineering.
Learners complete real-world projects, build professional portfolios, earn certifications, and prepare for employment, freelancing, entrepreneurship, or startup creation.
Digital Skills Development
Employability & Soft Skills
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Programme Details
- Initiative Lead: WOSSA
- Implementation Partner: Nasdigit Technologies Limited
- Training Platform: Nasdigit Academy
- Duration: 6-Months
- Delivery: Hybrid Learning
- Target: African Youths
Dr. Tayo Thomas, WOSSA President and The Senior Special Assistant to President on Special Needs, Equal opportunities and Disability matter, His Excellency Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa & WOSSA Executives during collaboration discussion meeting and Re-lunching of Establishment of Rehabilitation Vocational and Skill acquisition Training Centers and other WOSSA projects
Dr. Tayo Thomas, WOSSA President and Representative Executives from the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Mrs. Ani MaryRose Anulita and her team members, and Representative of WOSSA Executives at the collaboration discussion meeting and Re-launching of Establishment of Rehabilitation, Vocational and Skill acquisition Training Centers and other WOSSA Projects
During the visit of the executive representative of the Federal Ministry of women affair visit to the WOSSA office in Abuja
WOSSA and Nasdigit Building the Future Together
AYESTI combines WOSSA’s commitment to youth empowerment with Nasdigit Technologies Limited’s expertise in digital education, technology, innovation, and talent development.
WOSSA leads the initiative, beneficiary support, and stakeholder partnerships, while Nasdigit Academy delivers the curriculum, facilitators, mentorship, practical training, assessments, certification, and learning
Project Highlights
AI, software development, cloud com
Communication, leadership, financial intelligence, and critical thinking.
Hands-on assignments and real-world portfolio development.
Competency-based certification earned through practical achievement.
Business development, freelancing, startup creation, and innovation.
Employment readiness, mentorship, networking, and business launch support.