RWANDA EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM
Short description Ignite your future with Origin Academy’s Employment Readiness Program. Gain real-world skills and confidence through hands-on training in communication, digital tools, and career mapping. Prepare to impress employers with professional soft skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. Sign up today and take the first step toward your dream career!
What you'll learn
For final-year and recent university and TVET students in Rwanda, Origin Academy’s Employment Readiness Program bridges the gap between classroom learning and career success
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.Through interactive workshops and mentorship, this program transforms your mindset and abilities so you become a confident, job-ready graduate. You’ll master skills like communication and problem-solving and gain the positive, professional attitude employers value.
Rwandan training initiatives have shown this approach works: one evaluation found graduates from work-readiness programs were significantly more likely to be employed, with “significant gains in work readiness skills”.
Many participants land jobs or even start their own ventures after completing training.
The curriculum covers key areas including:
Soft Skills & Communication: Build teamwork, leadership and personal initiative through practical exercises (as seen in Rwanda’s youth training programs).
Digital Literacy & Entrepreneurship: Master essential computer and digital tools and entrepreneurial thinking to thrive in Rwanda’s growing economy.
Career Planning & Workplace Readiness: Get practical guidance on CV writing, interviews, and workplace etiquette so you walk into any job interview prepared.
Join Origin Academy’s supportive community and unlock your potential. Take control of your future – register now to start your journey toward becoming a confident, career-ready graduate, or reach out to learn more.
Register today and begin the transformation from student to empowered professional!
Prerequisites
Short description
Ignite your future with Origin Academy’s Employment Readiness Program. Gain real-world skills and confidence through hands-on training in communication, digital tools, and career mapping.
Prepare to impress employers with professional soft skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. Sign up today and take the first step toward your dream career!
1:Understanding Rwanda’s labor market & key growth sectors. 2:Personality and strengths assessment. 3:Setting SMART career goals. 4:Professional mindset, discipline, and self-motivation. 5:Mental health and resilience in job search.
1:Effective written and verbal communication. 2:Public speaking, debate, and storytelling (in partnership with Toastmasters clubs). 3:Teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence. 4:Professional ethics, integrity, and accountability. 5:Cultural intelligence – navigating diverse workplaces.
1:Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace). 2:Internet and email professionalism. 3:LinkedIn and digital branding for career growth. 4:Job search and application techniques. 5:Introductory digital skills: i. TVET focus: digital design, repair documentation, or machine operation basics. ii. University focus: research tools, data analysis, project management.
1:CV, motivation letter, and portfolio development. 2:Mock interviews and employer feedback sessions. 3:Understanding workplace policies, contracts, and pay slips. 4:Time management, adaptability, and professional conduct. 5:Short internships, company visits, or shadowing programs. 6:Mentorship from professionals in various industries.
1:Identifying local market needs and opportunities. 2:Business idea development and lean startup model. 3:Financial literacy (budgeting, saving, and access to finance). 4:Proposal writing and pitching skills. 5:Access to entrepreneurship support networks (RDB, BPN, HangaHub, etc.).
RUSINGIZANDEKWE Pierre Claver
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Courses500+
Students4.8
Rating5
Years Exp.
100000 FRW
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Certificate of completion
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Mobile and desktop access
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Lifetime access