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Bridging Africa’s Graduate Employability Gap: Global Training & Certification Program for University Students

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  Bridging Africa’s Graduate Employability Gap: Global Training & Certification Program for University Students Global Training + Certification Program by Asiatic International Corp Aptitude | Group Discussion (GD) | Personal Interview (PI) 🔍 Why Africa Needs This Now In South Africa , university graduates aged 15-34 face a graduate unemployment rate of ~33.6 % , meaning roughly 1 in 3 grads don’t find jobs after completing higher education. Across Africa, up to 50 % of young workers possess a skills mismatch —studying for careers where their skills aren’t aligned with job market demands. Employers repeatedly cite communication, ICT, decision-making , and applied skills as among the top deficits in new graduates. These aren’t just numbers—they indicate a crisis of confidence. Universities can’t guarantee degree-to-job outcomes. Students feel pressure, parents demand results, and institutions risk being viewed as irrelevant unless they partner with proven programs that deli...