East African Employability Summit 2024 (EAES24) KENYA UGANDA TANZANIA RWANDA BURUNDI DRC
At EAES24, our mission is clear: to bridge the gap between education and employment in East Africa. Building on the success of EAES23, we are committed to empowering the region's youth with the industry-relevant skills they need to thrive in today's competitive job market.
- Youth Employability
- Ethics and Integrity
- Peer Support
- Innovation and Incubation
Our Impact Work Influence
Through our summit, we aim to address pressing issues such as the youth bulge, mismatch between skills and opportunities, and the impact of mental health on career paths. By fostering conversations, recognizing excellence, and advocating for change, we strive to create meaningful opportunities for the youth of East Africa.
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The East African Employability Summit 2024 (EAES24) is more than just a conference—it's a transformative experience designed to empower, inspire, and connect the next generation of leaders across the region.
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The Inaugural East African Employability Summit was founded and convened by the Corporate Career Academy from November 22ND to 23RD, 2023 at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Nairobi, Kenya. The overarching mission of the conference was to Reflect on the 10 years of the Employability Skills Challenge and transmit best practices to accelerate on-demand skills transfer to East Africa’s Youth for Sustainable Development.
Philip Thigo
Executive Director for Africa, Thunderbird School of Global Management
“We need to rethink and develop agile policy and governance in the era of uncertainty. Policy-making is no longer the role of government alone. Government should create an enabling environment with soft legislation that does not discourage innovation.’
Philip Thigo
Executive Director for Africa, Thunderbird School of Global Management
“We need to rethink and develop agile policy and governance in the era of uncertainty. Policy-making is no longer the role of government alone. Government should create an enabling environment with soft legislation that does not discourage innovation.’
Mr. Stewart Samkange
Higher Education Africa, Central & Eastern Europe, & Southeast Europe Leader, LinkedIn
48 million students are active on the platform which is a double growth since 2020. These students come to view and apply for jobs in a ratio of 1: 3. It is important to follow the organizations where you are looking for jobs to see their impact and the skills they are looking for. Further, research the professionals working for the organizations. Most importantly, join LinkedIn to learn. Up to 62 million people visit the platform weekly, with 8 people hired every minute.
Mr. Stewart Samkange
Higher Education Africa, Central & Eastern Europe, & Southeast Europe Leader, LinkedIn
48 million students are active on the platform which is a double growth since 2020. These students come to view and apply for jobs in a ratio of 1: 3. It is important to follow the organizations where you are looking for jobs to see their impact and the skills they are looking for. Further, research the professionals working for the organizations. Most importantly, join LinkedIn to learn. Up to 62 million people visit the platform weekly, with 8 people hired every minute.
Ms. Lilian Ngala
Human Resource Director, Diamond Trust Bank
“Graduates and students need to have the ability to interact, acquire soft skills, and take advantage of
opportunities available. To facilitate this the Diamond Trust Bank offers students stimulating platforms to hon their skills…From this summit we will offer 100 students an opportunity in our Job Shadowing Program in January 2024.”
Ms. Lilian Ngala
Human Resource Director, Diamond Trust Bank
“Graduates and students need to have the ability to interact, acquire soft skills, and take advantage of
opportunities available. To facilitate this the Diamond Trust Bank offers students stimulating platforms to hon their skills…From this summit we will offer 100 students an opportunity in our Job Shadowing Program in January 2024.”
Amb. Dr. Christian Fellner,
Austrian Ambassador to Kenya
“Africa is becoming the greatest labour supplier of the 21st century. In Austria for instance, 20% of the population is an aging population as opposed to Kenya where only 2.9% are above 65 years. We therefore need people to work in different sectors back in Austria for example nurses in the Health Sector. However, these people must have technical skills and requisite qualifications.
Amb. Dr. Christian Fellner,
Austrian Ambassador to Kenya
“Africa is becoming the greatest labour supplier of the 21st century. In Austria for instance, 20% of the population is an aging population as opposed to Kenya where only 2.9% are above 65 years. We therefore need people to work in different sectors back in Austria for example nurses in the Health Sector. However, these people must have technical skills and requisite qualifications.
Dr. Kipkirui Langat
Director General, Technical and Vocational Education Training Authority (TVETA)
“Everyone wants to go to the university, but where are the jobs? We need career services to redirect interest. Our statistics show that for every university student, we need five learners in TVET institutions. The reason is that the world job market is in dire need of technical skills. The 17% unemployment rate in Kenya is a result of our failure to redirect careers. Therefore, we need to identify career paths and opportunities that are likely to bring employment.”
Dr. Kipkirui Langat
Director General, Technical and Vocational Education Training Authority (TVETA)
“Everyone wants to go to the university, but where are the jobs? We need career services to redirect interest. Our statistics show that for every university student, we need five learners in TVET institutions. The reason is that the world job market is in dire need of technical skills. The 17% unemployment rate in Kenya is a result of our failure to redirect careers. Therefore, we need to identify career paths and opportunities that are likely to bring employment.”
Hon. Ezekiel Machogu, CBS,
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education
“The wide gap in employability skills is still a great concern. While ten years ago, the deficiency among fresh graduates stood at an adverse of 50+ per cent, the situation is yet to be contained on an absolute scale. Industry feedback still points to a mismatch between the levels of work readiness among young job seekers and employer demands. There is more to be done! Not just by academia but all sectors combined. The challenge transcends beyond education.”
Hon. Ezekiel Machogu, CBS,
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education
“The wide gap in employability skills is still a great concern. While ten years ago, the deficiency among fresh graduates stood at an adverse of 50+ per cent, the situation is yet to be contained on an absolute scale. Industry feedback still points to a mismatch between the levels of work readiness among young job seekers and employer demands. There is more to be done! Not just by academia but all sectors combined. The challenge transcends beyond education.”