WAVE
Model & Strategy
West Africa Vocational Education (WAVE) is a vertically-integrated vocational training platform. WAVE seeks to empower millions of West African youth with industry-relevant employment skills that transform their mindsets and access to employment opportunities that enhance their social mobility, whilst broadening employer access to the best-suited young talent for their job opportunities.
Using the “hire for attitude, train for skill” model, WAVE provides self-motivated youth with skills employers want, teaches them how to stand out professionally by inculcating a mindset of continuous improvement and places them in paid technical apprenticeships in high-growth industries to “earn while they learn”.
Misan Rewane is CEO and co-founder of West Africa Vocational Education (WAVE). Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Misan is no stranger to the challenges of education and social mobility in West Africa. When her parents, unable to ignore the education system’s breakdown, sent her to the U.S. for college, Misan resolved to play a role in transforming the region’s education system so that one day she would have the option to send her own children to local schools. After earning her Economics degree from Stanford University, she worked in management consulting with The Monitor Group in New York and London on projects in both the private and public sectors.
Molade Adeniyi has over 12 years of experience in the health industry where she developed expertise in business development. Molade studied Pharmacy at King’s College London and has completed the Senior Management Program at Lagos Business School and holds a post-graduate diploma in Pharmacy Practice with a specialization in Strategic Management and Marketing.
IMPACT
Since WAVE’s launch in 2013, over 3,200 disadvantaged youth have graduated across its 4 academies. Over 5,000 university graduates have been trained on employability skills via WAVE’s partnership with state governments.
Today, 60% of WAVE graduates work in stable full-time service sector jobs, transforming their income from an average of $73 to $164 per month.
By 2023, WAVE aims to train over 100,000 youth in our academies and through replication partners, with at least 50% of graduates being able to double their income. In 2020, they will scale their impact across and beyond Nigeria, training 1,500 youth in their academies and 8,000 through replicators.
WAVE News
-
We have made becoming a Virtual/Executive Assistant or a Call Center/Customer Service Agent easier for you! Our on… https://t.co/7I8aiS9z1J
-
Share below how you motivate your team⬇️ #wave #impactorganisation #socialimpactorganisation… https://t.co/0TybKdTc8E
-
Snippets from “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale Share below if you have any tips that helps… https://t.co/HsCMOxKDxv
-
RT @yabaleftonline: Become the candidate employers are seeking, join our employability skills training program that covers emotional intell…
-
Today, as we celebrate #AfricaDay2023, we are taking this moment to highlight our mission to tackle the critical is… https://t.co/xZoiwjwiTs
-
RECRUITMENT THROUGH WAVE Our partners are looking for the best candidates for these roles. Interested candidates… https://t.co/CHdqbBAueZ
-
The 5th step in Harvard’s 15-Step leadership checklist is acting decisively and this video gives practical steps on… https://t.co/iJ0zYCDBP8
-
We answered some of your frequently asked questions. Comment below ⬇️ any other questions you have.… https://t.co/YenvOb8RKT
-
Registration for the next batch of our Employability and IT skills training is ongoing. Click this link to registe… https://t.co/d95jXGP6Z5
-
“I used to think that people were born with soft skills and now because of the training I am inspired to put myself… https://t.co/yIKqxR8L4F
-
Registration for the next batch is ongoing, and you can be on your way to acquiring in-demand skills today when you… https://t.co/PG3vx3jImM
-
Our IT and soft skills training program in partnership with Digital Fortress has taken us to 4 different locations… https://t.co/PpYvPlrU3C
-
How to optimize LinkedIn for opportunities. Having the right mindset, updating your CV through your LinkedIn profi… https://t.co/W37b2D0tIc
-
Earlier this week, the team completed a comprehensive first aid training, that equips us with the skills to handle… https://t.co/5nnwWivdjM
-
Want to learn how to become an effective change leader and make a lasting impact in your community? Then apply fo… https://t.co/fxoFcecbWM
-
Step 4 in the Harvard leadership checklist is about taking charge. Leadership involves taking action and implement… https://t.co/4YJhyVXUNJ
-
One of the graduates from our most recent batch shared her story😃 Be a part of our training and learn the necessar… https://t.co/x5mW5pselJ
-
Happy Worker's day to our alumni, and every worker who are excelling at their jobs, making their mark and and creat… https://t.co/uLdVDX5Wji