AITI to empower youths through tech skills, launches training institute

To empower African youths through technical skills, African Institute of Technology and Innovation (AITI) has announced the launch of its tech training institute.

A statement made available to journalists by one of the founding members of AITI, Olaniran Monsur Afolabi described the institute as a learning platform conceived to empower African youth with the relevant and up-to-date technical skills required to meet the demands of the ever-evolving labor market, both now and in the future.

“We have noticed that there is a quick money syndrome among the youth which is quite appalling,” Afolabi said.

“For us, we believe that if this negative energy of the youth is positively harnessed and enhanced, it could become a catalyst or springboard for innovation that will contribute meaningfully to the economy.

“AITI recognises the challenges that many people face in the continent when it comes to internet accessibility, affordability, and availability.

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“That is why we have taken a pioneering approach to online learning, by creating a platform that allows students to take classes with minimal or no internet connectivity, regardless of their location,” he said.

With this innovation, the statement further explained that AITI is heralding the possibility of learning from anywhere, anytime, with or without access to the internet.

Quoting the Institute of the Future (IFTF), Afolabi said: “IFTF predicts that 85 percent of roles that will exist in 2030 have not even been invented, majority of them will be tech-based. Without a doubt, the labor market is undergoing a revolution, and today’s most desirable and sought-after high-paying jobs are predominantly in the tech sector. Unfortunately, traditional curriculums are struggling to keep up with the skill sets needed for employment in today’s job market.”

However, the statement expressed the institute’s commitment in bridging the gap by providing tailored technical training that equips African youth with the tech skills they need to thrive in today’s dynamic workforce.