Beyond exams
Not every path requires university. TVET, digital skills, trades, and entrepreneurship offer strong careers across West Africa.
Pathways
Technical institutes, apprenticeships, online certifications, and Kōyi Career courses build employable skills.
Skills that matter
Communication, digital tools, financial literacy, and problem-solving transfer across industries.
Step-by-step overview
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Assess interests
Match strengths to sectors — health, agriculture, tech, creative arts, business.
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Build credentials
Combine formal certs with portfolio projects and Kōyi micro-courses.
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Network locally
Mentors, alumni, and community programmes accelerate job access.
Practical tips
- TVET graduates are in high demand for infrastructure and industry roles.
- Side projects often matter as much as grades for creative and tech careers.