By Efe Onodjae

A webinar designed for graduates, NYSC corps members and undergraduate students who are eager to equip themselves with the skills, insights, and strategies necessary to thrive in job market is set to hold in September.

The session titled: “Future-Ready: Thriving in a Changing Workforce”, is convened by the host, Amos Ogunola, and will hold on 21st & 22nd September 2024, around 7:00 PM (WAT)

According to Amos, the webinar will feature top HR professionals and tech experts who will share their insights on how Nigeria’s youth can adapt to the ever-changing workforce.

Some of the speakers include: Lucy Bolaji – HR Professional ; Dara Olumide – Lifecycle Marketing Manager; Ayooluwa Bamgbade – Project Coordinator, Crystal EV Charging, UK; Ijeoma Nkiruka Onwordi – Head of Corporate Services, Tetarcore Energy Group

During the sessions, attendees will learn about: CV revamping, Employability skills that help in securing a job and Digital skills that are essential for navigating the modern workplace.

Speaking on the idea behind the webinar, he disclosed that it was commemorate his upcoming birthday. Amos said: “As someone who has walked the path of uncertainty after graduation, I know the challenges Nigeria’s youth face in today’s job market.

“I created this webinar to help address the skills gap many graduates encounter. It is no longer enough to graduate with good grades—you need to be digitally savvy, have a standout CV, and demonstrate employability skills that make you competitive.”

Speaking further, he said: “When I left university in 2017, I was excited yet clueless about what lay ahead, even with my good grades. Like many young graduates, I was confident in my academic achievements, but I quickly realized that the working world was changing fast -and I wasn’t fully prepared.

“I vividly remember attending the Impact Project by the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria on 17th March 2018. It was a robust training on business, social entrepreneurship, civic leadership, and public management.

“That experience was the turning point in my journey toward skill development. I learned that to thrive in today’s world, one needs more than academic excellence -they need skills that align with the evolving workforce.

“A pivotal moment for me was when I attended a digital skills training by Microsoft at the Ibadan Business School, where I learned the essential tools that shaped my professional path. These experiences laid the foundation for what has now become a mission to equip young Nigerians with the tools to succeed in an evolving workforce.”