Global Skills Network (GSN) was inspired by a paradox I witnessed across Africa: thousands of capable young people struggle to find meaningful work, while companies simultaneously report difficulties in finding job-ready talent. This disconnect between education, skills, and employment became the starting point of the project.
Through my experience in youth programs, training initiatives, and community engagement, I learned that the issue is not a lack of talent, but a lack of structured pathways from learning to earning. Existing solutions often address only one part of the problem — training, job search, or financing — but rarely the entire journey.
GSN was built as an integrated platform combining skills development, real paid missions, and financial inclusion into a single ecosystem. The project has been shaped through field insights, discussions with young people and employers, and continuous refinement of the model.
The main challenges have been designing a scalable solution adapted to diverse African contexts, building credibility at an early stage, and balancing impact with financial sustainability. These challenges have strengthened our approach and reinforced our commitment to building a practical, long-term solution.
Built With
- amazon-web-services
- firebase
- mobile-money-apis
- node.js
- react
- stribe
