The SFAN
Story
SFAN
Our story began in a little classroom at Radford University, Ghana, in late 2013. Our founder, Tom-Chris Emewulu, was in his second year of a B.Sc. degree when he read a report stating that of all 66,000 students who graduate in the country, only 3% could find formal employment within one year.
With a desire to change the narrative and armed with his experience of building a thriving retail business before college, he invited his friends to join forces with him in bridging education and employment to empower. As they embarked on this journey, he uncovered a much broader challenge:
Youth unemployment is a significant challenge in Ghana and the entire continent. Although there have been tremendous improvements in Africa’s economic activities, the challenge lies in integrating young people into the workforce. There is a big disconnect because even as Africa’s economy expands and domestic demand increases, youth employment has not.
Hence, Emewulu saw a need for an Africa-focused, globally-minded social enterprise that helps young people to discover themselves and act as catalysts to inspire others to live their lives on their terms. Stars From All Nations(SFAN)® was, therefore, established with the precise vision of raising the next generation of African leaders.
The education company for the young and ambitious
SFAN is on a bold mission to unlock the potential of Africa’s young geniuses by helping them turn their passions into businesses and fulfilling careers.
Our signature initiative, ReadyforWork, is an immersive career accelerator that uses Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to help entry-level job seekers upskill and future-proof their careers with in-demand digital skills and give businesses access to diverse, high-value emerging talent pipeline.
If you are seeking career advancement, skill development, or entrepreneurship opportunities, ReadyforWork offers cost-effective resources to help you achieve exceptional outcomes.
Our Strategic Goals
According to World Vision, sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing high poverty rates among its youth population. About 40% of the region's people live on less than $1.90 daily, and up to 60% of the youth are unemployed or underemployed.
We work with thought-leading organisations to spur unprecedented economic prosperity in Africa by helping young people unlock their entrepreneurship potential and launch brands that nourish the world.
The Ghana Ministry of Education has said that an average university graduate has only a 10% chance of employment within one year. A similar report by the World Bank states that two hundred and thirty million jobs will require digital skills by 2030, translating to nearly 650 million training opportunities.
We're helping young Africans upskill and future-proof their careers with in-demand digital skills. We’re giving them the tools they need to succeed in the future world of work.
Analysts say that it takes an average university graduate in Africa at least six years to find decent work. But even when jobs are available, employers still struggle to match these jobs with requisite talents, with SMEs spending ~90 days in the recruitment process.
We want to bridge this gap. We use AI to connect job seekers with mentors, recruiters, and industry professionals, bypassing traditional barriers. And help employers create pipelines to emerging talents.
Our Brilliant Values
Every great enterprise is rooted in distinct values and principles. What we're doing with this venture is to build a global movement that'll last for generations. Beyond our drive for sustainability and unhinged economic opportunities lies a deep-rooted vision to create a brand that makes the world better. Below are the values that make us thick:
Excellence
Consistency
Innovation
Team Work
Integrity
Community
Here’s a unique opportunity for impact
SFAN partners with corporates, international development agencies, governments, charitable foundations, and individuals to unlock the potential of young people and create a global community of innovators. We believe that investment in young people is not only the right thing to do, but it is also the smart thing to do, and the time is now!
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