Alice Awobite-Joshua is transforming African workforce dynamics through her innovative upskilling initiatives. Recognizing the urgent need for skilled professionals amid the continent's burgeoning digital economy, she launched the ATC Professional Academy to bridge the significant skills gap affecting one of the world's fastest-growing regions.
The ATC Professional Academy was established in 2024, with the ambitious goal of empowering 1,000 Africans to thrive through digital skills by 2026. Alice's approach is clear: provide practical and accessible education for individuals aspiring to excel in remote work and virtual assistance roles. So far, the Remote Work Program has successfully graduated over 500 participants, including stay-at-home parents and professionals seeking flexible career paths.
“My mission has always been to equip individuals, especially those who feel overlooked or uncertain about their potential,” Alice remarked. Through the academy and her initiative, Remote Work Padi, she aims to connect African talent with international job markets, significantly redefining the access to remote work opportunities across the continent. Alice envisions helping 1,000 individuals land jobs by 2026, showcasing how remote work can be transformative, irrespective of educational background or geographic location.
The naming of Remote Workers Trybe to Remote Work Padi signifies the movement’s essence — it’s not merely about finding jobs but about fostering relationships and building skills for the future. With hands-on training, the academy equips students with the most relevant skills needed to tackle the challenges inherent to remote work.
Alice’s drive stems from her rich background as a Career Coach, Product Manager, Executive Virtual Assistant, and public speaker, where she shares her experiences advocating for the future of work. Her impact has not gone unnoticed; she was recognized as the Founder of the Year by The Iconic Brand Africa and featured by THIS DAY for reinventing work culture within the region.
Alice's initiatives extend beyond traditional education—they embody empowerment and innovation aimed at ensuring no talent is left untapped. “This isn’t just about skills or jobs, it’s about empowerment, innovation, and ensuring we leave no talent behind,” she emphasizes, shedding light on the necessity of closing the skills gap.
With increasing demands for adept professionals to fill roles within technology and remote sectors, Alice believes reskilling the workforce is integral for national economic growth. Her foresight and commitment to fostering talent reflect the urgency for African nations to position themselves competitively within the global talent market.
The synergy of Alice's programs exemplifies the changing narrative of work opportunities available to young Africans. With every graduate, new pathways are forged, illustrating the potential for larger societal impact driven by individual successes. This scalability of ambition and potential is what drives Alice's endeavors, as she strives to build resilient communities equipped to thrive, irrespective of circumstances.
Through this lens of opportunity, talent is not just nurtured but celebrated, cultivating ecosystems where innovation flourishes and every individual feels their potential is recognized and valued. With Alice at the helm of these initiatives, the future appears promising.
Addressing the digital skills crisis is imperative, and with Alice Awobite-Joshua championing these efforts, the African workforce is set to rise to meet the challenges of the digital economy head-on. Alice’s story is not merely hers; it’s the collective story of countless individuals empowered to write their future narratives through skill acquisition and remote work, reinforcing the mindset of resilience, growth, and inclusivity.
