OGE - NYSC Employability Fellowship
Important Notice – OGE Discount Eligibility
Please note that only fresh graduates (2022–2025), undergraduates, and NYSC members are eligible for the discounted Operations Get Employed (OGE) price for the Workplace Fundamental Skills (WFS) program.
If you do not fall within this category and still pay the OGE price, you will be required to pay the full program fee of ₦107,500 to gain access.
The amount paid under the OGE discount will not be refunded if you choose not to complete the full payment.
This special opportunity is powered by the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship to support youth employability. Please ensure you meet the criteria before making payment.
This is NOT another fluffy training. WFS is a career-launching program trusted by professionals in Nigeria, Ghana, the UK, Kenya, the USA, and more.
You will:
Get crystal-clear direction on what job suits you
Master the essential tools required in remote teams
Learn how to present yourself as a high-value hire
Get matched to internship opportunities that build your experience
DURATION
4 weeks of online Learning modules.
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Starter (graduate) seeking workplace skills that make them competitive.
A worker who needs an upgrade.
An artisan who needs to infuse digital skills to stand out and improve their art.
An entrepreneur who seeks to be digitally skilled.
COURSE ACCESS
The batch classes start on November 17. You get an onboarding email detailing how the program is structured to ensure optimized learning. This email also has a button to join the support group for the next batch, which starts on November 17.
What Will I Get in the Remote Workers Program (WFS)?
You’ll get access to a career-launching, 4-week remote readiness system designed to teach you the fundamental digital, workplace, employability, soft, tech, life, professional, and communication skills needed to thrive in today’s remote, hybrid, and global job market.
Whether you’re a jobseeker, a woman reentering the workforce, a beginner aiming for non-technical roles like VA or operations support, or a professional looking to upskill for remote opportunities, this is your starting point.
It’s not everything you’ll ever need. But it’s the foundation everyone needs — no matter your field or experience level.
💻 Is it Flexible?
Yes. The WFS Program is a self-paced course with 4 weeks of support and 1-month access to content. You can:
Learn anytime, anywhere
Watch pre-recorded modules at your speed
Balance the course with your life, family, or work
What Will I Get in the Remote Workers Program (WFS)?
You’ll get access to a career-launching, 4-week remote readiness system designed to teach you the fundamental digital, workplace, employability, soft, tech, life, professional, and communication skills needed to thrive in today’s remote, hybrid, and global job market.
Whether you’re a jobseeker, a woman reentering the workforce, a beginner aiming for non-technical roles like VA or operations support, or a professional looking to upskill for remote opportunities — this is your starting point.
It’s not everything you’ll ever need. But it’s the foundation everyone needs — no matter your field or experience level.
💻 Is it Flexible?
Yes. The WFS Program is a self-paced course with 4 weeks of support and 1-month content access. You can:
Learn anytime, anywhere
Watch pre-recorded modules at your own speed
Balance the course with your life, family, or work
🧑🏽🏫 What About Live Support?
Weekly live workshops on Zoom
Community check-ins on non-workshop weeks
3x/week open calendar support with Student Success Manager
Mentor-led sessions every week from professionals in global roles
The next 4-week support starts on November 17th, 2025.
🧪 Are There Projects?
Yes. You’ll work on:
Group case studies in Weeks 3 and 4
Real deliverables: CV, Cover Letter, SOPs, Portfolio, Proposal, Gantt Chart
Practical assessments used in real-world jobs
📄 Is There a Certificate?
Yes. You’ll get an official SFW certificate that reflects practical experience and completion. You can showcase this on your LinkedIn and portfolio.
💼 What About Internship Opportunities?
Internship access is now included for free (valued at ₦215,000). Once you complete 70% of the course:
You’ll join our internship network
Get access to verified roles
Receive recommendation support from our team
Some alumni have even been retained by partner organizations.
📺 Is There a Preview?
Yes! Watch the program explainer video here: Watch on YouTube
🤝 What’s the Community Like?
You’ll have access to:
A private learning group for your cohort
Peer accountability + alumni mentorship
Lifelong access to the SFW network
What Platforms Are Used for the Learning Experience?
We’ve intentionally chosen four powerful, easy-to-use, and 100% free platforms to deliver a seamless learning experience — no downloads, no confusion, just practical learning at your pace.
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Selar (Course Hosting)
This is your course dashboard — where all pre-recorded video lessons live. You can log in anytime, on any device, and watch lessons at your pace. No live classes to miss. Your progress is automatically saved.
2️⃣ Google Classroom (Assignments & Feedback)
This is where you’ll submit your weekly tasks and projects. It keeps your learning organized and allows you to receive comments, scores, and project instructions.
3️⃣ Telegram (Support & Announcements)
Our student community is hosted on Telegram. Here, we drop reminders, share updates, and provide direct access to peer support and your Student Success Manager.
4️⃣ Zoom + YouTube (Live Sessions & Replays)
You’ll join live interactive workshops on Zoom with mentors and peers. Replays are available on YouTube, so you never miss out — even if you can’t attend live.
All tools are cloud-based, beginner-friendly, and accessible via mobile or laptop — helping you learn from anywhere in the world.
You’ll be fully onboarded on how to use each platform from Day 1 — no stress required!
Why Choose the Skilled For Work Employability Academy?
At Skilled For Work, we’re not just another online training school. We are Africa’s leading remote work and employability finishing school — built for professionals, jobseekers, and career switchers who are tired of theory and ready for results.
Here’s what sets us apart:
💻 Learn by Doing, Not Just Watching
Forget cramming theory like you did in school. Every training in our academy is project-based.
If you’re learning about social media management, we give you a real content calendar to fill.
You’ll write one for a real scenario if we're teaching proposals.
We don’t stack up learning for “exam time.” We teach by doing — immediately.
🌍 Built for Global Careers, Backed by Global Experience
Our founder, Dr. Aderinsola Adio-Adepoju, has worked remotely and globally, including as a former Global Program Coordinator at the Museum for the United Nations.
She’s trained over 1,000 professionals from 20+ countries to secure global jobs, consulting roles, scholarships, and internships.
In selected tracks, we even teach you how to find and apply for global roles.
👩🏾💼 Learn From Practising Professionals
You’re not learning from theory-based lecturers — you’re learning directly from professionals and founders doing the work daily.
Our mentors come from real workplaces, and you’ll carry out real-life tasks during the program. That’s why students like Ijeoma have earned income before graduating.
📚 A Curriculum That Evolves With the Market
Traditional institutions often fail because their curricula are outdated.
At Skilled for Work, we review our curriculum after every cohort, based on what’s trending in global job markets and employer expectations.
Our programs have been tested across 9 African demographics — and refined every single time.
📄 Certification That Says “I’m Work-Ready”
Your certificate will not just say you completed training—it will reflect that you’ve worked on real-world projects, used global tools, and are ready to work remotely or on-site.
Employers don’t just want credentials — they want proof. This gives them confidence in your readiness.
🌐 Lifetime Access to Our Global Opportunities Community
Once you graduate, you’re added (for free) to our exclusive alumni network.
You’ll get:
- Access to job and internship openings
- Weekly global opportunity updates
- A network of ambitious professionals from across Africa and the diaspora
- Mentorship and growth conversations beyond the course
✅ This is not just a program. It’s a proven career transformation system for Africans who want to become globally competitive — whether you're starting fresh, switching fields, or returning after a break.
What Is the Learning Process Like at Skilled For Work Academy?
This is not a traditional course — it’s a comprehensive, structured learning experience designed to build your confidence, competence, and career readiness.
Here’s how we teach at SFW:
1️⃣ COURSEWORK (Self-Paced Video Lessons)
- Each module contains 5–10 short, easy-to-follow lessons (5–20 mins each)
- Designed to teach specific digital or workplace skills step-by-step
2️⃣ PROJECTS (Applied Learning)
- After each module, you’ll complete a real-world task (e.g., writing a proposal, designing a flyer, organizing a Zoom meeting)
- All projects are portfolio-worthy and practice-focused
3️⃣ QUIZZES (Knowledge Checkpoints)
- Simple, non-stressful quizzes to help you retain and apply what you learn
- Focused on mastery, not memorization
4️⃣ SUPPORT COMMUNITY (You’re Never Alone)
- Access to a private learner group with your cohort
- Questions answered by a Student Success Manager and other learners
5️⃣ LIVE SESSIONS (Mentor & Peer Engagement)
- Two or more live Zoom workshops per cohort
- Breakout room collaborations simulate remote work culture
- Learn directly from guest mentors and global professionals
6️⃣ ACCOUNTABILITY GROUPS (Stay On Track)
- From Week 2 or 3, you’ll be grouped into peer circles
- Weekly check-ins and support from others at your level
- Encourages motivation, teamwork, and practical discussion
“How you learn is just as important as what you learn.”
At Skilled For Work, we make sure you finish your learning journey more employable, confident, and capable than when you started — ready to take on the remote, hybrid, or global job market.
What Will I Be Able To Do After Taking the Workplace Fundamental Skills (WFS) Program?
The Workplace Fundamental Skills (WFS) Program is your entry point into the global workforce. Regardless of your career path, WFS gives you the universal tools, habits, and digital competence every professional needs to succeed in today's global workplace.
In your first 4 weeks of enrollment, here’s what you’ll walk away with — skills that our alumni like Joy, Sandra, Ganiat, Kunle, Dami, Mujib, Aisha, and others now use in real workplaces:
✅ You will be able to:
- Use essential digital tools like Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar, Meet, Zoom, and Canva
- Understand your personality type and select a career path aligned with in-demand roles
- Communicate professionally through email and workplace messaging tools
- Schedule, host, and moderate virtual meetings (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, etc.)
- Write basic proposals, SOPs, and concept notes
- Create professional presentations for work or clients
- Collaborate using tools like Miro, Slack, and Google Drive
- Organize your workflow using to-do lists, Gantt charts, and planners
- Manage simple data entry tasks and business inventories in spreadsheets
- Conduct research using Google, ChatGPT, Google Scholar, and more
- Build and brand your professional assets — CV, Cover Letter, LinkedIn profile, Portfolio
- Design simple flyers, forms, worksheets, and social media graphics in Canva
- Build one-page websites and digital products like eBooks
- Stream and manage virtual events from Zoom to YouTube or LinkedIn
- Answer interview questions with confidence and clarity
These are not theoretical skills — they are work-ready capabilities you’ll demonstrate through practical projects during the program.
🔥 Ready to Become Remote-Ready?
This is the program people wish they took before spending 12 months applying without success.
Start now — not later.
Start smart — not confused.
Start WFS.