Ofok has developed a number of initiatives: “Empowering the Youth,” “Youth for Africa,” “Ofok Centre for Development, Research and Innovation,” “Ofok Human Development Units,” “Ofok-Digital Academy Education Systems,” and “Ofok Entrepreneur Institute.”
“Empowering the Youth” Project
“Empowering the Youth” project is one of many projects that Ofok has established. Fifteen Ofok ambassadors are selected to promote ICT among young people with the mission to inspire others of their own age to gain ICT training. It encourages the development of young people through giving them the opportunity to fulfil their potential by developing their interpersonal and IT skills. The project offers:
1) Specialised courses in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Through our Digital Academy we provide academy track courses for Cisco Systems, Sun Microsystems and Microsoft, as well as a number of complementary soft skills and business courses.
2) Student Activities. We provide workshops, human networking activities, scholarships, discounts on exams, and the right support to enable students to either find employment, or start their own micro-enterprise or SMB.
3) Project Support. Students who wish to develop a project – such as a software product – are given support and funding to pursue this.
“Youth for Africa” Project
This project has been established to enable young people to contribute to the development of their communities, country, and region using their acquired ICT knowledge and skills. The “Youth for Africa” project is divided into two main initiatives: the “Youth for Africa Scholarship Program” and the “Youth for Africa Network.” The “Youth for Africa Scholarship Program” provides scholarships to students in the African continent so that they may find employment through attaining high-level education and skills. The “Youth for Africa Network” on the other hand is intended as a network where young people in Africa can develop solutions to problems which they can share with one another.
“Ofok Centre for Development, Research and Innovation” Project
Students who want to develop an idea will be given the necessary support to do this. The “Ofok Centre for Development, Research and Innovation” provides the opportunity for individuals to come together and contribute to technological development in a range of fields.
“Ofok Human Development Units”
Ofok seeks to spread its success by sharing its model with others. By setting up “Ofok Human Development Units”, other NGOs will be able to become local academies and provide essentials ICT and business skills training to their members. In this way Ofok intends to create a ripple effect that will empower all local communities.
“Ofok-Digital Academy Education Systems” Project
All ICT courses offered by Ofok are delivered through its Digital Academy Education Systems. The Digital Academy provides high quality courses at an affordable price, as well as instructor training to those seeking to become IT teachers.
“Ofok Entrepreneurs Institute” Project
Many people aspire to some day owning their own business. Becoming an entrepreneur is hard work, but it also offers the vision of an exciting life full of possibility. Anyone thinking of starting their own business should know that there is much to understand about the realities of running a successful enterprise.
Ofok supports entrepreneurial success by providing its members with the best in current business knowledge. Learning about the right business practices can give potential entrepreneurs a much needed competitive advantage. Through the Ofok Entrepreneur Institute business workshops, mentoring networks, and technology resources, students can gain both academic knowledge and expertise that is highly relevant for doing business in today’s world.