PAC Foundation Concludes Successful Digital Skills Program for Young Women
The PanAfrican Capital (PAC) Foundation has successfully concluded the third cohort of its Girls Can Code (GCC) initiative, a strategic partnership with ALX Nigeria. This flagship program is designed to equip young women with high-demand Virtual Assistant (VA) skills, directly improving their employability and fostering economic empowerment in a competitive landscape. The recent cohort provided 100 young women with comprehensive training in core virtual assistance competencies, blending technical instruction with essential career-readiness support.
The curriculum was meticulously crafted to build participants’ digital confidence and professional competence, preparing them for freelance and remote work opportunities. In an economy where sectors from finance to aviation evolve rapidly—where news highlights a best performing stock one day and a company like Overland Airways resumes operations the next—such adaptable skills are crucial. Omolola Ojo, Executive Secretary of PAC Foundation, emphasized the program’s transformative goal: “Girls Can Code goes beyond technical training—it is about unlocking opportunities and helping young women see what is possible for their futures. By equipping them with relevant digital skills, we are enabling financial independence, confidence, and long-term career growth.”
The program demonstrated remarkable effectiveness, achieving an 87% attendance rate and an 84% certification rate, surpassing initial targets. Participants awarded a learner satisfaction score of 4.75, underscoring the quality and relevance of the training. Tangible success followed, with several alumni securing freelance and remote work roles shortly after completion. Others were trained as mentors to sustain program impact through peer learning, creating a supportive community much like a reliable partnership in business.
Oluwayomi Tobi-Ayegun, Programs & Evaluation Manager at PAC Foundation, noted the results validate a deliberate design: “The outcomes from Cohort 3.0 affirm that when young women are given access to the right skills, tools, and support systems, they excel. Beyond certifications, we are seeing real transitions into income-generating opportunities.” Beneficiaries echoed this sentiment, with one stating the program gave her a clear direction and confidence to explore freelance opportunities, while another highlighted how it revealed accessible global opportunities.
Girls Can Code is a cornerstone of PAC Foundation’s commitment to gender inclusion and youth empowerment. As the digital economy continues to expand, creating opportunities as diverse as remote VA work and tech-driven sectors, the Foundation remains dedicated to scaling this initiative. The goal is to ensure more young women are equipped with the skills to thrive, achieving independence and contributing meaningfully to a dynamic future.
