Power Learn Project, a Pan-African social impact organization, has trained over 20,000 youth through its skills-to-jobs model.
Speaking at Connected Africa Summit 2025, where Executive Director Mumbi Ndung’u participated in a high-level conversation on “Youth and the Future of Work,” Mumbi spotlighted PLP’s growing continental impact, its commitment to digital inclusion, and the organization’s success in training Africa’s youth.
“We’ve now trained over 20,000 learners across Africa, equipping them not just with digital skills, but with the mindset, networks, and support systems to thrive in the digital economy,” said Mumbi. “For Africa to leap forward, our youth must be equipped to not just consume technology but to create with it.”
Mumbi also highlighted the PLP Talent Hub, which connects trained youth to employment, internships, and entrepreneurial resources, as a key bridge between learning and livelihood.
Employers attending the Summit were invited to plug into the Talent Hub, gaining access to a vetted pipeline of job-ready talent in software development, AI tools, and more.
Among the stories shared was that of Nellie Alili, a PLP alumna and founder of Zidallie, a tech-enabled “Uber for Kids” platform focused on safe, reliable transportation for children. Nellie leveraged her PLP training to bring the idea to life, translating her passion into a digital solution that now serves hundreds of users and has recently secured early-stage investor support.
“When we invest in young people, especially young women like Nellie, we unleash a wave of innovation rooted in real community needs,” said Mumbi Ndung’u, Executive Director of Power Learn Project. “Nellie’s story is proof that with the right skills and support, African youth are not waiting for the future — they are building it.”
PLP’s commitment to inclusion was also underscored, with over 40% of recent cohorts comprising women, a powerful milestone in closing the gender gap in tech. Programs like Power Women continue to ensure that more young women are represented and equipped to lead in Africa’s innovation economy.
“We don’t just train youth, we guide them toward real economic opportunities,” added Irene Mwangi, PLP’s Employability & Innovations Manager. “Our Talent Hub connects organizations to brilliant, skilled youth who are ready to solve problems and scale solutions. Whether you’re hiring, mentoring, or investing, PLP is your access point to Africa’s next generation of tech talent.”
To government leaders, CTOs, tech employers, investors, and ecosystem builders: Africa’s digital workforce is rising, and the time to act is now.
Power Learn Project is calling on partners across sectors to join its mission of unlocking Africa’s tech potential by:
- Hiring PLP talent through the Talent Hub platform
- Partnering on innovation challenges and bootcamps
- Supporting job placements, internships, or mentorship programs
- Investing in youth-led startups emerging from PLP cohorts
“We’ve built the pipeline. The talent is skilled, ambitious, and ready to lead,” said Mumbi. “Now, we call on leaders, investors, and changemakers to match that readiness with bold, intentional collaboration. Let’s build an Africa where opportunity isn’t a privilege but a guarantee.”