START-A-SKILL PROGRAM — COHORT 1 CURRICULUM Veronica Anthony Foundation × Techrise DTI Virtual · 23 March – 12 April 2026 · Times GMT+1 ================================================================================ SESSION SCHEDULE ================================================================================ Date Topic / breakdown Duration Time -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mon 23 Mar 2026 Opening session; computer essentials and basics 1 hour 7pm–8pm Tue 24 Mar 2026 Microsoft Office — MS Word 1 hour 7pm–8pm Thu 26 Mar 2026 Microsoft Office — MS Word 1 hour 7pm–8pm Sat 28 Mar 2026 Microsoft Office — MS Excel 2 hours 2pm–4pm Sun 29 Mar 2026 Microsoft Office — MS Excel 2 hours 5pm–7pm Tue 31 Mar 2026 Freelancing basics (Upwork, Fiverr) 1 hour 7pm–8pm Thu 2 Apr 2026 Digital communication; email; cloud (Google Drive) 1 hour 7pm–8pm Sat 4 Apr 2026 Job interviews, CV basics, job applications 2 hours 2pm–4pm Sun 5 Apr 2026 Networking & professional growth (LinkedIn, GitHub, Medium) 2 hours 5pm–7pm Tue 7 Apr 2026 Introduction to AI (ChatGPT, Gemini); productivity 1 hour 7pm–8pm Thu 9 Apr 2026 Microsoft PowerPoint + AI for presentations 1 hour 7pm–8pm Sat 11 Apr 2026 Design with Canva; presentations with Canva 2 hours 2pm–4pm Sun 12 Apr 2026 Endline survey, close-out, Q&A; AI wrap-up 2 hours 5pm–7pm ================================================================================ PROJECT OBJECTIVES ================================================================================ • Bridge the digital skills gap by training youth in practical, market-ready digital tools over the programme lifecycle (pathway toward 1,000 youth in 2 years). • Improve workplace readiness and professional branding. • Boost confidence so participants are prepared for the digital economy. ================================================================================ KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (TARGETS) ================================================================================ • Minimum 300 youth enrolled • At least 85% completion rate • 80% demonstrate improved digital competency (pre/post assessment) • 70% develop optimised CV and LinkedIn profile • 50% secure internship, freelance, or employment opportunities within 6 months • 90% participant satisfaction rate ================================================================================ YEAR 1 IMPACT (INDICATIVE) ================================================================================ • 300–500 youth trained virtually across Nigeria • At least 240 participants demonstrate measurable digital improvement • 150+ participants secure economic opportunities within 6 months • Increased income-earning capacity among training participants ================================================================================ SUSTAINABILITY & FUNDING (SUMMARY) ================================================================================ Sustained through corporate sponsorships, alumni networks, employer partnerships, annual cohorts, and integration into long-term digital workforce development. Donor funding supports facilitator fees, digital infrastructure, M&E, communications, and participant support materials. Detailed line-item budgets available on request. ================================================================================ CONTACT ================================================================================ WhatsApp: +234 812 251 7006 Registration (Google Form): https://forms.gle/4qnaHqwyXs7RhLN49