CAMANDA Academy is proud to officially announce a strategic partnership between CAMANDA GradSkill and Hover Africa, a collaboration focused on empowering NYSC Corps members and fresh graduates with practical, in-demand technology skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market.
Through this partnership, NYSC Corps members and fresh graduates will be empowered with practical, in-demand UI/UX skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive tech job market. By combining strengths and shared values, CAMANDA GradSkill and Hover Africa are creating a clear, structured pathway for aspiring designers to build career-ready portfolios and real-world experience.
This partnership represents a major milestone in CAMANDA’s mission to bridge the gap between graduation and employability by providing structured, affordable, and outcome-driven training programs that prepare young professionals for real-world careers.
Why This Partnership Matters
Across Africa, thousands of graduates leave school every year with certificates but limited exposure to the practical design skills employers demand. While academic knowledge is valuable, employers increasingly prioritize:
- Practical competence
- Confidence using real design tools
- Problem-solving and user-centered thinking
- Proven experience through real projects and portfolios
The CAMANDA GradSkill × Hover Africa partnership was formed to directly address this challenge, specifically within the growing demand for UI/UX and product design talent.
By combining CAMANDA Academy’s structured learning ecosystem with Hover Africa’s expertise in talent development and design innovation, this collaboration creates a powerful pathway for young graduates to transition confidently into UI/UX and product design roles.
About CAMANDA GradSkill
GradSkill is a flagship employability initiative by CAMANDA Academy, designed specifically for:
- Serving NYSC Corps members
- Fresh graduates (0–3 years post-graduation)
- Career switchers seeking entry into tech and digital roles
The programme exists to solve a clear problem:
Interest in tech is high, but access to affordable, guided, and practical training remains limited.
The GradSkill Vision
To train one million job-ready graduates, equipped with practical skills, confidence, and real-world experience.
The GradSkill Mission
Accessible and affordable skills.
Practical learning.
Real outcomes and opportunities.
GradSkill is not just another online course. It is a structured employability pipeline built around hands-on learning, mentorship, and measurable results.
Who Is Hover Africa?
Hover Africa is a community-oriented non-profit organization based in Lagos, Nigeria. It is focused on building supportive social connections, inspiring creativity, and spreading kindness within communities.
Through partnerships, training programs, and ecosystem support, Hover Africa focuses on empowering young Africans with the skills needed to thrive in the global digital economy.
This shared commitment to talent development, accessibility, and impact makes Hover Africa a natural partner for the GradSkill programme.
What This Partnership Delivers for Learners
The CAMANDA GradSkill × Hover Africa partnership is designed to deliver real value—especially for aspiring UI/UX and product designers.
Participants in the GradSkill programme will benefit from:
1. Practical, Employer-Relevant UI/UX Skills
As part of this partnership, Hover Africa will support the delivery of the UI/UX (Product Design) track, ensuring learners are trained using tools and workflows actively used in the design industry, including:
- UI/UX fundamentals and design thinking
- User research and usability testing
- Wireframing and prototyping
- Figma and modern design tools
- Portfolio and case study development
The focus is on hands-on projects, not theory alone—so learners graduate with real design experience.
2. Structured Learning Pathway
GradSkill follows a carefully designed training flow:
- Free Foundation Course (3 weeks)
Open to all registered applicants to build foundational digital and workplace skills. - GradSkill Bootcamp (8 weeks)
Live virtual classes, weekly engagements, design assignments, and guided mentorship— including the UI/UX track delivered in partnership with Hover Africa. - Capstone Project (2 weeks)
Learners work on real-world UI/UX projects to build a career-ready design portfolio. - GradSkill Fellowship (Top 1%)
Exceptional learners gain extended mentorship, exposure, and advanced opportunities.
3. Career-Ready UI/UX Portfolios
Graduates of the UI/UX track leave with:
- Documented design projects
- Real-world case studies
- Practical experience solving user problems
These are key factors employers look for when hiring junior UI/UX and product designers.
4. Accessibility for Graduates and Corps Members
The GradSkill programme is intentionally designed to be:
- Affordable
- Flexible
- Fully virtual
- Beginner-friendly but outcome-driven
This ensures that financial or geographic constraints do not prevent motivated graduates from accessing quality UI/UX training.
Looking Ahead: Building the Future of Design Talent Together
We are excited about what lies ahead.
This partnership marks the beginning of deeper collaboration, expanded UI/UX training opportunities, and stronger outcomes for learners across Nigeria and beyond.
Together, CAMANDA GradSkill and Hover Africa are committed to building a future where aspiring designers are not just certified but employable, confident, and prepared for the demands of the modern design and tech workforce.
How to Get Started
If you are a Corps member or fresh graduate looking to launch or transition into a UI/UX or product design career, now is the time to take action.
👉 Register for the GradSkill Programme here:
https://gradskill.camanda.academy/
Join a growing community of learners who are choosing skills, structure, and real outcomes over uncertainty.CAMANDA GradSkill × Hover Africa
Building job-ready graduates. Empowering Africa’s future workforce.