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From December 2025 to March 2026 , SkillHer continued its mission of empowering young women through its Job Shadowing and Traineeship Program:  a practical and purpose-driven initiative designed to connect participants with real-world experiences in community engagement, project management, and digital communication. The program was created to bridge the gap between school,   ambition and action , providing young women with the opportunity to observe, participate in, and contribute to meaningful work within a growing social impact organization. Through mentorship, hands-on assignments, and collaborative projects, participants gained practical insights into what it takes to design programs, manage initiatives, and engage communities effectively. We are proud to share reflections from some of the young women who immersed themselves in the experience—demonstrating initiative, creativity, collaboration, and a strong commitment to personal growth. Ruth: Strengthening Community Enga...

" Exposure is a catalyst for empowerment."  This is one of the core beliefs we're driven by at SkillHer. We understand that it’s not enough to simply teach women and girls new skills—we must also create real-world opportunities for them to apply those skills, gain confidence, and see what’s possible. That’s why we introduced the SkillHer Job Shadowing Program . The "Why" Behind Job Shadowing Many of the women we serve are talented, motivated, and ready to learn—but unsure about how to translate what they know into viable career paths. They often haven’t had access to industry mentors, structured career guidance, or opportunities and workplaces that feel welcoming to them. The job shadowing program was designed to bridge that gap. By spending time with professionals across fields like tech, media, development and entrepreneurship, participants get to: Observe workflows and team dynamics Understand the soft and hard skills needed in real roles Ask qu...

From March to May 2025, SkillHer brought learning to life through its Job Shadowing Program, a practical and purpose-driven initiative that connected young women with real-world experiences in community and project management. Designed to bridge the gap between ambition and action, the program gave participants an intimate look at what it takes to build and sustain digital communities and run impactful projects. The call We’re proud to share reflections from three standout participants—Derinsola Agboluwaje, Joy Ipemosi Momoh, and Monilola Olaseinde—who immersed themselves in roles that demanded initiative, creativity, and heart.  Derin: Learning the Pulse of Online Communities Assigned as a WhatsApp Community Manager, Derin stepped into a space where digital silence sometimes speaks volumes. She worked on composing group messages, encouraging engagement, and organizing participant data. Derin also learnt the use of google docs and sharpened both her communication and technical skil...