Kujia Linkages
Preparing and Connecting Highly Skilled Youth to the Future of Work as Digital Marketers , Data Analysts , Software Developers , AI Engineers , Cloud Architects , and Ethical Hackers
Kujia Linkages
Kujia Job Linkages is a flagship workforce-transition program that equips highly skilled youth with job-ready capabilities and connects them to employment, freelance, and entrepreneurship opportunities in Kenya and globally.
The program supports youth trained in:
Software Development, Digital Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics.
The full value chain moves youth from preparation to placement through three pillars:
Partners, Platform, and Places.
Program Pathway (Start to Finish)
STEP 1: Prepare Skilled Professionals
Youth are supported to finalize the job-readiness process through:
Skills verification and technical assessments
Career orientation and expectations
Professional development workshops
Personal branding and portfolio building
Practical projects to prove competence
Soft skills and communication training
STEP 2: Strengthen Their Employability
Youth are equipped to confidently enter the job market through:
CV and résumé development
LinkedIn and professional profile setup
Portfolio review and improvement
Mock interviews (technical + behavioral)
Mentorship sessions with industry experts
Readiness checks aligned to employer standards
STEP 3: Access to Kujia Job Linkages Platform
Once prepared, youth gain access to the platform where they can:
Apply for verified job opportunities
Join short-term projects
Participate in internships and apprenticeships
Display skill badges and certifications
Track applications
Attend virtual job fairs and employer sessions
STEP 4: Talent Matching & Linking to Jobs
Kujia directly connects youth to opportunities through:
Industry partners
Global remote companies
Local businesses doing digital transformation
Freelance platforms
Innovation hubs
Startup ecosystems
Matching is based on:
Skills
Experience
Portfolio strength
Employer requirements
Personality and cultural fit
STEP 5: Placement, Onboarding & After-Care Support
After youth secure opportunities, Kujia provides:
Onboarding guidance
Workplace orientation
Professional conduct coaching
Ongoing mentorship
Regular follow-ups with employers
Problem-solving support during the first 3–6 months
Core Pillars of Kujia Linkages Program
Partners
Strategic relationships enabling opportunities, including:
Tech companies
Marketing agencies
AI, data, and cloud firms
Cybersecurity companies
Employer networks
Startup incubators
Employers needing digital talent
Freelance work partners
Partners provide:
Job openings
Internship slots
Projects
Mentorship
Certifications
Work experience pathways
A digital ecosystem connecting youth to opportunities.
Key features:
Verified job board
Internship & apprenticeship board
Short-term project marketplace
Talent profiles and digital portfolios
Skill badges
Application tracking
Employer dashboards
Virtual job fairs
Places
Real and virtual spaces where youth gain exposure.
Examples:
Workplaces and partner organizations
Remote-first global companies
Innovation hubs and co-working spaces
Industry conferences and events
International immersion and exchange programs