The Pathway Career Accelerator
About the Program
The Afara Initiative is dedicated to bridging the gap between education and employment for young Nigerians. Our Pathway Career Explorations Program is tailored to support students through their university life-cycle, helping them discover and prepare for their ideal career paths.
The Afara Initiative Pathway Career Explorations Program is a transformative six-week journey designed to help first and second-year undergraduate students discover their career paths through exploration and gain valuable skills.
Why Choose Afara Initiative?
- Years of Experience: We have a proven track record of helping students succeed with amazing programs like the Pathway Transitions Program and The Bridge Program
- Our Dedication: We are committed to developing unique and impactful career guidance programs.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from industry professionals who are leaders in their fields.
What You Will Gain?
- Clear Career Insights: Understand various career paths and find the best fit here for your skills.
- Skill Development: Participate in workshops and practical sessions to build essential skills.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with mentors and peers to expand your professional network.
The Pathway is Unique
The Pathway is unlike any other educational experience because it’s
Rooted in project-based learning.
Completing real-world projects with the help of a mentor ensures that your learning is relevant, practical, and transferrable. Get the experience you need to build a successful career.
See impact today.
Apply the skills you’re developing to build your future to improve your life today. Use your new critical thinking tools to ace your next exam. Use your new problem-solving tools to rise to the top of your club.
Flexible, high-impact programming
With a small investment of 1-2 hours of meetings during the weekend and 2-3 hours of flexible, self-paced work during the week, you can alter the trajectory of your life.
Enables access to industry professionals:
You’ll work with people who are where you want to be in a few years.
The Pathway Is for You
The program is for all university students – regardless of level or field of study. However, we recommend applying in your 300 or 400 level.
Confident in your career goal? The Pathway connects you with an expert peer mentor who can help refine your plan, build your professional network, and develop the skills needed to excel in your industry!
Considering a career pivot? The Pathway will give you the skillset, support, and network to navigate the uncertainty that lies ahead and land a rewarding career in a new field.
The Pathway Is Worth It
The Pathway is a scalable version of The Afara Initiative’s Bridge Fellowship – our leadership development program that’s empowered over 200 Nigerian graduates since 2014. These are their stories:
I have always wanted to do something truly impactful with my life, but I did not know how and where to start. My experience in The Bridge Fellowship helped me question my mental models, increased my self-confidence, and stirred me up to do more as well as giving me access to a network of highly driven young people like me.
Daniel Osineye
Co-Founder, Evolve Credit, Mastercard Foundation Scholar.My experience in The Bridge Fellowship has challenged me to always strive to be and do better, and has led me to take up leadership roles I could’ve never imagined. TBP will leave you feeling like you can change the world. The truth is, you really can.
Nkechi Okochi
Sustainable Finance Analyst, Bank of AmericaThe Pathway Accelerates Your
Career Trajectory
The Pathway is unlike any other educational experience because it’s
Admissions + Tuition
The Afara Initiative and Afe Babalola University are partnering to offer The Pathway to Afe Babalola students in February 2023. Applications open on November 18th. Total tuition for The Pathway will be 175,000 NGN. Term 1 tuition will be 70,000 NGN and must be paid by February 8th, 2023. Term 2 tuition will be 105,000 NGN and must be paid on August 8th, 2023
At the close of this program, you’ll have:
- An individualized, mentor-approved career goal and plan to achieve this.
- A strong professional network that enables connection to career opportunities and global peers
- A variety of critical thinking and problem-solving tools used by top global companies.
- Mentor-approved cover letters, resumes, and interview strategies
- A portfolio of work that demonstrates proficiency in your area of interest.
Term 1
Applications for the 15-week Term 1 of The Pathway program will open on November 18th 2022 and will close on January 9th, 2023. Successful applicants will be notified on January 27th, 2023. The course will kick off on February 11th, 2023. Intake will be capped at 120 students.
Term 2
Successful completion of Term 1 is a prerequisite for Term 2. Applications for Term 2 of the Pathway Program will open on May 19th 2023 and will close on July 15, 2023. Successful applicants will be notified on August 1st, 2023. The course will kick off on August 15, 2023.