Students in Africa: Scholarship & Funding to Study Abroad
June 1st, 12:00 EST | 16:00 PM GMT | 19:00 Nairobi & Egypt Time
Are you an African undergraduate or graduate student or looking for financing opportunities to study abroad? Join us to explore diverse opportunities to make your dreams abroad come true!
During this session, we will cover…
✅ Financing opportunities (loans, funds, scholarships, among others!)
✅ Process to get funding from 8B Education Investments
✅ Tips to get the scholarship/fund of your dreams!
🚨 There will be time for live Q&A at the end of the session.
About Elijah Koome:
Elijah Koome is the community manager at 8B Education Investments, a social impact firm that provides financing options for African students planning to study abroad in the United States. Elijah is an admissions and scholarships expert focusing. He has supported dozens of students to gain admission in leading universities around the world.
June 1st Registration Information
Workshop: How to Choose Your Career Path
June 6th, 11:00AM EST | 15:00 GMT | 18:00 Egypt Time
About the workshop:
Feeling overwhelmed by choosing a career path?
Join our interactive workshop to gain practical insights and guidance on how to navigate this important decision. Discover strategies and considerations to help you make an informed choice and set yourself on a fulfilling career path.
In this workshop, we will cover:
✅ Self-Exploration: Identify career directions that align with your strengths, interests, and values.
✅ Researching Options: Learn effective methods to research industries, job roles, and growth opportunities.
✅ Decision-Making Frameworks: Evaluate options, assess fit, and make confident career choices.
Don’t leave your career path to chance—join us for this empowering workshop and take charge of your professional future!
About the Speaker
Iyad Uakoub has 12+ years of global experience in building award-winning career centers, advising startups, empowering organizations with workforce learning & engagement strategies and leveraging data and technology to democratize career opportunities.
June 6th Registration Information
Entrepreneurship: Tech & Cybersecurity for Social Good
June 7th, 12:00 Mexico City Time | 14:00 EST | 21:00 Egypt Time
How Can Cybersecurity Be a Source For Social Good?
Are you interested in breaking into AI, cybersecurity, or tech sectors but don’t think you have the right background? Come join us to hear about the journey of a tech and social entrepreneur with a philosophy background, who is changing how we use AI and technology to solve social issues!
✅ What is the relationship between AI and data science?
✅ What is the relationship between cybersecurity and AI?
✅ How can AI and technology be a source of social good/impact?
✅ How does a career in cybersecurity looks like?
🚨 There will be time for live Q&A at the end of the session.
About Victoria Martín del Campo:
Victoria Martín del Campo is a Mexican technology entrepreneur and AI ethics researcher. She has a degree in Philosophy and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Data Science at the Universidad Panamericana. Victoria’s professional experience includes co-founding Chimali, a Spanish-language cybersecurity software that uses NLP and Image Recognition to protect the privacy and well-being of children in Latin America. She worked in the Federal Judiciary, where he co-wrote policy, designed ethics impact assessments, and led interdisciplinary Brain Hives. Victoria specializes in public policy focused on technology for social good and the philosophy of technology, with research interests ranging from the epistemology of machine learning to fair AI and data processing of children and indigenous peoples. She has published various articles, reports, and policies related to AI ethics, and has given talks on related topics.
June 7th Registration Information
Digital Transformation: Building a Tech Company
Jun 8th, 18:00 Nairobi & Egypt Time | 11:00 EST | 15:00 GMT
Building a Digital Solutions Company from Scratch:
Are you interested in learning about ways to use and even create digital solutions for your daily work, student life, or even the company you’re at? Digital solutions are all about using technology to solve problems!
Whether you are a business, tech, computer, or data science major, or any other, learning to use digital solutions in your sector is a MUST!
✅ What are some types of digital solutions?
✅ What are some digital solutions tools I can use?
✅ Tips and lessons from creating a digital solutions company
🚨 There will be time for live Q&A at the end of the session.
About June Syowia:
June Syowia is an innovator, impact entrepreneur and technology enthusiast. She is currently the CEO of Beiless Group, a company that provides digital solutions for businesses in the African region. In the last 7 years, June and her team have delivered hundreds of impeccable services for entities ranging from SMEs to multinationals. She is an experienced leader with a decade of demonstrated history working in running businesses and organizations that solve problems in her community and beyond. She is an economics graduate and firmly believes that the future of Africa’s growth is highly pegged on evolutionary ideas that disrupt people’s minds
She’s been selected as a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree and Forbes most promising entrepreneurs n Africa 2018. She has also received global recognition including CEO Global regional and country SME winner 2018 and the Global Student Entrepreneur Award in 2017. June has been named one of the brightest young minds in Africa by BYM. She has also previously co-founded a social enterprise that led to her being named as a Top 40 Under 40 woman by Business Daily Africa in 2015 and one of the most influential youths in Kenya
June 8th Registration Information
Workshop: Turn Your 3-Page CV into a 1-Page Resume
June 13th, 11:00AM EST | 15:00 GMT | 18:00 Egypt Time
About the workshop:
Ready for a career change that ignites your passion and opens new doors?
Join this workshop and discover how to revamp your CV to make a lasting impression and land your dream job in a different field.
What will be covered in the workshop?
✅ Learn the art of crafting a standout CV that showcases your transferable skills and attracts employers in your target industry.
✅ Navigate the challenges of transitioning careers
✅ Position yourself as a strong candidate, even without direct experience.
Join our interactive workshop and actively engage in discussions and receive personalized guidance to customize your career journey.
About the Speaker
Iyad Uakoub has 12+ years of global experience in building award-winning career centers, advising startups, empowering organizations with workforce learning & engagement strategies and leveraging data and technology to democratize career opportunities.
June 13th Registration Information
Creating a Better Workplace: For Early Career Employees
June 15th, 11:00AM EST | 15:00 GMT | 18:00 Egypt Time
About the webinar:
Creating a healthy and inclusive workplace environment for new employees can be a challenge, especially when those employees are recent graduates, or are working from remote locations rather than in a main office. This session will cover strategies for early career employees, and how to foster the best experience for reduced churn and increased productivity.
This session, will cover:
• Best practices for creating better workplace experiences for early career employees
• Different needs of new employees in general, and of early stage talent
• Common tactics required to support early career employees working in remote environments
About Andrew Wainstein:
Andrew introduced the concept of fantasy football to the UK, and is the man responsible for its growth into the mainstream and its place in the fabric of football. Steering the business for three decades through seismic changes in media and technology, he developed teams that created successful products for partners such as the BBC, the Telegraph, Sky Sports, Barclays and Vodafone.
Andrew is now working as a coach, where he helps clients develop careers and businesses that align with their core qualities and values. He is also developing a new venture called Campfire, which is about bringing people together for conversations that get to what’s important in our work and lives as a whole.
About Iyad Uakoub
Iyad Uakoub is a leadership coach, behavioral scientist, and startup advisor. He heads behavioral science research at Sounding Board, a VC-backed leader development platform that serves enterprise clients.
Iyad led Learning & Development, Talent, and People Operations programs at three multibillion dollar tech startups in Silicon Valley. He served as a career educator, faculty fellow, and lecturer at Stanford, Purdue, Localized, California State, and the United Nations where he designed nationally recognized coaching and data insight interventions.
He’s also the Founder and CEO of Sparathon, the first behavior design-based learning & coaching consultancy for leaders, founders, and early-stage startups. He sits on the board of advisors of HR.com, Harvard Business Review, and the Digital Coaching Committee at the International Coaching Federation.
June 15th Registration Information
Workshop: How to Research a Company Before an Interview
June 20th, 11:00AM EST | 15:00 GMT | 18:00 Egypt Time
About the workshop:
Are you prepared to nail your next job interview by demonstrating your knowledge and interest in the company?
Join this workshop to learn how to gather essential information and tailor your responses to showcase your understanding and alignment with the company’s goals and values.
In this workshop, we will cover:
✅ Identifying reliable sources and channels for gathering company information.
✅ Analyzing the company’s mission, values, and culture to align your responses effectively.
✅ Leveraging your research to ask thoughtful questions and engage in meaningful conversations during the interview.
This is an interactive session where you can practice researching a company and receive personalized feedback from experts.
Walk away with the skills to impress interviewers, demonstrate your enthusiasm, and increase your chances of landing the job.
About the Speaker
Iyad Uakoub has 12+ years of global experience in building award-winning career centers, advising startups, empowering organizations with workforce learning & engagement strategies and leveraging data and technology to democratize career opportunities.
June 20th Registration Information
Localized Virtual Career Fair: Summer 2023
June 21, 4:00AM EST | 8:00AM GMT | 11:00AM Egypt Time
About the Event
We’re bringing employers, industry experts, and career coaches together on Localized to help you launch your career in tech and business. This is your opportunity to interact with employers seeking to recruit exceptional and diverse talent in meaningful roles across different industries and geographies.
Sign up for the career fair to:
✅ Learn about open positions in your country and meet with recruiters looking for talent like you
✅ Explore different industries through expert sessions about sectors like AI, FinTech, Robotics and more
✅ Attend Career Development Workshops to improve your CV/Resume and Cover Letter writing skills
✅ Apply for open positions
June 21st Registration Information
Office Hours: Career Guidance with Career & HR Coach-in-Residence
June 27th, 11:00AM EST | 15:00 GMT | 18:00 Egypt Time
About the workshop:
OFFICER HOURS ARE BACK! Our popular interactive session where you can receive expert guidance and support.
Whether you have burning questions or simply want to listen to others’ inquiries, this session is for you!
If you have any queries regarding your job search or upcoming discussions with recruiters, this is the perfect opportunity to get the answers you need.
✅ Need specific advice on your CV, Cover Letter, or digital profile?
✅ Preparing for an upcoming interview and seeking assistance?
✅ Struggling with follow-up strategies after an employer interaction?
Don’t miss out on this valuable chance to engage in a small group setting and have all your questions addressed.
About the Coach
Iyad Uakoub has 12+ years of global experience in building award-winning career centers, advising startups, empowering organizations with workforce learning & engagement strategies and leveraging data and technology to democratize career opportunities.