Digital education courses, diplomas, and career development for the skills of tomorrow.
GIZ, Thales Foundation, Polaris Association OC, Unreasonable Group
Students across the globe are faced with an alarming lack of access to education. Empoverished and low-connectivity areas greatly limit the possibility for individuals to educate themselves or have access to resources to improve skills. This also leads to a lack of employment in many regions as most individuals do not have the resources or means to find meaningful and gainful employment.
OpenClassrooms prioritises fostering accessible education for everyone - at all levels, from funding options to progressive pedagogy and personalized mentorship. 100% online education is a way to abolish the barrier to education. They provide free online courses to every student to ensure their mission: to make education accessible. OpenClassrooms also focuses on employability. They develop training programs with one focus in mind: allowing people to progress in their careers - at all levels, from focus to most in-demand competencies to personalised career coaching for each and every student.
OC creates partnerships with local associations and/or public actors to hybridise its educational model. They combine online and offline solutions to create an innovative educational experience and increase connectivity.
Currently seeking to increase activity in Western Africa. Also underway is a program in Senegal to train 20 young Senegalese for digital jobs. In partnership with the Thales Foundation and the Polaris Association OC launched a program to train 50 young women in Senegal. In 2023, this program will be extended to the Ivory Coast and South Africa. In 2022-23, OC, in partnership with the GIZ, will train 45 young women in Senegal, Benin and Ivory Coast.
