The UoN Office of Career Services in partnership with eMobilis and Google hosted the Google Digital Marketing Skills Program training at the UoN main campus tower on 15 July 2019. The training aimed at imparting youth and job seekers with digital skills in preparation for the job market.

Google Digital Skills for Africa are designed to help improve employability and business growth. The training is offered in-person and online in English, French and Portuguese with highly tailored content for job seekers and Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs).

Students were taught on a few topics including an Introduction to the internet, Search Engine Optimization, safe surfing, opportunities in digital careers and how to be safe online.

Students were also enlightened on the digital space career opportunities which include Customer Acquisition & Retension, SEO Manager, SEM Manager, E-Commerce Manager Social Network Manager, Graphics & Media Developer, Online Content Writer and Data Analyst among many others

The eMobilis team also shared a few tips on what companies look for when hiring such as Knowledge (skills), Experience, Tools and Attitude (Adaptable, Attitude, Optimistic).

The UoN Office of Career Services is grateful to Google and eMobilis for this training and will plan more future training to equip students with digital marketing skills.