Every Young Person Deserves a Chance
Our mission is to create a world where every young African has the chance to learn, earn, and lead.
Understand Our Vision & Mission
Our VISION is to provide innovative access to opportunities that will unlock the potential of the next generation, ultimately connecting them to the local & global digital economy.
Our MISSION is to create skills training & work readiness programs that will produce young leaders by unlocking healthy identity and empowering them with skills for the digital sphere.
Digital Disrupters
Industry-relevant Digital Marketing Skills to help you get the job and sought-after Soft Skills to help you keep the job. In todays dynamic, fast-paced business landscape, the need for well-rounded hires is on the rise.
At iHub we seek to equip youth with market relevant technical skills enabling them to start in entry-level positions or to embark on their own freelancing career, while developing critical skills that many people around the globe take for granted, including critical thinking, professional communication, leadership, problem-solving, collaboration, project & time management, and leadership.
OUR FOUNDERS
Behind every meaningful change is people bold enough to imagine it. Meet the visionary whose drive and dedication continue to shape our mission and inspire our community.
What started as a bold, ambitions vision has produced 2 hubs, 165 graduates and hundreds of lives impacted, with many more to come.
The Evolution of iHub Africa
How We’ve Grown, Adapted and Created Lasting Impact
From humble beginnings, iHub Africa was born in 2019 in Cape Town as an afterschool coding programme for grade 12.
High youth unemployment rates inspired a team to develop a solution that empowers, equips and bridges access to opportunity.
The goal was simple yet ambitious: to give young people from underserved communities access to digital skills that would connect them to a global economy.
It began with a small group of learners, and a commitment to helping them see new career possibilities. This was the first step in shaping what would grow into a larger programme focused on preparing youth for real opportunities in the digital economy.
Scaling to Meet the Need
In 2021, iHub Africa took a bold step forward, expanding beyond Cape Town and launching a new hub in Gauteng.
This wasn’t just about growth. It was about responding to the demand from young people across the country who were eager for a chance to learn, earn, and belong.
The Gauteng launch marked a new chapter reaching more students, building stronger networks, and laying the groundwork for a national footprint.
Scaling to Meet the Need
In 2021, iHub Africa took a bold step forward, expanding beyond Cape Town and launching a new hub in Gauteng.
This wasn’t just about growth. It was about responding to the demand from young people across the country who were eager for a chance to learn, earn, and belong.
The Gauteng launch marked a new chapter reaching more students, building stronger networks, and laying the groundwork for a national footprint.
A Clearer Focus, A Bigger Reach
33 youth completed the iHub Africa programme.
We refined the curriculum to focus more on what companies were actually looking for: hands-on experience, job readiness, and the ability to work in a team.
More structured support was introduced through alumni sessions, and partnerships that opened doors to placements and freelance work. It was a year of strengthening our approach and proving that the model could work at scale.
Real Impact, Real Results
35 students graduated from iHub Africa. By the end of the year, over 91% of them were placed in jobs, freelance roles, or further education.
More evidence yet that our model was working.
We leaned into employer partnerships, gave learners more exposure to real clients, and introduced advanced coaching to help them navigate the world of work.
Progress with Purpose
47 students graduated from iHub Africa. Our biggest cohort yet.
Each year, we’ve refined how we train, mentor, and support our youth and 2024 was no different. With a sharper curriculum, stronger alumni involvement, and more consistent support, we’re showing that impact isn’t about scale, it’s about doing it better, year after year.
The Movement Continues
3800 applications for 60 spots.
52 students are currently on the journey, each one a reminder of why we do the work. We’re listening more closely, refining what matters, and doing what we know works. And as we look ahead, plans are already underway to open a new hub in Cape Town in 2026 expanding our reach, while staying rooted in impact.
The Movement Continues
With 2026 on the horizon, we are exploring innovative ways to keep growing and impacting lives.
We plan to open a new hub in Cape Town in 2026 and add additional training streams such as web development to match the evolving landscape and incresing demand in digital skills.