- Empowering Futures Through Opportunity
- Empowering Futures Through Opportunity
Empowering Youth Through Skills
SkillED Academies is a transformative initiative powered by The Digital School, one of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, and led in collaboration with Capital H and CERT.
It is designed to equip 5 million youth with the skills they need to build resilient, self-sufficient futures.
SkillED targets underserved communities where youth face high unemployment, limited access to education, and an urgent need for practical, job-aligned training.
The initiative offers accessible, scalable programs across eight high-demand sectors—agriculture, sanitation, security, hospitality, retail, warehousing, maintenance, and digital technology. Through a combination of vocational training, digital literacy, soft skills, and career preparation, SkillED enables participants to secure entry-level employment, launch entrepreneurial ventures, or continue their learning journey.
Mission
To unlock opportunity through skill-based education — empowering youth to build self-reliant, resilient, and thriving futures
Vision
To bridge the gap between education and employment by delivering accessible, industry-aligned training that creates real pathways to meaningful careers and entrepreneurship.
What Drives SkillED Academies
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The Challenge That Inspired Change
- Many schools lack access to libraries
- A large percentage of early-grade students struggle with reading proficiency
- Persistent teacher shortages in underserved communities
- Limited digital infrastructure affects access to quality education
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Our Driving Vision
- Provide digital and vocational training
- Equip students with industry-aligned skills
- Upskill teachers using hybrid education
- Enable career pathways & self-employment
- Collaborate across sectors
- To align with the UN SDGs
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Global Goals, Local Action (SDG Alignment)
- No Poverty
- Quality Education
- Decent work & Economic Growth
- Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
- Reduced inequalities
- Partnerships for the Goals
