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Alum case study- Godwin Udoh

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Godwin Udobassey (Batch 11) Employer- The Orchid Bistro Role-Waiter Godwin heard about WAVE from a friend who is an alumnus. At the time,he was working with the loss and prevention department under the auspices of a security outfit  as a casual staff. He applied to WAVE because he wanted to acquire more skills as well as get a steady job after learning about the multiple opportunities WAVE had to offer. Godwin was challenged with the process of discarding his old self and embracing the new path WAVE was about to offer him. It took a while for him to learn and unlearn but as time wore on,Godwin adapted and waded through the programme. He got a job three (3) weeks after graduation with The Orchid Bistro Restaurant as a waiter. ''Systems thinking has made me discover errors in my workplace before anyone else within my cadre-apart from my senior colleagues.'' This he said when asked the most important skill he learned at WAVE that he applies on the job. Godwin would like to...

Alum case study- Adetola Samuel

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Adetola Samuel (Batch 10) Employer- Hans and Rene Position-Sales Rep. Before WAVE, Tola worked as a labourer with a construction company. This job was on a contract basis and was not really forthcoming hence he applied to WAVE academies to secure a job after he heard through his cousin who received a flyer during town storming.  "Sitting for ten (10) hours was something I was not used to so it was the most challenging part of the programme for me. Also, the aspect of waking up early was another difficult part;leaving home as early as possible so I could get to the academy on time. I am happy I was able to get past it." when asked his most difficult part of the programme.  Tola secured a job as a sales rep at Hans and Rene two (2) weeks after the programme. "The most important skill  I learned at WAVE is time management. This has really helped me as  I have never been late to work."  Tola would like to be a computer programmer becaused in the next couple of years...

Alum case study- Eunice Kingsley

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Eunice Kingsley Batch 20 Role-Coffee Barrister Employer-Neo Cafe Eunice heard about WAVE from one of our admissions officers. Before then, she had just deferred her admission because of financial challenges and was job hunting so she applied to WAVE to get a job. One of the most challenging aspects of the programme for Eunice was "sitting in one position and listening for hours without having to do anything else e.g side talking/chatting or playing with my phone.'' Eunice secured a job as a coffe barrister with Neo Cafe where she did her job shadow. Some of the most important skills she learned at WAVE applied on the job include; persuasive and upselling-I have been able to talk to customers into buying drinks that they have not had before and they end up buying it." Eunice would love to own a shopping mall because she likes to "meet people's  needs and expectations. More to this, it's always been grandma's dream and I wish to fulfil it." Leaders...

Interview with Yaba CDC Chairman

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Add caption CDC   CHAIRMAN  (YABA) Mr. Samuel Adeboye Odunsi *How did you hear about WAVE?   I heard about WAVE through your colleague, Nicolas. He came to us with the idea of helping young people get jobs in our community. We didn’t believe him at first but now everyone is enjoying the benefits of WAVE *What are your responsibilities as a  CDC   chairman  Sir? As the  CDC   chairman , I coordinate all CDAs under the  CDC . I see to the activities and general welfare of the CDA members under the  CDC . Also ensure each CDA carries out their duties and also see to the cleanliness of all CDAs.  * What made you decide to partner with WAVE? The level of unemployment is increasing and WAVE came to tell us that they would reduce it in our LCDA so I decided to give them a chance. So far, they have helped a lot of youth get jobs who are now earning a living and this has gone a long way to alleviate the suffering of youth in the LCDA. They a...

CEO Hans'n'Rene gives WAVE a shoutout .yaaaay!!!

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Alum case study - Ayodele Elujoba

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Ayodele Elujoba Batch 20 Employer- The Consultants practice Role- Customer care representative How did you hear about WAVE? I saw the advert on facebook and I applied directly but was sceptical at first thinking it could be recruitment scammers. I did a search on ' Misan Rewane ' and was convinced after I saw her background and profile on LinkedIn so I decided to give it a try. I met with Samuel of Outreach team and he assisted me in applying. Tell us a bit of your experience at WAVE. My experience. It blew my mind. Having attended numerous self-development programmes, my thoughts were "I will while away time and in the end I am sure of a job at least" but it was massive. We learned how to think on our feet and the classes involved videos, print and one-on-one sessions with facilitators. I enjoyed every session because it helped me to ease off. Most memorable experience at WAVE The day of graduation when we met with On Air Personality of Inspiration Fm-Rufai Oseni, Co...

Alum case study- Temilola Ojo

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#Alumnicasestudies Temilola Ojo Batch 011 Employer- Le Reve Pieces Position- Retail Associate www.waveacademies.org Temilola heard about WAVE from a member of her church (C & S Movement Ayo Ni, Surulere), Mrs Funmi George. Before then she had just finished her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme and was idle. The most challenging part of the programme was working in a team but through the training she  learned to work in a team. Temilola secured a job immediately after her job shadow (a one-week period when trainees are sent to employer-partners to put into practice all that they learned during the training).Temilola currently works with Le Reve Pieces, a jewellery and accessory store. Customer service/relations and effective communication are two important skills she applies on the job because these have helped her to be more outspoken and attentive to customers’ needs, “and with it, I have good patronage and referral from other customers.” Temi’s long-term goal is t...