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Arinze Ilechukwu is a 20 years old Sales Representative, currently working with Hans and Rene. A young promising lad with potentials. II. Before WAVE How many jobs have you previously done before joining WAVE? What kind of job? I have been on 2 jobs before WAVE. The jobs were Sales Representative and Office Assistant. How much did you earn from these jobs? Was it enough to support you and your family? If not, how did you and your family get by? I earned N10,000 on the first job, N15,000 as a sales representative. No, it was not enough. Sometimes, I had to trek to work for a full month so that I won't have to spend from my salarie s. What is your dream job? I would like to become a Pilot. Did you try to look for a job? If yes, what made the job search difficult? Yes I did.  Before WAVE, I tried looking for good paying jobs, but it was very difficult because I never knew that there were some skills an employer always looked for. In your opinion, what were the factors that made it h...

Omolola got to know about WAVE through a sensitization programme that was held at Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government. Before WAVE, she was a budding entrepreneur who was optimistic about making a big break. She decided to join WAVE after her interview. She learned how to be convincing to potential employers/clients within seconds so she was intrigued by this. She trained at the academy situated at Yaba.  She admits that the WAVE training wasn't all rosy for her because of the various challenges that the training provided. She harbored self-doubt at first but was determined to complete the training.  The skills that she paid close attention to were Time Management, Communication Skills, and multi-tasking. After the training, she job shadowed at cakes and creams. It was an eye-opener because she put everything she had learned to use. She learned how to make cakes and pastries within a short period. Omolola works at Elite Box office. She has been at her job for 2 years. She ...

Opeyemi is an epitome of a philosophy that we believe in-Start small. Learn fast. Grow big. From being an intern at Nestle Nigeria Plc. to becoming a supply chain/project manager at a restaurant, and now, an International market trainee at a logistics firm- a job that matches his desire. Before gaining these work experiences, Opeyemi had just completed his youth service and was still 'trying to figure out what direction to go with respect to job search and career path'. He enrolled at WAVE after an advice from his best friend who had just finished the program and secured a job.'It was the option I had than staying at home to wait for a call for an interview after sending series of applications. No one was willing to hire without experience.' He stated. His expectations before enrolling at WAVE did not change-which was to get a job but more importantly, Opeyemi was concerned with what it takes to stay on the job. This and many more he learned during the program includ...

Adetutu used to work as a marketer in a drug company. In between, she was also attending dance classes on days she did not have to go out to make sales.‘. She got tired of the job because it became difficult to sell the drugs as the prices rapidly increase. Tutu tried to look for a job ‘but since my OND result was not out yet, it was quite difficult, so I continued with my dance classes, and later got involved in fashion designing, all I did before WAVE,” she said. Tutu got to know about WAVE from her Aunt, who heard from the local community chairman. Coincidentally, her Aunt was also seeking a job and both applied to WAVE but she was screened out owing to age restriction (Aunt was 36). Tutu applied to the centre in Ketu and was admitted into the programme. She was sceptical at the beginning (assuming WAVE was a job agency) but was curious to see it through. “I like to see things to the end. I am a very inquisitive person”. She did not have any expectations but was “hopeful that WAVE ...

Meet Dorian Asser, a WAVE alumnus of Batch 2.6. Dorian shares his WAVE experience and success story!     I.          Before WAVE ·           How many jobs have you previously done before joining WAVE? What kind of job? I have been on five different jobs before WAVE. Two times as sale representative at CEA Travel Agent and DHL Courier Express Agent respectively. I worked as a team leader sales at Coca Cola Company, and also a supervisor at Guinness. I worked as front desk officer at Adega Express & Forno Italiano Fast food. ·           What is your dream job? I always dream to be a Consultant. I keep the rest for myself. ·           Did you try to look for a job? If yes, what made the job search difficult? Yes, I tried seeking one. When I came newly in Nigeria and was sort of new in every area, I ...

Our alumni party has come and gone with a lot to remember!  Everyone seemed to have a good time catching up and meeting one another in a more relaxed environment, an opportunity to network across different batches for over 100 alumni in attendance. While there was music performance from  Emily (Austin of Batch 12) ,  Ayodeji ,  Daniel  and  Ibrahim  presented their spoken-word performances and  Happiness  delivered an acapella version of Simi’s  Joromi.   It was an amazing time seeing alumni express their gifted talents which made the event more lively and engaging. Also,  Alumni had the opportunity to buy clothes, shoes, bags and jewelries during the yard sales.  During the party, we launched the  WAVE Entrepreneurship Challenge (WEC)  -- a competition set aside to encourage alumni who have existing businesses but need little financial support to boost the business. We hope to encourage more entrepreneurs w...