FAQs

Who is eligible?

To be eligible; you must be African, below the age of 30 and currently unemployed.

How do I benefit?

Upon selection, you get paired with your personal talent agent, called a Pathfinder. They will work to understand your skills, experience, and mindset to help you seek and seize your next opportunity for meaningful work. We provide you with the tools and job readiness training to help you improve your job search and be better ready for launching your career. And that's just the start of your next chapter.

How do I apply?

The application process is a challenging and enlightening digital experience to help you learn more about where you're going, and help us know how to help you get there.

What are my chances of being selected?

Your chances are as good as anyone else's. We typically select only the top 5% of talent on the continent. And they all have the same thing in common: they finish the application; they are driven; they are humble; they are growth-minded. Sound like you?

Am I guaranteed a job?

No. But you don't begin paying your subscription until you have one making $400 or more per month. That's why we select the best-fit, most work-ready young people.

What is my financial contribution?

You pay nothing upfront. Qualifying participants receive their personal talent agent, access to our network, and relevant opportunities in exchange for 5 years of membership in The Room.

When, and only when, you get a job earning more than $400/month, you begin paying your membership subscription of $50 per month for 5 years while we continue to support you on your journey to advance, grow, and earn more.

If you're employed but making less than $400/mo you'll pay a reduced subscription amount while you and your Pathfinder continue to chart your career journey.

If at any given time, you lose your job during the 5-year period, our agents will work with you to help you find another job. And if you're not working, your subscription pauses until you are again.

How do I contribute to the community?

You contribute to this growing community by creating value in your work and by creating value in the community through sharing advice with your peers, mentoring those who come after you, and supporting your fellow leaders.

Additionally, you succeed so that you can create opportunities for others. You do that through leadership. You also pave the way for the young leaders that follow you by maintaining good standing with your membership.

Why does this community matter?

Did you know that 75% of jobs are never advertised and 80% are filled by word of mouth? Communities of support and opportunity exchange matter. But it only works if we all contribute. If you're ready to be part of that network and solution, please apply and join us.

What if I don't qualify?

We can help you get the training and skills you need in our programmes at ALX. Learn more here.