Towards providing alternative pathways to success for over 120 participating students, PoshClick Foundation, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of young people in underserved communities recently organised a comprehensive five-day empowerment programme for secondary school students in Lagos, titled, ‘Youth Empowerment Through Life & Vocational Skills.’
With the theme ‘Skill Up, Stand Out’, the initiative, which was specifically designed for senior secondary students to bridge the gap for those who may not have immediate access to higher education, combined intensive technical skills training with personal development sessions.
Rather than replacing formal education, the initiative provided an alternative pathway that equips participants with income-generating skills they can leverage to support themselves and fund their future university education or build sustainable careers and businesses.
The five-day initiative featured motivational sessions from industry experts, including CEO of The Chris Omoijiade Company, Chris Omoijiade; Founder of TM Grammar, Tolagbe Martins; Sisi Visage, and Creative Director of Insigna Media, Kola Oshalusi.
Students engaged in character building, self-leadership, communication, and etiquette training that sparked meaningful discussions about their potential beyond conventional educational pathways.
The programme’s core strength lay in its hands-on vocational training conducted at the Skooqs Technology and Creative Centre in Ogba, Lagos State.
Creative Director/Founder of Poshclick Portraiture and PoshClick Foundation, Jokotade Shonowo, said: “We believe that skills are the new currency and that talent is equally distributed, but opportunities are not. PoshClick Foundation bridges this gap by delivering comprehensive programmes that combine technical skills training with personal development. Every student deserves a shot at success, not just through formal education, but through hands-on learning and real-world mentorship.”
The transformative power of the programme also resonated deeply with participants. Head Girl of Babs Fafunwa Grammar School, Ajayi Gift, said: “We are better because of PoshClick. We thank the Foundation for giving us opportunity to skill up and stand out.”
