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Changing careers is never easy -- but with this advice from Michelle Carrizosa, job-seekers can more effectively pivot to a new field. This Women's History Month, we're celebrating Michelle and all of our incredible program managers helping learners switch careers and shaping the future of work, today and every day. 🙌

Olha Volkova and the INCO Academy for Ukraine team are redefining resilience. In a world that often rewards the loudest voices, they’ve built a workflow where introverted Project Managers can thrive — proving that strength comes in many forms. 💪 This Women’s History Month, we celebrate Olha and her team for their leadership, their unwavering dedication, and their ability to create real opportunities in uncertain times. Hear from Olha herself on how the team makes their workflow work for them:

🎉 Congratulations to Jenny Romano, Co-Founder and CEO of The Newsroom, for winning the Women in AI for Media award from She Shapes AI and The Harnisch Foundation! Jenny is an alumna of Social Tides' #GrowAI program, and we're so proud of the impact that she and The Newsroom have had on journalism. 🌟 The market for impact AI is growing, and access to accurate information is more important than ever. As The Newsroom builds technology to help journalists make complicated subjects accessible and transparent, Jenny's work is more important than ever. Congratulations once again, Jenny. We can't wait to watch you continue to grow your technology and your impact! 🚀

Earlier this week, alumni from INCO Academy’s Opportunities 2024 program met in London with J.P. Morgan for a day of cybersecurity, data analytics, and career development! 🚀 Volunteers from J.P. Morgan shared a short history of the company and its relationship to cybersecurity and innovation as well as their varied career paths and a Day in the Life of their roles. Employees also hosted sessions on professional development and industry tips, inspiring our alumni with powerful career insights. 💼 Our alumni enjoyed hands-on challenge sessions in both data analytics and cybersecurity. The cybersecurity breakout session focused on encryption, including using both a Caesar cipher and a Python function to encrypt words and sentences. Thank you to all who participated – we appreciate your engagement and enthusiasm! Thank you to J.P. Morgan for hosting our learners, and thank you to Sarah Moreau, Ayorinde Thompson John, Nitin Chandla, and Olu Sowunmi for your support of this event and our learners. Your assistance and backing is invaluable as we provide skilling opportunities in essential tech industries. And finally, thank you to Alexandra Baines, Zoe Crawford, and Julia Humphries for your dedication to our learners and for making this event possible. 🇬🇧 Are you based in the UK and interested in growing your tech skills? Register your interest in future cohorts of our Digital Certificates program and be the first to know when applications open: https://lnkd.in/ePwuKjct 👉 For learners in Northern Ireland, we’re currently recruiting for our Cybersecurity and Data Analytics programs. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in valuable tech skills training. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ePwuKjct 🌱 If green skills are more your track, check out our Green Pathways program, available to learners in the US and UK. Our next cohort begins in April – and if you register your interest now, you’ll be notified as soon as applications go live: https://lnkd.in/eNRHn3zw #JPMorgan #Cybersecurity #DigitalSkills #TechSkilling

Earlier this week, INCO Academy joined Infosys in #Düsseldorf to launch a program supporting job seekers in Germany and the Netherlands. Tech talent is in high demand, and our partnership brings critical digital skills training to learners through Infosys Springboard. Throughout the day, attendees engaged in workshops, speakers, and more, including: 💡 Deputy Mayor and Commissioner for Economic Development Christian Zaum spoke on the tech talent gap and the importance of upskilling. 💡 Infosys employees shared "A Day in the Life" insights, making tech careers feel more attainable. 💡 Infosys client Uniper inspired with a success story on overcoming career challenges. 💡 Workshops equipped attendees with job-ready skills, including sessions like Effective Communication, Interview Preparation, Collaboration in Tech Teams, and The Role of Feedback in Career Development. Thanks to our amazing team for coordinating the event: Arthur Hiller, Marcel Huber, Dorine Allan, and Pia Kluckner! A special thank you to Head of Infosys DE Andrea Hendrickx, Infosys Head of CSR for the UK and Europe Merinda Owusu, and all of the Infosys volunteers for hosting us and presenting to our learners. Ready to kickstart your tech journey? Explore the free learning resources today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eQuS29Sw #GetIntoTech #InfosysSpringboard #TechCareers #Upskilling #Düsseldorf

Last week, five entrepreneurs and recent OCIF Senegal alumni showcased their projects to a diverse panel of investors and attendees through a startup village and a round of three-minute pitches at INCO’s Investment Pitch Night. 🌟 Sikoti Mbaitjongueé (SOKOLATA, Exquisite Afromantic Basics) 🌟 cherif Diallo (pointelrh) 🌟 Mouhamadou Mor Beye (MULTISERVICES AGRICOLES / FAYEL) 🌟 Hamet SOW, PhD (Intersip Intl.) 🌟 Maela Cherif Ndiaye (Complexe Uzuri) Throughout the night, investors used fake OCIF-themed bills to “invest” in startups, awarding the startup with the most “investments” at the end of the event. 🤝 We’re thrilled that these entrepreneurs were able to build valuable connections during the pitch night, and we’re grateful to our audience for their engagement and support. Thank you to Rogier Hekking, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Senegal for attending and encouraging these entrepreneurs, and thank you to all of our investors for your presence, participation, and contribution to these entrepreneurs! A special acknowledgement for our partners at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Senegal: Rachel van der Pol, Kars Gerrits, Elise Antoine, and Benthe Beijens. During the event, INCO also announced the OCIF Award, a brand-new and one-time initiative recognizing the dedication and commitment of two OCIF alumni from the first two cohorts: AMADOU DIENG (Buur Logistics) and Mariam ALHAMDOU (Vet Info Group)! Thank you to Orange Corners, Orange Corners Senegal, the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Senegal, and Netherlands Enterprise Agency for supporting the organization of the pitch night! Julia Aïssani, Aminata Faye, Mariem Zraier, kahri ihab, Claire Nakkachi #investment #startupfunding #supportingstartupgrowth #orangecorners #innovationfund #senegal #westafrica #startups

Rebondir après un échec, c’est aussi réussir. Un mantra partagé par Guilhem Pradalié, vice-Président France d’INCO. Cela fait plus de 10 ans que nous portons une conviction commune : l’#entrepreneuriat à impact est un formidable vecteur d’émancipation et de développement d’une économie plus durable et inclusive. Et bonne nouvelle, INCO, avec le soutien de Bpifrance et d'Act For Impact by BNP Paribas, recrute actuellement sa prochaine promotion d'entrepreneurs à impact en Ile-de-France. Informations et candidatures en commentaire du post !

🚨 Plus que 3 jours pour postuler 12 mois d'accompagnement gratuit pour changer d'échelle ! Pour les entrepreneurs AURA qui veulent structurer leur croissance et accélérer leur développement, le programme INCOPLEX AURA - Croissance TPE offre : ✔️ Un accompagnement individuel par l’équipe INCO ✔️ Des ateliers collectifs ciblés avec des expert·es (commercial, growth marketing, management, industrialisation…) ✔️ Un appui à la levée de fonds avec INCO Ventures et nos partenaires ✔️ Un soutien pour structurer et maximiser votre impact ✔️ Un accès au réseau INCO Entrepreneurs Gratuitement et sans contrepartie. Les critères d’éligibilité : - Entreprise et associations basées en Auvergne Rhône-Alpes (micro-entreprises et indépendant·es non éligibles) - Créées depuis plus de 3 ans - CA supérieur à 100 000 € sur la dernière année fiscale 👉 Postulez ici : https://lnkd.in/gqAzgvyU Partagez à votre réseau !

[EN] Are you passionate about impact entrepreneurship and acceleration programs? Do you want to help reshape the impact economy in Africa and the Middle East? 🚀 INCO Entrepreneurs is hiring a Senior Program Manager based in Tunis, Tunisia to oversee the implementation and execution of our incubation programs in the Middle East and Africa. Don’t miss this opportunity to join the INCO team and become part of an internationally-recognized movement to shape the global economy and the future of work to be more inclusive, equitable, and environmentally sustainable. 🌟 👉 If you have 6-10 years of experience in project management and a desire to join a global movement toward a more sustainable and inclusive economy, we’d love to hear from you! Find more information and apply for the position at https://lnkd.in/evH_Bvf6. [FR] Vous êtes passionné par l'entrepreneuriat d'impact et les programmes d'accélération ? Vous voulez contribuer à développer l'économie à impact en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient ? 🚀 INCO Entrepreneurs recrute un Senior program manager basé à Tunis, en Tunisie, pour superviser la mise en œuvre et l'exécution de nos programmes d'incubation au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique. Ne manquez pas cette opportunité de rejoindre l'équipe INCO et de faire partie d'un mouvement global et reconnu pour transformer l'économie mondiale et l'avenir du travail afin qu'ils soient plus inclusifs et durables. 🌟 👉 Si vous avez 6 à 10 ans d'expérience en management de projets et programmes et que vous souhaitez rejoindre un acteur mondial œuvrant pour une économie plus durable et plus inclusive, nous aimerions beaucoup vous entendre ! Pour en savoir plus et postuler à l'emploi, consultez le site https://lnkd.in/evH_Bvf6.

Today in the European Union, 15% of young people are unemployed, while nearly two-thirds of small- and medium-sized businesses say that they can’t find the skilled workers they need. As an organization committed to providing skilling and training opportunities across Europe and beyond, we are proud to be members of the #PactForSkills, an initiative by the European Commission to develop Europe's workforce! 🇪🇺 The labor market in Europe and worldwide is undergoing both green and digital transformations, and accessible skilling programs are more important than ever to help close the skills gap in today’s workforce.