Welcome To CareerLife Foundation

….empowering African youths and professionals through mentorship, training, and career development…..

About CareerLife Foundation

Motivation For CareerLife Foundation

The Founder, Yewande Jinadu is a Chemical Engineering Graduate who struggled with interviews. She was a typical graduate who went through sad and frustrating moments with her job search. Unemployment is a big issue that most graduates struggle with but feel they don’t have a chance because they are not connected to a “BIG UNCLE” in high places.

That motivated Yewande to explore human resources as a career path. Having been at both sides of the table and seeing the genuine struggle of young graduates, she decided to do something about it.

She decided to be the partner and mentor that jobseekers and young professionals need to help them achieve their career objective and get them closer to their dream job.

- The Founder, Yewande Jinadu

Who We Are?

CareerLife Foundation is a registered non-profit organization aimed at helping young graduates and professionals achieve measurable career growth. We do that by bridging the knowledge gap of unemployed job-seekers and young professionals. With over 5,000 beneficiaries and over 200 Volunteers, we focus on equipping young Africans (especially Nigerians) with the skills they need for meaningful employment, enabling them to transition smoothly from lower to higher-productivity roles. Our programs empower them to overcome economic barriers and build resilient careers.

MISSION

To empower young professionals and women all over Africa in achieving measurable career growth, contributing to the nation’s economic development through Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.

VISION

By 2033, we aim to train and impact 10,000 Nigerians, assisting them in securing employment and advancing their careers. We aspire to be a globally recognized NGO for career mentoring and coaching.

OUR STORY

Founded in April 2018 by Yewande Jinadu, a Chemical Engineering graduate, now an HR Leader and ICF Credentialed Coach who faced challenges in her job search for over a year, CareerLife Foundation was established to bridge the gap for young professionals.

OUR PROGRAMMES

Employability Fitness Program (EFP)

An annual event launched in July 2019 designed to help young graduates and professionals overcome interview anxiety through live coaching sessions with industry leaders. Participants engage in networking opportunities and receive ongoing support through a three-month post-coaching session, which includes additional training and employer connections.

Impact: To date, we have conducted six EFP events in Lagos and PortHarcourt, engaging over 800 participants and 120 volunteers, with more than 200 individuals securing positions in top companies.

Career Moms Mentorship Program

A three-month virtual program launched in March 2022 tailored to support mothers re-entering the workforce or advancing their businesses. The program offers mentorship, accountability, and resources to help mothers navigate their career paths effectively. We have supported over 400 mothers with at least 70% of them reporting confidence in restarting their career and launching their business.

Community Monthly Mentoring Sessions

We have an online Community on WhatsApp, Substack and Telegram with over 4000+ members where we teach and mentor community members on a monthly basis. These sessions address critical topics related to job acquisition and career progression. We invite industry leaders to share insights, answer pressing questions, and provide complimentary services to participants.

Get Involved Page

Volunteer Opportunities

Register to be a mentor/speaker at any of our community sessions and make a tangible impact on young professionals’ careers. Volunteer to be a coordinator or community assistant for any of our specialist community which include: -Tech/Products -Supply Chain -Finance -HR/Admin -Sales & Marketing

Partnerships

We invite corporations and organizations to collaborate and partner with us to foster a skilled workforce and drive economic growth. Partnerships can be through free services or discounts for our events or any mutually beneficial relationship.