Jobberman trains over 1000 Adamawa youth on entrepreneurship, career dev
By Austin Ajayi.
In a bold effort to provide direction and practical support for youth employment and entrepreneurship, Jobberman Nigeria, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation has trained over one thousand Youths in Adamawa state.
The program which is for the Young Nigeria Works Programme hosted the Adamawa Career Clinic on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, at Bridgewood Hotels and Apartments, Jimeta, Yola.
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The program, tagged “Your Career Compass: Gain Clarity in Work and Business,” drew over 1000 young people, with a 80 precent turnout of women between the ages of 18 and 35 working or aspiring to work in agriculture, hospitality other informal businesses.
One of the participant, Maryam Adamu said in an interview, “before today, I felt stuck ,” I wasn’t sure if I should keep applying for jobs or start my own small business but now, I have direction.” – Maryam Adamu, 27, an aspiring entrepreneur said.
Earlier, the country director of Jobberman Nigeria, Mr. Olamide Adeyeye said “the Career Clinic served as a platform for young job seekers and entrepreneurs, particularly those with 0 to 5 years of experience, to gain critical insights, develop their professional capacity, and receive personalised guidance.
He reaffirmed the organisation’s focus on local impact. “What we’re doing here in Adamawa is part of a larger commitment to equip young Nigerians with what they need to succeed, right where they are,” .
“Through our partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, we are reshaping how young people access opportunity – in jobs, in business, and in mindset.”
“From practical CV writing and interview preparation to entrepreneurial thinking and business model development, participants were equipped with tools to make informed career and business decisions” he said.
In her keynote address, Mrs.Juliana Omale, Lead Consultant at Innovate Highfliers Consulting Ltd., challenged attendees to think beyond survival and focus on growth. “Clarity means more than knowing what you want.
It is about positioning yourself where opportunity lives, whether that’s in your skills, your business idea, or how you show up to the world,” she said.
“Through our partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, we are reshaping how young people access opportunity – in jobs, in business, and in mindset.”
The Clinic featured two breakout sessions running concurrently: one on Interview Etiquette and CV Reviews, which gave participants insight into building standout resumes, mastering interviews, and leveraging digital tools for job searches; and the second on Entrepreneurship Development, which focused on turning ideas into viable ventures within Adamawa’s local economy, particularly in agriculture, crafts, and hospitality.
In addition to the breakout sessions, attendees benefited from one-on-one career counselling and CV reviews facilitated by Jobberman Youth Engagement facilitators, HR experts, and experienced entrepreneurs.
These personalised sessions gave participants the opportunity to receive honest feedback, identify gaps, and walk away with a clearer understanding of how to move forward professionally.
Other participant including Fatima Musa, 22, a recent graduate who joined the entrepreneurship track, shared her reflection:
“This is the first time I’ve spoken to someone who listened to my business idea and helped me think through how to make it work in my community.
“It feels like I’ve been given permission to try.”
Miss Asete Divine Ajayi, one of participant commended the Jobberman Nigeria for this noble initiative, stressing that programs like will definitely help in boasting our economy.
” As a young secondary school leader, I need orientation to put and keep me on the right part of life even as I look forward to pursuing my dreams”.
The Adamawa Career Clinic is part of Jobberman’s ongoing efforts to foster inclusive employment and entrepreneurial pathways.
