Boeing and Digital Divide Data (DDD) have launched an aviation-focused employability program for Kenyan youth. This initiative serves as a stepping stone for their future careers in aviation.
Kuljit Ghata-Aura, president of Boeing Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia, noted, “The African aviation industry is booming. We forecast that Africa will need over 1,000 new aircraft and 69,000 aviation professionals to support that growth over the next 20 years. We must act now to prepare and inspire the future generation of aviation professionals in Africa. We are very proud to launch this impactful program with our partners, DDD, to empower African youth to kickstart fulfilling careers in our industry”.
The Employability in Aviation program in Kenya marks the first aviation-focused training program by DDD and Boeing and builds on their long-term partnership. Boeing’s collaboration with DDD spans 16 years, during which they have provided job skills training to 1,000 young people in Kenya.
Sopheap Im, chief people officer at Digital Divide Data, stated “I am excited about the launch of the Employability in Aviation program in Kenya. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to empowering the Kenyan youth by equipping them with the necessary skills and opportunities to succeed. We look forward to seeing this program's positive impact on the lives of these young people and the Kenyan aviation industry”.