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African Employability Summit Awards 2026
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The African Employability Summit Awards serve as the pinnacle recognition scheme embedded within the AES2026 event. The awards celebrate and spotlight visionaries, forward-thinking employers, TVET institutions, tech innovators, development partners, youth programs, influencers, and youth, among others who are actively building practical pathways into the modern workforce, and championing meaningful change. From honoring corporate entities that champion youth job placements to recognizing social enterprises driving agile skills development, the AES Awards benchmark excellence in human capital development across Africa.
Mission: Honoring inclusive initiatives that make hidden talent visible.
Mission: Honoring inclusive initiatives that make hidden talent visible.
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Excellence in TVET Innovation
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Most Employability-Focused University
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Best Skills Development Initiative of the Year
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Curriculum & Work-Readiness Innovation
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Youth Employer of Choice
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Outstanding Graduate Internship/Apprenticeship Program
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SME Job Creator Award
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Inclusive Hiring Champion
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Youth Leader/Champion (Male)
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Youth Leader/Champion (Female)
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Excellence in Digital Skills & Tech Training
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Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Job Creator (Male)
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Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Job Creator (Female)
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Public Sector Leadership in Youth Employment
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Youth Employability Partner of the Year
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Development Partner of the Year
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