Whether you’re a junior developer trying to land your first international role, a mid-level product designer looking for your next big leap, or a community member helping others grow, the journey to career success in tech isn’t always linear.
It’s competitive. It evolves fast. And it’s easy to feel stuck or overwhelmed, especially when you're figuring it all out alone.
A recent report by the African Union and OECD revealed that 38% of young people across ten African countries say their education hasn’t been useful in finding jobs, highlighting a significant disconnect between educational outcomes and employment opportunities. That’s a clear signal: the gap between what you learn and how you grow your career is wide and real. This gap underscores the need for platforms that bridge the divide between education and the job market.
That’s why we built Propel: a platform designed for tech communities and talent to grow together, access global opportunities, and thrive with purpose.
Here’s how Propel works for you:
1. Discover and Apply for Global Job Openings via the Job Listings Hub:
Propel’s Global Job Board curates job opportunities from vetted global companies actively hiring African tech talent. From software development to product design, marketing to DevOps, there’s a steady flow of roles you can apply for directly.
Here’s what you will find:
- Fresh job listings, updated every week
- Roles across software engineering, product design, data, and more
- Direct application links and smart filters by skillset, experience level, and job type
- “Jobs of the Week” roundups on our socials
“I got my first global job opportunity on Propel. The entire job application process was supportive and extremely seamless– Temitayo Bakare, Infrastructure Engineer, Farfetch.
2. Discover High-Impact Opportunities Beyond 9–5
The Opportunities Hub is a curated list of scholarships, hackathons, gigs, fellowships, internships, and bootcamps that are perfect for career advancement. It's updated weekly, and all opportunities are filtered for relevance to African tech talent. No need to sort through hundreds of irrelevant listings. Just the right growth opportunities at the right time.
3. Upskill Through Propel Learning Paths and Masterclasses
It’s hard to grow if you don’t keep learning. Propel Learning helps you sharpen your skills with self-paced courses, expert-led masterclasses, and community-driven knowledge sharing. Whether you're brushing up on your soft skills or diving deep into advanced tech stacks, there's something for you here and it adds to your profile.
4. Access Smart Credit Financing for Career Essentials
Sometimes growth needs gear, a laptop, a course, or a co-working space. With our Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), you don’t need to put your goals on hold. Access the essential work tools and learning resources you need without paying everything upfront. Propel helps you so you can just spread the cost with flexible, low-interest repayments.
Here’s how it works:
- Apply for a device or cash loan directly on Propel
- Get pre-approved to buy devices (like laptops) at zero upfront cost
- Pay over time in flexible monthly installments
- Unlock extra perks, like learning bundles or community credits
It’s not just about loans; it’s about removing barriers that hold great talent back.
5. Join a Community That Works for You
At Propel, community isn't an add-on. It is at the core of everything we do. When you join Propel, you don’t just gain access to products, you tap into a continent-wide ecosystem of tech communities. These are communities you can collaborate with, learn from, grow alongside, and even contribute to. Whether you’re part of an existing group or starting your own, Propel tools help you organize events, access perks, and unlock rewards that support growth for everyone involved.
What communities get:
- An interactive dashboard to manage members and track growth.
- Access to Propel’s ecosystem-wide events and roundtables
- Feature spotlights, leaderboard recognition, and community rewards
- Training, sponsorships, and credits to host your initiatives
- An engaged platform that helps communities scale
- Sponsored events and access to global opportunities
Shoutout to Techyrity, Digitaley Drive, Data Immersed Community, and Ingressive for Good, our top-performing communities this month!
6. Get Discovered by Employers on the Talent Pool
Through our Talent Pool, recruiters and partner organizations discover skilled African professionals like you. When you engage with the platform — complete profile, apply to jobs, join challenges, grow your skills, your visibility improves.
Think LinkedIn, but built with African talent in mind.
Ready to Propel Your Growth?
We’re not just another platform; we’re your partner in growth. Whether you’re here to learn, apply, access resources, or connect with a tribe, you don’t have to do it alone. Join thousands of African tech professionals already using propel. community to access global jobs, upskill with ease, and build community with purpose.
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