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About Us

Rise Networks is a Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Powered Learning, Research and Work Readiness Center working to improve the skills set of people for industry fitness in the evolving digital world of work. We’re leveraging deep technologies and disruptive innovation to build progressive Careers and a first-rate National Workforce capable of aligning from the future of work and driving the digital transformation and economic growth for Companies, Communities and Countries.

Our Mission

We believe Innovation can solve some of the major social and economic problems of the world ranging from illiteracy, poverty, to youth unemployment. Our mission is therefore to improve the quality of the local human capital of Nigeria and Africa by empowering people and organizations to develop time tested local solutions across sectors using knowledge, data and deep technology tools.

Our Vision

To be the catalyst for the global competitiveness of our country and continent’s people, organizations and public institutions using data-driven informed decisions to drive socio-economic progress and digital transformation through world-class technology education and research

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to creating a high-spirited community of solution providers across Africa in all fields of study through technology education by deploying practical solutions to where they are needed and work for a future of possibilities. Given that 63 Million Jobs will be created by Artificial Intelligence and Robotics by the year 2025, according to the World Economic Forum, we remain steadfast in our commitment to upgrading the skills of young people in various industries in order to prepare them for the Jobs of the future, increase their competitiveness and help them launch and maintain progressive Careers as a first-rate National Workforce capable of driving Growth for Companies and Countries.

Our Methodology

We’re knowledge focused, research and development driven and we teach and create courses in technical skills relevant for the Future of Work. We conceptualize and deliver data driven project/product models for private and public sector organizations and institutions for the good and growth of society. We host Ideathons, Hackathons, Events and partner across Industries on result-oriented projects of mutual benefit that align with our core values and principles. We also serve as a Talent Pipeline that leverages emerging technologies and to improve the skills set of young professionals for industry fitness in this digital world of work.

We designed and built Ise the Job Bot, a smart edtech/eLearning driven chatbot as a Work Readiness/Career Coaching Chatbot and it is the first of its kind in Africa. It provides answers to an array of inquiries made from it by users on various aspects of Career Growth, Job Search and Work Readiness. The Chat Bot is integrated into our website and adopts Facebook Messenger as its platform to engage its users in conversations who are mainly undergraduates, Nigeria Youth Corpers, unemployed/underemployed Graduates and working professionals.

Ise leverages AI/Machine Learning methodologies of Natural Language Processing/Natural Language Understanding of Deep Learning and Algorithms from queries received and data fed to it by humans (users) to help them search for Jobs, inform them about new & open job opportunities and coaches them for interviews. It was developed under strict supervision and it’s adherent to international best practice. Its Beta testing Phase has proved that the bot can handle several complex conversations

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Meet Ise, The Job Bot

Ise, The Job Bot

Hey Guys! I’m Ise – The Job Bot. I’m here to help you get the job of your dreams. I can look for new jobs for you nationwide, and help you prepare for your interviews. I’ll inform you about new job offers and help you apply.

Oya, chat with me on Messenger, Google Talk or WhatsApp and let’s start

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LEARNING, RESEARCH AND WORK READINESS FOR THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE

The Rise Labs’ Specialized trainings are competence-specific, short-focused solution centered classes designed to deliver out of the box knowledge, tools and frameworks to raise the quality of work, value and service delivery of employees and executives to their Employers and to also bring them up to speed with emerging trends required to make them compliant with the future of work.

CUSTOMIZED/IN-HOUSE TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Our in-house Trainings are bespoke and specialist, designed for organizations upon their formal request to equip Participants with the capacity to compensate Employers/Organizations with not just the employee’s exceptional capabilities but also with the technical and digital skills required to be effective at work and derive fulfillment on their Jobs.

Organizations seeking to raise the bar in terms of the dynamic core competencies, professional skills and behavioral patterns within their teams and departments with the ultimate goal of transforming and building an agile workforce that epitomize best practices and meets the global standards.

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Upcoming Trainings

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Rent Our Space

Rent a space at the Rise Labs

An open space that sits 50 people A 10-Seater conference room equipped with:

Projectors
Fully function Air Conditioners
Uninterrupted Power Supply Flipcharts, Whiteboards and Maker
Wifi (available on request) and more

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Events

TheWorkPlan2019 on The Future of Work and the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Semi Finals of the Rise Networks 2019 Artificial Intelligence Ideathon

BIG DATA & BUSINESS ANALYSIS CONFERENCE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP ON DATA LITERACY FOR DECISION MAKING IN ORGANIZATIONS

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WHAT OUR DATA SCIENCE STUDENTS ARE SAYING

My participation since 2008 in the annual RISE NATIONAL YOUTH FORUM has greatly impacted on my life and career goals. For me, it was beyond attending the event as I enjoyed the privilege to serve on the team with other promising young people and volunteers in ensuring the success of the Youth Forum in various states in Nigeria. Working on the 2008 and 2009 RNYF Team Inspired me and gave me the courage to champion the first Lagos State Teens and School Leavers Summit which was held on the 12th of December, 2009 at the Faculty of Education, University of Lagos. This Milestone as a teenager in 2009 and my subsequent editions of the RNYF has helped me to attain greater feats and given me the tool to create the life of my dream today as an emerging Global Social Entrepreneur.

Gbemisola Osadua (Ondo State) - CEO, DYNAMICS IMPACT

Wow!!! If I am to start explaining how RISE Networks has impacted my life positively, I probably wouldn’t have the luxury of time to do that. Nevertheless, I would still recount a little bit of my experience with the organization.

It all started when Mrs. Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji came to one of the RCCG churches where I reside at Mafoluku, Oshodi area of Lagos state. Although I was not present at the event, my wife who was in attendance, spoke to me about Mrs Toyosi and she was so enthusiastic about it.

Some of the things she highlighted was how articulate, vibrant and eloquent Mrs Toyosi was at the event. Although my wife loves motivational speakers, but with Mrs Toyosi there was a difference and this got me thinking and wondering who this person that is tickling my wife’s fancy is.

As at that time, Mrs Toyosi had already made a name for herself such that the First lady of the United States of America – Michelle Obama, referred to her as one of her personal inspirations in a televised address in America. This prompted me to want to know her better, so I sent her a friend request on facebook but I got a message that she had reached the maximum friends’ limit and I had to resort to just following her.

I was in attendance during Rise Networks’ commemoration of the United Nations’ International Youth Day event organized last year, where lots of public figures like: Ms. Kate Henshaw; Hon. Patrick,; Former Governor of Cross-River State, Liyel Imoke; and other speakers were present at Unilag.

Although I had to be absent from work that memorable day, but it was worth my while and it was an awesome event. I discovered how she has been growing the network and recently the new turn in agriculture that has been one of the major focus lately has really caught my attention as a graduate of Animal production from a Federal University in Nigeria. That has really awakened and encouraged me that there is hope for graduates of Agriculture in Nigeria.

I have always been an ardent follower of her work, within and outside the country, because it makes me optimistic and do positive things.

Finally, there is no doubt that Rise Networks has really impacted me greatly and I would like to condole with her on the demise of her Chairman Mr Gamaliel Onosode. May his soul rest in perfect peace….

Long Live Mrs Toyosi Akerele- Ogunsiji,

Long Live Rise Networks,

Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria.

‪#‎RISEISPARTOFMYSUCCESS

Have you got an interesting story to share? Send an email to rise@risenetworks.org today. We’ll love to hear from you.

RISE IS PART OF MY SUCCESS 01: OLUFEMI WRIGHT - Graduate of Animal Production, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State.

I was privileged to know about RISE when they came to Kaduna in October 2010 for the RISE NATIONAL YOUTH FORUM event usually done nationwide. Since that encounter, I was really surprised that here in Nigeria we have such an organization wheeled at impacting the lives of Nigerian Youths through Technology, Education, Management Skills, Motivational Messages and Books, Media e.t.c. I wanted to be a part of the mission and vision so I ensured I got the opportunity to meet with Toyosi and was blessed and I ended up becoming a volunteer rep in Kaduna. I fortunately spearheaded the #BringBackTheBook initiative in NTA KADUNA which touched so many lives here in Kaduna and a great success nationwide.

Charles Mainasara Swanta (Kaduna State) - Senior Staff of Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps

RNYF is a game changer. In 2010, I had the honour of volunteering for the Akure session. That was a clear beginning of transformation in my life. After my encounter with RNYF, my business grew exponentially, got on several media platforms, got nominated for the Future Awards prize in Agriculture, won the title of Nigeria’s Champion for the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards, and many other significant things. Today, I am proud to be associated with the growth and progress of RISE and will do everything to inspire other young people that I come across.

Olusola Amusan (Osun State) - Trainer, Author, Social Entrepreneur