Interswitch announces career fair 3.0 – empowering Nigerian talent for the workplace

LAGOS, Nigeria – Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading digital payments and commerce companies, has announced plans to host the third edition of its annual Career Fair, aimed at unlocking the immense potential among Nigerian youths and providing them with the required support to thrive in their careers.

The event, which is scheduled to hold at the Landmark Event Center in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, May 25, 2024, will feature top speakers like Mitchell Elegbe, the Founder and Group Managing Director of Interswitch Group; Debola Deji-Kurunmi, Founder, IMMERSE Coaching Company and Franklin Ali, Chief Human Resource Officer, Interswitch Nigeria. Other speakers include Robinta Aluyi, Vice President, Sales & Account Management, at Interswitch and Ivie Temitayo-Ibitoye, Head Employee Experience, Sahara Group, among others.

This year’s edition, themed “Reimagining Work: People, Culture, Technology” highlights the need to view the future of work from a different lens by leveraging innovative technologies to enhance productivity in the modern workplace.

The Interswitch Career Fair 3.0, which is free for all attendees, has been designed to provide attendees with the fundamental and advanced tools and skills to thrive in the new world of work. Furthermore, attendees will have the opportunity to connect, network, and extensively explore new career opportunities.

Interswitch has forged strategic partnerships with leading organisations such as LinkedIn, ProductDive, ALX, Oscar Temple, Kendor, Udemy, Decagon, and Semicolon, ensuring that attendees have direct access to a vast pool of expertise and unparalleled upskilling opportunities delivered by renowned experts.

Attendees can look forward to insightful panel sessions exploring the possibilities of tech-focused careers and driving value at work with seasoned industry leaders providing guidance on how to build successful careers.

Speaking on the forthcoming event, Franklin Ali, Chief Human Resource Officer at Interswitch Nigeria, said, “We are excited to announce the third edition of the Interswitch Career Fair. This marks another significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to nurturing and empowering early-stage and experienced talent in Nigeria thereby fostering sustainable growth – especially within the tech ecosystem.

“At Interswitch, we believe in harnessing the endless potential of African talent. This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering innovation, growth, and purpose-driven careers within Nigeria’s vibrant tech community. We look forward to yet another impactful event as we continue to shape the future of Nigeria’s workforce.”

Interswitch is also offering interested attendees the opportunity to join the Interswitch talent community, which will allow them keep abreast of current and future job openings at the company. To sign up for the Interswitch Career Fair 3.0 and to join the talent community, click here- https://www.interswitchgroup.com/careerfair/