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Alumni & Success Stories
Meet some of our graduates who are transforming industries and communities across Africa through the skills and networks they built with our Programs.
2000+
Alumni Worldwide
95%
Employment Rate
25
Countries Represented
Featured Success Stories
Discover how iiAfrica's alumni are making impact in their careers and communities
Evans Yeboah
Sales Account Manager at Siemens Digital Industries
GhanaCohort 2017
"After my standard masters program i wanted to go back to industry but i didnt know how i was going to do that so when the IIP program came up, i was very excited about it and very elated to have been selected. The courses that were taught helped me to understand how to market my product better and how to turn business opportunities into deals."
Key Achievements
- •Significantly contributed to various project teams, winning nearly €70 million worth of business since my start date
- •In January 2024, earned a promotion of two (2) GRIP levels due to the stellar sales performance we achieved in FY’23
- •Grown the hashtag#Siemens Digital Industries sales wallet over four-fold (4x) in the last six (6) years
Seth Afari Boateng
Regional Hub Coordinator, Midwest Region at Thyssenkrupp Polysius
USACohort 2018
"I attribute my success to the Industry Immersion Program (IIP), which bridged my academic research with industry application. The experience not only deepened my passion for engineering innovation but also equipped me with the skills and network to excel in my field. I'm proud to have led teams at Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions and now, I'm committed to giving back, mentoring emerging STEM graduates through Industry Immersion Africa (iiAfrica) and inspiring the next generation of industrial leaders."
Key Achievements
- •Led teams as Regional Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions, optimizing supply chains and expanding service delivery across multiple industrial sites
- •Supported emerging STEM graduates as a mentor, contributing to the success of numerous young professionals across Africa
Sharon Okwomi
Partner Program Evidence Education & Transtions and PANA at Mastercard Foundation
KenyaCohort 2017
"Through the IIP program, I gained hands-on experience and built a network that changed my career trajectory. My internship at B Braun was a game-changer, and today, I'm proud to lead the Evidence Education & Transitions and PANA initiatives at The Mastercard Foundation. I'm grateful for the skills and support that paved the way for my success."
Key Achievements
- •Progressed through roles as Cybersecurity Fellow, Research Analyst, and currently serving as Partner Program Lead for Evidence Education & Transitions and PANA
- •Developed the education, awareness and learning roadmap for the cybersecurity department. and also develop and track KPI for the department
Alumni by Country
See how iiAfrica's graduates are making impact across the African continent
Nigeria
45 Alumni
Top Sectors
TechnologyInsuranceHealthcare
Featured Companies
TechCorp, Verdure Climate, Flutterwave
Kenya
127 Alumni
Top Sectors
TechnologyAgricultureEducation
Featured Companies
Safaricom, Krones, Fortune Credit
South Africa
62 Alumni
Top Sectors
FintechBankingRenewable Energy
Featured Companies
Discovery, Standard Bank, Absa Bank
Ghana
328 Alumni
Top Sectors
AgricultureTechnologyFinance
Featured Companies
mPharma, Farmerline, DBG
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