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Akilah Foundation
Since 2010, the institute has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, market-relevant education for women at its campus in Kigali. Akilah’s unique model is centered on competency-based education and leverages technology and personalized learning to offer a radically different academic experience that puts graduates on the fast track to success. Highlights: Nearly 1,000 students pursuing diplomas in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Information Systems, and Business Management and Entrepreneurship. 550 graduates earning, on average, 12 times the national median income. 90% of graduates launch their careers within six months of graduation. They are recruited for coveted positions in diverse industries, including telecommunications, solar energy, government, civil society, sustainable tourism, finance, and more. 78% of these young women are the first in their family to attend higher education, and more than 50% come from rural areas. Akilah is committed to delivering a transformative learning experience that equips students with the knowledge and tools to balance vibrant economies with a healthy environment to create a future of abundance for all.
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The record
- Headquarters
- Washington DC, DC
- Website
- www.akilahinstitute.org
- Focus
- Climate Energy
- Bioregion
- Chesapeake Bay, National
- State
- District of Columbia
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