Welcome to the Kayla Rukevwe Career Network
Empowering the Next Generation of African Leaders through Career Development, Mentorship, and Advocacy.
Mission
To build the next generation of informed, focused, & visionary African leaders through career development, guidance, advocacy, and mentorship
Vision
A future where every African youth is empowered with career knowledge and opportunities, becoming responsible leaders, and driving sustainable economic growth
Core Values
What we do!
Guiding every decision and action, our core values reflect our commitment to excellence, integrity, and impact. These principles define who we are and how we work, ensuring we always stay true to our mission of empowering the next generation of leaders.
Brief History
Dedicated to empowering young people between the ages of 13 and 24, Kayla Rukevwe Career Network (KRCN) was established in 2021, with the goal of addressing the impacts of career ignorance and to build the next generation of informed, focused, and visionary African leaders through career development, guidance, advocacy, and mentorship.
At KRCN, we are dedicated to supporting career development through a variety of impactful programs and projects. We provide one-on-one mentoring, career workshops, seminars, and skill acquisition training programs to help young people confidently pursue their career goals. KRCN also helps connect students to valuable opportunities such as internships, scholarships, and grants.
In all our programs and projects, we strive to build a positive mindset and support mental well-being, working to counteract misconceptions like the ‘School na Scam Theory’ and combat issues such as youth cyber fraud, school dropout rates, and lack of direction among Nigerian youth.
Join us in our vision to build a future where every African youth is empowered with career knowledge and opportunities, becoming responsible leaders, and driving sustainable economic growth.
Meet with Kayla
Visionary Founder of the Kayla Rukevwe Career Network (KRCN)
Kayla’s deep passion for addressing career ignorance and nurturing the next generation of African leaders inspired the creation of KRCN, which aims to build the next generation of informed, focused, and visionary African leaders through career development, guidance, advocacy, and mentorship.
Over the last three years under Kayla’s leadership, KRCN has made a significant impact, reaching over 900+ teenagers and students across two Nigerian states, secondary schools, religious institutions, and online platforms. Through the KRCN programs and mentorship, more than 60% of KRCN mentees have found fulfilling career paths, showcasing notable improvements in focus, reduced dropout rates, and a decrease in youth cyber fraud.
In addition to her role at KRCN, Kayla is a Project Management Professional at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC NG), and a 2023 Carrington Fellow of the U.S. Consulate in Lagos. She is also an active Mentor through the Baobab Mentorship Program with the Global Give Back Circle and leads the Skills and Leadership Development department of the Teen’s Ministry in her local church.
Kayla Rukevwe Umukoro diverse roles and unwavering commitment to mentorship and development continue to inspire and empower the youth, paving the way for a brighter future.
Why Choose Us
Your path to a brighter future
At Kayla Rukevwe Career Network (KRCN), we’re not just about career guidance—we’re about transforming your aspirations into reality.