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Strategic Collaboration for Education and Skills Development

The Global Learning Exchange™ (GLX) has established a constructive partnership with the Read and Earn Federation for UNESCO under the NEPAD_EY framework, to be implemented through the TAP Category 2.9 platform This initiative will launch and promote an integrated education and skills development program, incorporating schemes such as the Master’s Support Program and facilitating international job placements for outstanding graduates. TAP participants will benefit from enhanced opportunities and added advantages.

 

This collaboration underpins the establishment of multiple GLX Hub facilities in emerging economies, beginning in Nigeria ([GLX Nigeria Hub](https://globallearningexchange.com/nigeria/)). These hubs will provide participants with a supportive learning environment, access to advanced technology, academic guidance, counselling and mental health services, career planning, and a wide range of academic and professional development resources.

Key Benefits

 Infrastructure

Through this synergy, modern GLX Hub facilities will be established across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. These networked spaces will offer shared learning facilities, equipped with laptops, high-speed internet, and e-libraries. Participants will benefit from academic guidance, counselling, and a positive study environment, enabling them to matriculate and graduate with leading international GLX university partners in the **United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia**.

Job Creation and Employment

The initiative will generate employment opportunities within GLX Hubs for qualified local professionals. Personnel with relevant expertise will be engaged to manage daily operations and provide administrative and academic support services, fully funded by GLX.

Career Support and Mental Wellbeing

Each hub will deliver comprehensive wraparound services, including academic guidance, counselling, mental health support, and career planning. A strong emphasis will be placed on student retention, employability, and long-term success.

Knowledge and Technology Transfer

The collaboration will facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technology through structured operational processes, training, and certification programs for all GLX employees, ensuring sustainability and institutional capacity building.

UNESCO designates 8 new Global Geoparks

UNESCO’s Executive Board has approved the designation of 8 new UNESCO Global Geoparks bringing the number of sites participating in the Global Geoparks Network to 177 in 46 countries. Two new countries, Luxembourg and Sweden, this year join the Global Network with the designation of their first geoparks.