Career Launch Lab
A short intensive focused on employability, confidence, and presenting your work well.
- Starts 17 Aug 2026 · 4 weeks
- 6 hours a week
- Free
Overview
Shape your portfolio, communication, and job-readiness habits with coaching tied to real transition goals.
Category
Employability
Topics
Portfolio; CV; Interview skills
Skills and tools
- CV writing
- Portfolio presentation
- Job search strategy
- Interview skills
- Technical test preparation
- Professional communication
What you’ll learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Write a CV and cover letter tailored to a role
- Present your work in a portfolio employers can review quickly
- Build a LinkedIn profile and use it to find opportunities
- Answer common and technical interview questions with confidence
- Plan a focused job search and follow it up professionally
Who it’s for
Graduates of our courses and other job seekers preparing for their first or next role in tech, who want a strong CV, portfolio and interview skills.
Before you start
- Some training or experience you want to turn into a job
- Open to anyone looking for work
What you’ll need
- A laptop or smartphone
- A LinkedIn account (we help you set one up)
- About 6 hours a week
Syllabus
4 modules · 24 hours of guided learning
Module 1Know your story6 h
What you offer and the roles that fit.
Topics
- Skills audit
- Target roles
- Your elevator pitch
You’ll produce: An elevator pitch
Module 2CV, cover letter and LinkedIn6 h
Papers that get you an interview.
Topics
- CV structure
- Cover letters
- LinkedIn profile
You’ll produce: A reviewed CV and LinkedIn profile
Module 3Portfolio and job search6 h
Showing your work and finding openings.
Topics
- Portfolio presentation
- Where jobs are posted
- Applications and follow-up
You’ll produce: Portfolio page and an application plan
Module 4Interviews and tests6 h
Performing on the day.
Topics
- Common questions (STAR)
- Technical tests
- Mock interviews
You’ll produce: Mock interview with feedback
Projects
Work you build during the course and keep for your portfolio.
CV and cover letter
A CV reviewed one-to-one, and a cover letter you can adapt.
Portfolio page
Your best work presented the way employers want to see it.
Mock interview
A recorded interview with written feedback.
How you’ll learn
Coaching
small-group sessions with practical tools you use straight away.
Mock interviews
real-style interviews with feedback from hiring managers in our network.
One-to-one
a personal review of your CV and portfolio.
Assessment
This course is not graded. You complete it by finishing four tasks: a reviewed CV, an updated LinkedIn profile, a portfolio page and a mock interview.
Certificate
A certificate of completion from IT For Youth Ghana once all four tasks are done.
Where it can lead
- Your first role in tech
- Internships and attachments
- Freelance work
- Our careers desk keeps in touch after the course
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes. This course is fully funded.
Do I need to have done another course first?
No. It is open to anyone looking for work.
Will you find me a job?
We cannot promise a job, but our careers desk shares vacancies from employers in our network and supports graduates with applications.