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SkillBridge Network

Help shape the future of workforce

Join forward-thinking employers building a
job
-ready workforce

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The SkillBridge Network is Nexford University’s global initiative bringing together the world’s most innovative employers who believe in building a more qualified pool of talent. There are no costs or strings attached to joining.

By joining, you’ll help shape the skills of tomorrow, gain access to valuable industry insights, and connect with a new generation of career-ready learners – all without cost or binding commitments.

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The gap is costing employers

When graduates enter the workforce unprepared, employers pay the price: higher training costs, slower productivity, and weaker performance.
The Reality The Cost
  • 55% of employers had to terminate a recent graduate hire in 2024 due to poor performance
  • High turnover and repeated onboarding increase costs and delay productivity
  • 39% of essential skills will change by 2030
  • Companies that don’t align with evolving skills will spend more on training and risk falling behind
  • 44% of workers will need reskilling in the next 5 years
  • Reskilling is expensive — organizations with job-ready hires avoid these costs
  • Only 53.5% of employers agree graduates are proficient in communication skills
  • Underprepared hires slow teams down and hurt overall performance

Why This Matters

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Organizations that hire from a better-prepared talent pool:
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Spend less on training
and reduce time-to-productivity
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Outperform peers
by closing skill gaps before they impact business results
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Build teams
that deliver faster and stronger outcomes
That’s why Nexford’s SkillBridge Network exists: to give employers a voice in shaping talent and reducing these costs – while helping every organization perform better.
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The Collective Impact

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The SkillBridge Network is not just for individual employers — it’s a global movement. Your input doesn’t just help your company. It helps reshape education for the future.
By aggregating insights from forward-thinking employers worldwide, Nexford designs programs that better prepare learners for the real world.
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A stronger, more qualified global talent pool
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Reduced hiring friction and onboarding costs
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A workforce that benefits every employer — not just one
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How It Works

Apply online
Join in minutes
No cost, no legal paperwork.
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Engage when you can
Surveys, discussions, or webinars — all optional and flexible.
Choose your start date
Access your benefits
Qualified applicants, tuition discounts, insights, and a custom masterclass.
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See the impact
Help shape a better-prepared workforce for your industry and beyond.

Partner Details

Discover more about our partners
Find our partners

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways partners with Nexford to upskill staff with flexible, industry-relevant programs. Employees get 50% off the first month, 30% thereafter, and can study anytime, anywhere to stay future-ready.

WYLDE International

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Wylde International partners with Nexford to equip entrepreneurs and professionals with flexible, industry-relevant programs. Learners enjoy 50% off the first month, 30% thereafter, gaining future-ready skills to drive business growth.

Tarpo Industries

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Tarpo Industries partners with Nexford to upskill staff through flexible, career-relevant programs. Employees receive 50% off the first month, and 25% thereafter, building future-ready skills to serve diverse industries and expand impact.

GTCO

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Through the Nexford SkillBridge network, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) empowers employees with future-ready skills. Staff enjoy 50% off their first month, 35% after, and can study flexibly anytime, anywhere.

Sterling Bank

Sterling Bank
Sterling Bank partners with Nexford to help employees gain future-ready skills through flexible online learning. Employees receive 50% off their first month and 35% off thereafter on all programs.

Union Bank

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Union Bank partners with Nexford to offer employees flexible, future-ready programs. Enjoy 50% off your first month and 35% after, with self-paced online courses that earn you globally recognized degrees.

Lily Hospitals

Lily Hospitals
Lily Hospitals partners with Nexford to upskill employees through flexible online programs tailored to healthcare professionals. Staff get 50% off the first month, 35% thereafter, and can study anytime, anywhere.

 

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