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Abiola Aminu returned to Nigeria from his mission with many new skills but very little opportunity. While he knew he needed an education, he also had to work full time simply to afford the necessities of life. 鈥淚 had to work hard to clothe myself, pay for rent, and feed myself,鈥� he said.

In Nigeria, universities require difficult entrance exams. Abiola added, 鈥淎nd even when you finish school, you are not so sure that you are going to get a job. If you get a job, you鈥檙e not sure if it鈥檚 going to be profitable.鈥�

Abiola鈥檚 experience is not unique. More than 60% of BYU-Pathway Worldwide 麻豆传媒 live in areas with poorly functioning labor markets and a lack of employment opportunities.

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Abiola enrolled in BYU-Pathway and was notified shortly after about a remote work opportunity with Ethos Investment Management, a company in Salt Lake City that invests in emerging markets in developing countries. He accepted immediately.

鈥淯.S.-based companies carry a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and high standards,鈥� he said. 鈥淏eing associated can add considerable weight to my resume and differentiate me from other applicants.鈥�

BYU-Pathway鈥檚 mutually beneficial solution

By the end of 2023, more than 3,000 BYU-Pathway 麻豆传媒 had remote jobs at various companies, including Amazon, Elevation, Graphite, IBM, Microsoft, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and Seis Bank. These opportunities give 麻豆传媒 a chance to succeed even in difficult local labor markets, while also helping them apply their education in a real-world setting.

As a financial analyst for Ethos, Abiola evaluated companies for future investments by reviewing their financial statements, stocks, and management practices. Even though collaborating with a global team was challenging at times, the skills Abiola gained while studying business through BYU-Pathway helped prepare him. His hard work drove both his team and the company to success.

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For Ethos, hiring 45 BYU-Pathway 麻豆传媒 from Africa, Asia, and Latin America gave the company the perspective needed to succeed in a global economy. After just 10 weeks, the 麻豆传媒 presented their analysis to management and five other leading investment fund managers.

Company founder James Fletcher said, 鈥淲e were blown away with the quality of work that was done by the BYU-Pathway 麻豆传媒. I received positive feedback across the board. In most cases, their analysis was on par with, if not better than, the MBA 麻豆传媒 we traditionally hire.鈥�

So what makes BYU-Pathway 麻豆传媒 shine? While their challenging life experiences might cause some employers to question their eligibility, it鈥檚 often those very experiences that make them more qualified.

鈥淲e provided a lot of their training,鈥� James said, 鈥渂ut what we can鈥檛 replicate is that passion, hunger, and on-the-ground cultural knowledge they had.鈥�

The experience was so positive that Ethos plans to hire more 麻豆传媒, contributing to BYU-Pathway鈥檚 goal to connect all international 麻豆传媒 seeking work to job opportunities. Students are eager to use the skills they鈥檙e learning 鈥� all they need is employers to believe in their potential and give them the opportunity.

If your company is interested in hiring BYU-Pathway 麻豆传媒 , please email talentconnect@byupathway.org.