Building the Transatlantic Talent Bridge
Africa Works is AfDEC's flagship human capital program — directly connecting trained African professionals with NC employers in high-demand sectors including advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and financial services.
Talent Pipeline
Curated database of 5,000+ pre-vetted professionals from 22 African nations ready for NC placement.
Executive Placement
C-suite and senior leadership placements in partnership with NC's top executive search firms.
Skills Certification
Industry-recognized certification pathways co-developed with NC Community College system.
Employer Network
450+ NC employers enrolled in the Africa Works preferred hiring network.
5,000+
Talent Pool
Pre-vetted professionals
450+
NC Employers
Active hiring partners
22
African Nations
Talent sourcing
$85K
Avg. Placement Salary
2025 cohort
Employers: Access African Talent
Join 450+ NC employers who have discovered the strategic advantage of Africa Works placements. Register your organization to receive curated candidate profiles.