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AGS X AMAZON; Last Thursday, we Unveiled our newest and first-ever Global partnership, with one of the biggest companies in the world, no less.
Yes! AGS is now an Amazon Engineering Services recruitment partner for the EMEA region, in line with Amazon’s drive for diversity and inclusion, especially in Africa. This is the first of its kind partnership in Nigeria and Africa.
We are super excited for this latest addition to our fold, as this partnership will be opening up amazing new fields and opportunities for so many women and men in Africa.
You can watch the unveiling here, with the Q&A session with Francesca.
The best part, as Francesca Costa, Recruitment Manager, EMEA Operations said during the unveiling, Amazon isn’t even an age discriminatory workplace. this means, not just young people of a certain demographic are open to this new opportunity, but basically, anyone with the right skills and working ethics can benefit from this!
Download the app for iOS or Android to be a part of the tribe and enjoy all the amazing benefits of our partnership.
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