{"id":563,"date":"2021-12-13T04:15:18","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T04:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blockart-agency.sites.qsandbox.com\/?page_id=563"},"modified":"2025-12-08T13:22:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T13:22:29","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/?page_id=563","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style>\n<figure class=\"blockart-image blockart-image-3965cd29\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"711\" class=\"wp-image-4787 hover-effect-static filter-none mask mask-none\" src=\"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aboutus-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aboutus-scaled.png 2560w, http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aboutus-300x83.png 300w, http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aboutus-1024x285.png 1024w, http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aboutus-768x213.png 768w, http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aboutus-1536x427.png 1536w, http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aboutus-2048x569.png 2048w, http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aboutus-580x161.png 580w, http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aboutus-820x228.png 820w, http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aboutus-1160x322.png 1160w, http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aboutus-600x167.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-section blockart-section-5b17d770\"><div class=\"blockart-container\"><div class=\"blockart-section-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-e6f2e03e\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-section blockart-section-669f265f\"><div class=\"blockart-container\"><div class=\"blockart-section-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-777482c2\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"blockart-image blockart-image-645d3111\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hover-effect-static filter-none mask mask-none\" src=\"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/icon_1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-ad567f2c\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-14d19d47\">Our Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-8990847a\">To build a flourishing generation of purpose-driven African leaders empowered with digital and professional skills, strengthened by character, and equipped to transform their communities through accessible, values-driven e-learning and holistic development..<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-283e6d39\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-section blockart-section-c2d653bf\"><div class=\"blockart-container\"><div class=\"blockart-section-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-4aa55e3c\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"blockart-image blockart-image-d84aed1a\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hover-effect-static filter-none mask mask-none\" src=\"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/icon_2.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-906c22c1\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-52abd67f\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-fe2470b8\">Our mission is to democratize access to high-quality digital and professional skills across Zimbabwe and Africa by leveraging e-learning as our foundational training cornerstone. Through a blended model of curated online content, guided mentorship, psychometric-based placement, and proctored assessments, we empower young people to unlock their God-given potential, become work-ready, and create meaningful opportunities for themselves and others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-98efcb70\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-section blockart-section-24d246f6\"><div class=\"blockart-container\"><div class=\"blockart-section-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-7a8abd8d\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"blockart-image blockart-image-964fc78c\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hover-effect-static filter-none mask mask-none\" src=\"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/icon_3.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-26f98117\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-acc04377\">Our Promise <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-bae17c67\">Delivering holistic, industry-aligned training that bridges the gap between potential and tangible opportunity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-section blockart-section-40a7fc90\"><div class=\"blockart-container\"><div class=\"blockart-section-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-febeb9a8\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-e1d5d517\"><strong>Building a Digitally Empowered Nation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-23bde727\"> At PIONEERS, we believe Zimbabwe&#8217;s greatest resource is its people. We are dedicated to confronting the youth unemployment crisis head-on by building a robust bridge between talented individuals and the demands of the modern economy. Our focus extends beyond just training; we are cultivating a generation of innovators, critical thinkers, and leaders. By providing cutting-edge skills in technology, fostering entrepreneurship, and championing gender inclusion, we aim to unlock the latent potential within our communities. <br><br>We are committed to being the catalyst for sustainable economic growth, ensuring that every Zimbabwean is prepared to not only participate in but also to shape the future of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-e5857f92\"> <br><br><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-section blockart-section-6b8b406c\"><div class=\"blockart-container\"><div class=\"blockart-section-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-609fd29a\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-e98d6db9\">95%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-dd077bf8\">Course Completion Rate<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-1f76da4d\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-f8c577ef\">1200+<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-16993218\">Youth Skilled &amp; Empowered<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-841ee623\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-4edbfe8a\">45%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-f66752f9\">Women in Tech<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-46a9b115\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-6e691b09\">6+<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-9d5e063a\">Strategic Ecosystems<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-section blockart-section-a7c39516\"><div class=\"blockart-container-fluid\"><div class=\"blockart-section-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-93ede0e8\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-1ec62b74\"><strong>More Than Just Skills.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-b9f3e92d\">PIONEERS is a comprehensive career enabler. We differentiate ourselves through a holistic model that integrates deep technical training with critical soft skills and direct industry immersion. Our curriculum is co-created with employers to ensure relevance, and our focus on digital citizenship and data literacy prepares individuals for responsible participation in the global digital economy. <br><br>We intentionally create pathways for women and prioritize accessibility through our remote learning hub. From the first lesson to the first job, we provide end-to-end support, ensuring our graduates are not just certified, but are confident, connected, and fully prepared to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-5f242c30\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"blockart-image blockart-image-0a7e5b04\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4467 hover-effect-static filter-none mask mask-none\" src=\"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/home-hero-1.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"380\" width=\"535\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/home-hero-1.png 535w, http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/home-hero-1-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-section blockart-section-2e6d119a\"><div class=\"blockart-container\"><div class=\"blockart-section-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-5cf2afc6\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-6fb56507\">WHAT WE DO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-section blockart-section-41980141\"><div class=\"blockart-container\"><div class=\"blockart-section-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-c1c64913\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-d787e463\">Future Skills Academy Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-29cf8604\">We deliver high-quality, remote and in-person training in high-demand fields like Data Science, AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Marketing to build technical expertise. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-05e6b87b\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-2d3351d2\">Women in Digital Initiative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-960004dd\">We empower women and girls with targeted scholarships, safe learning spaces, and mentorship to break barriers in the technology sector.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-05e4d248\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-43e8b516\">Direct Job Placement Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-3ee9465d\">We connect our top graduates with internship and job opportunities through our strong network of employer partners across industries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-section blockart-section-1e22afeb\"><div class=\"blockart-container\"><div class=\"blockart-section-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-ce49b3a8\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-35c1020a\">Open Data Advocacy Lab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-b6482ec9\">We promote transparency and innovation by teaching data literacy and the use of open data for civic engagement and business.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-bdda2725\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-b26eb902\">Digital Citizenship Foundation Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-06992e24\">We provide essential education on online safety, digital rights, and cyber hygiene to create responsible digital citizens.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-8d2af555\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-11d4cc1b\">Entrepreneurship and Venture Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-b80f6b7c\">We offer mentorship and resources to help aspiring entrepreneurs transform their innovative ideas into sustainable, scalable business ventures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-section blockart-section-c980cba8\"><div class=\"blockart-container-fluid\"><div class=\"blockart-section-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-20815acd\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-section blockart-section-48059dc7\"><div class=\"blockart-container\"><div class=\"blockart-section-inner\">\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-84c7272d\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"blockart-heading blockart-heading-40671882\"><strong>Unlocking Potential, Creating Prosperity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blockart-paragraph blockart-paragraph-3251fa23\">We operate on the fundamental belief that unemployment is not a reflection of a lack of ambition or intelligence, but rather a gap in accessible, relevant, and applied skills training. PIONEERS exists to fill that gap. By focusing on the individual\u2014their aspirations, their context, and their potential\u2014we create a ripple effect of positive change. A skilled individual secures a meaningful job, uplifts their family, inspires their community, and contributes to the national economy. <br><br>Our work is therefore an investment in human capital, designed to unlock the boundless potential within Zimbabwean youth and channel it into lasting, shared prosperity for all.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockart-column blockart-column-1bcf1eaf\"><div class=\"blockart-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"blockart-image blockart-image-203294c6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1055 hover-effect-static filter-none mask mask-none\" src=\"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/team-A.statopt_ver.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"963\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/team-A.statopt_ver.jpg 800w, http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/team-A.statopt_ver-600x722.jpg 600w, http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/team-A.statopt_ver-249x300.jpg 249w, http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/team-A.statopt_ver-768x924.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-563","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/563","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=563"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/563\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4788,"href":"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/563\/revisions\/4788"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/pioneers.org.zw\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}