Africans In Tech
Welcome to Africans In Tech, a podcast where inspiring journeys in the world of technology are explored. Hosted by Sahr Lebbie, join us for candid interviews with tech professionals sharing their stories, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you're new to tech or a seasoned veteran, valuable insights and mentorship opportunities await. Let's demystify tech together and drive positive change in the industry.
Africans In Tech
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 28 | Global Lessons in Work & Wealth w/ Rejoice Jones
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In this episode of Africans in Tech, host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Rejoice Jones, founder of Vower, a skills-first hiring platform with over 10,000 users.
Rejoice’s story is a global journey of curiosity, reinvention, and building solutions that change how people enter the workforce. From leading weekend volunteer programs for the homeless in Atlanta, to studying advanced South African politics in Cape Town, to teaching in Cabo, Mexico, every chapter shaped the vision for Vower.
She shares how her exposure to bursary economies abroad, her background in education, and her understanding of workforce development inspired a platform where job seekers can learn skills in real time before applying for entry-level roles — making hiring faster, fairer, and more accessible.
📌 Highlights:
Growing up in Grand Rapids & Clayton County
Playing sports, ROTC, and student government in high school
From a 2-year college to a full ride to Emory University
Studying abroad in South Africa & launching microenterprises in townships
Living & teaching in Cabo, Mexico — and seeing global wealth firsthand
Founding Vower & recruiting interns from Georgia Tech and Emory
How Vower’s patented process lets you learn skills before you apply for jobs
Why skills-first hiring is the future of work
🎧 Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or future founder, this episode will challenge you to rethink hiring, skills, and opportunity in the modern world.