Zimbabwe Career Connect (ZCC) Program aims to accelerate internationally educated Zimbabweans into Careers of Impact.
The ZCC Program is an initiative by Education Matters that assists Zimbabweans with international education and refugees transition into impactful careers in Zimbabwe and Africa. Education Matters was recently named an Africa Career Networks (ACN) Affiliate in partnership with Mastercard Foundation enabling the expansion of the ZCC program services to include not only internships but also graduate trainee opportunities and professional job placements, broadening impact and creating more pathways for success.
Internship Program: Two to three months opportunity
From 2016 to 2024, the Zimbabwe Career Connect focused on providing internship opportunities for Zimbabwean students studying abroad. During their 3-month vacation periods, second and third-year students from countries like the U.S., Canada, India, Rwanda, Ghana, and many more are matched with Zimbabwean companies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for hands-on, experiential learning for a period of two to three months. These internships allow students to gain valuable practical experience, apply their international education, and contribute meaningfully to Zimbabwe’s development.
For who? A competitive Zimbabwean or refugee second or third year university student abroad,interested in gaining real world work experience to influence class choices when they return to university, learn how it is working in a field of interest in Zimbabwe, make meaningful professional connections, discover passion, grow their career and give back.
Applications for the 2025 Internship Program are closed and open on 1 October 2025.
Graduate Trainee Program-A Year of Career Development
The Zimbabwe Career Connect (ZCC) Program offers career guidance and connections to career opportunities that align with skills and aspirations of recent graduates with international education.
Please fill out the survey here, https://tinyurl.com/ZCCSurvey2025 for assistance. Please note that the service is offered on a first come, first serve basis.
Professional Job Placements: Connecting Talent with Career Opportunities
Zimbabwe Career Connect also provides job placement services for experienced professionals with international education. Whether you're looking to advance in your current field or transition into a new career, the program helps prepare and connect professionals with companies and organizations in Zimbabwe and Africa with work opportunities that align with one’s expertise. Through personalized job matching, the program ensures that one’s international experience is put to its best use, making a meaningful impact on the organization one joins.
Please fill out the survey here, https://tinyurl.com/ZCCSurvey2025 for assistance. Please note that service is offered on a first come first serve basis. For more information and questions kindly reach us on programs@edmattersafrica.org.
Mastercard Foundation (MCF), ALA scholars and alumni are highly encouraged to apply.
Employer Partners
Host organizations interested in partnering with Education Matters' Zimbabwe Career Connect Program can Sign Up Now or reach out to betty@edmattersafrica.org.
ZCC partner organizations continue to increase year by year impacting over 80 students to date. 2024 ZCC cohort firms that have hosted the program participants include Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Ecosurgica, ART Farm, Ascon Engineering, Afrikera Arts Trust, Nobel Hands Zimbabwe, Nyirenda Engineering, UnCommon.org, Econet Wireless, Friendship Bench, Emergination Africa, IH Group Securities and Nature Invest.