As part of our youth capacity-building and digital skills outreach, we delivered a training session titled “Training Undergraduate and Graduate NYSC Members Using Machine Learning and Language Technologies.” The session was designed to introduce participants to emerging technology concepts in a simple, practical, and non-technical way. The outreach was facilitated using a PowerPoint presentation tailored specifically for NYSC members from diverse academic backgrounds.

About the Outreach Session

The outreach session focused on helping participants understand what machine learning is and how computers work with human language. Using the PowerPoint slides, facilitators explained core concepts through relatable examples and everyday applications.

The presentation covered:

• What machine learning means and how machines learn from data
• How language-based technologies allow computers to read, listen, and understand text and speech
• Common real-life uses such as chatbots, search engines, spam filtering, and voice assistants
• The importance of data quality in building reliable systems
• Ethical considerations including privacy, fairness, and responsible technology use
• Career opportunities and learning paths in machine learning and language technologies

The session encouraged curiosity, questions, and discussion, making it accessible to both undergraduate students and recent graduates serving under NYSC.

Why This Outreach Matters

Many young graduates are eager to participate in the digital economy but lack access to clear and beginner-friendly introductions to emerging technologies. This outreach helps bridge that gap by simplifying complex ideas and showing how machine learning is already part of everyday life.

By introducing NYSC members to machine learning and language technologies, the outreach:

• Builds awareness of future-ready digital skills
• Encourages informed career exploration in technology and research
• Promotes ethical thinking around data and AI use
• Empowers young people to see technology as a tool for innovation and social impact

Equipping graduates with foundational knowledge is an important step toward building a skilled and responsible workforce.

Download the Presentation Slides

The full PowerPoint presentation used during this outreach is available for download. It can be used by students, educators, and training facilitators as an introductory learning resource.

👉 Download “Training Undergraduate and Graduate NYSC Members Using Machine Learning and Language Technologies” (PowerPoint)