An urgent need exists for innovative solutions to train and empower youth since traditional educational solutions do not work. In 2019, TRACE invested in research and design to find the right solution for the education and employability of young people in Africa. This led to the launch of the Trace Academia application. A free learning application with five simultaneous dimensions: job expertise, entertainment, interactivity, content localization and linkage with industry. The platform improves work-based skills, increases the ability of young people to earn a living and drives the inclusivity of marginalized youth in the mainstream economy. This series seeks to explore solutions to challenges while shining a light on unsung heroes.