Kaw Academy is a Haitian online learning platform offering free courses with certificates and professional diploma programs, all taught in Haitian Creole. The platform guides students from learning to earning by providing job preparation support and connecting them to employment opportunities through its JobPaw portal, with over 150,000 enrolled students.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many Haitian learners face barriers to education and employment, including limited access to quality training, language barriers with French-only content, and difficulty transitioning from education to the workforce. Without affordable, accessible skill development in their native language, many are excluded from professional growth opportunities.
Solution
Kaw Academy provides a mobile-first online learning platform entirely in Haitian Creole, enabling students to develop professional skills directly from their phones. Learners progress through free courses with certificates or complete one-month professional diploma programs that prepare them for the job market. The platform guides students through a structured pathway from learning to career preparation, including CV development and interview coaching. Through its integrated JobPaw job board, graduates can apply for local employment and freelance opportunities, creating a direct bridge between education and income generation.
Target Audience
Primary audiences are Haitian learners seeking accessible vocational training and career advancement, as well as employers in Haiti looking to recruit vetted, locally trained talent through the JobPaw job board.
Features
- 150,000+ enrolled students accessing courses in Haitian Creole, the first fully Creole-language platform of its kind
- Mèt Kaw, an AI teaching assistant available 24/7 that answers questions, explains lessons, and provides real-time guidance in Creole
- Free foundational courses with certificates plus professional diploma programs completable in one month
- Mobile-first design requiring only a smartphone for full course access
- Built-in job board (JobPaw) featuring listings from companies including Zanmi Lasante/PIH, Action Contre la Faim, and Industrias San Miguel
- Career preparation support including CV building and interview readiness tools