Meet Our Founder

Rukayat Alabi is the visionary Founder and CEO of RKY Careers, an Ed-tech-driven company committed to unlocking the potential of individuals in the UK and beyond. Her passion for empowering the underrepresented and Ethic Minority communities to navigate the job market, secure their dream roles, and excel in their careers has driven the incredible success of RKY Careers. Through her expertise, Rukayat creates customized pathways tailored to each individual’s unique needs, challenges, and aspirations, fostering a culture of irresistible excellence.

Since its inception, RKY Careers has achieved over 1,500+ success stories, built a thriving community of 100,000 members, and introduced 10+ career-transforming services and training bootcamps aimed at helping professionals acquire in-demand tech skills and transition to tech.

Rukayat’s work has profoundly impacted students and professionals, helping secure rewarding jobs, promotions, career clarity, practical work experience and in-demand skills. Under her guidance, countless individuals have secured employment both locally and internationally.

A Leader in Career Development and EdTech

Rukayat is widely recognized as an authority in the UK job market and the EdTech space.

She has hosted and spoken at esteemed tech summits, career webinars, and universities across the UK. As a transformational leader, she has coached over 3,000 candidates to embrace technology, pivot into tech roles, and acquire in-demand skills that elevate their careers.

Driving Change Through Innovation

Rukayat’s innovative mindset extends beyond RKY Careers.Her influence and innovation extends to founding other initiatives focused at enhancing Diversity and Inclusion such as the Apply Buddy Ltd, an innovative platform that simplifies job applications for candidates, and RKY Digital Solutions, offering tailored professional services. Additionally, she established the Immigrant Founder’s Network, UK, providing resources and connections to empower immigrant business owners.

Philanthropic Impact

Rukayat’s commitment to giving back is exemplified through initiatives such as the The Mum’s Return to Work Scholarship, designed to support mothers reentering the workforce by equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in their careers. Her flagship event, Limitless Without Borders, not only serves as a networking platform but also fosters community-building and empowerment among immigrant professionals and entrepreneurs.

Recognitions and Accolades

Rukayat’s impactful work has garnered global recognition. Notable accolades include:

Top 25 Changing the Face of Education (2022)
EdTech CEO of the Year (2023)
Acceptance into the Forbes Official Coaches Council (2024), contributing to articles featured on Forbes.com.
Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year (2024)
Top 25 Advancing Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in Corporate UK, (2024)
EdTech CEO of the year (2024)

Impact That Matters

Under Rukayat’s leadership, RKY Careers has transformed lives and businesses. Rukayat Alabi’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and a commitment to empowering others. She continues to lead RKY Careers with a vision of limitless possibilities for every individual who dares to dream and strive for more.