Innovative Approach to Inclusion of Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Youth, Particularly Young Women, into Employment Opportunities through VET Outreach Program

The overall objective is to contribute to disadvantaged and vulnerable youth’s, particularly young women’s, improved employability and inclusive access to the labour market.

1. to pilot the transferability of innovative strategies, conducive towards improved market-relevant skills and sustainable employment for disadvantaged and vulnerable youth, particularly young women;
2. to contribute to an enabling environment for disadvantaged and vulnerable youth, particularly young women, towards improved employability and inclusive access to the labour market.

400 disadvantaged and vulnerable youth, particularly young women (aged 15-24); 800 parents/guardians; 80 members of Youth Forums; 20 master craftspersons; 10 Vocational Education and Training Authority outreach instructors; 4 Community Resource Persons; 20 private sector partners; 20 caregivers; 80 district and community leaders.

Targeting disadvantaged and vulnerable youth, particularly young women…

… of which 400 access and complete VET through an innovative, inclusive and market-driven outreach program.
… of which 300 transition successfully from VET to sustainable and inclusive formal and informal labour market opportunities and receive access to financial services.
… of which 300 benefit from sustained and continuous learning support.
… of which 300 are empowered to represent their interests vis-à-vis the private sector and through public decision-making processes, while transferable innovative good practices are identified and disseminated.

Download here the booklet of the VUKA Project: “Witnessing successes of Youth and Innovation in Employment”.