Product Description

Objective:

To enhance employability prospects of disadvantaged youth (18-25 years) by providing comprehensive education and skills training, bridging the gap between education and employment.

Specific Objectives:

1. Improve literacy and numeracy skills among 500 disadvantaged youth.
2. Provide vocational training in in-demand sectors (e.g., IT, healthcare, entrepreneurship).
3. Enhance soft skills (communication, teamwork, problem-solving).
4. Facilitate internships, apprenticeships, and job placements.
5. Foster entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities.

Target Group:

– Disadvantaged youth (18-25 years)
– Unemployed or underemployed
– Low-income backgrounds
– Marginalized communities

Methodology:

1. Needs assessment and baseline survey
2. Curriculum development (literacy, numeracy, vocational skills)
3. Trainer capacity building
4. Mentorship and coaching
5. Internships, apprenticeships, and job placements
6. Entrepreneurship training and support
7. Monitoring and evaluation

Expected Outcomes:

1. Improved literacy and numeracy skills among 80% of participants.
2. 70% of participants gain employment or start their own business.
3. Enhanced soft skills and confidence among 90% of participants.
4. Established partnerships with 10 local businesses for internships and job placements.

Project Components:

1. Education and Skills Training
2. Mentorship and Coaching
3. Internships and Job Placements
4. Entrepreneurship Support
5. Monitoring and Evaluation

Timeline:

– Month 1-3: Needs assessment, curriculum development, trainer capacity building
– Month 4-6: Program implementation, mentorship, and coaching
– Month 7-9: Internships, apprenticeships, and job placements
– Month 10-12: Evaluation, reporting, and sustainability planning

Budget:

– Personnel: $150,000
– Training materials: $30,000
– Venue rental: $20,000
– Mentorship and coaching: $50,000
– Internships and job placements: $100,000
– Entrepreneurship support: $50,000
– Monitoring and evaluation: $30,000
– Total: $430,000

Sustainability:

1. Partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
2. Alumni network and mentorship program.
3. Government and private sector funding.
4. Self-sustaining model through entrepreneurship and job placement fees.