Youth Workforce and Entrepreneurship Archives - World Learning https://www.worldlearning.org/program_area/youth-workforce-and-entrepreneurship/ World Learning Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:00:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.worldlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-Favicon-WL-32x32.png Youth Workforce and Entrepreneurship Archives - World Learning https://www.worldlearning.org/program_area/youth-workforce-and-entrepreneurship/ 32 32 21 FREE https://www.worldlearning.org/program/21-free/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:34:39 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=5291 The project helped nearly 24,000 Algerian youth strengthen their potential to earn income and effectively manage their finances. World Learning provided technical support to partner institutions across Algeria, training community mentors to teach youth two critical skill sets: personal financial management and 21st-century job skills.  Over the project period, World Learning trained 713 community mentors […]

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]]> The project helped nearly 24,000 Algerian youth strengthen their potential to earn income and effectively manage their finances. World Learning provided technical support to partner institutions across Algeria, training community mentors to teach youth two critical skill sets: personal financial management and 21st-century job skills. 

Over the project period, World Learning trained 713 community mentors to deliver the two course offerings and provided technical and logistical support as those mentors trained 22,544 youth in 42 wilayas (states). The project also strengthened the capacities of 51 local partner organizations capable of delivering project activities in the future.

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]]> Advancing Girls’ Education and Skills https://www.worldlearning.org/program/advancing-girls-education-and-skills/ Wed, 18 Apr 2018 15:40:54 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=489 Program Achievements  Reports AGES Pakistan LaborMarket Assessment

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  • Integration of a new accelerated learning scheme of studies into the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa curriculum 
  • Development of life skills narratives which included interactive, decision-based games to build life skills through examination, intention, and action. 
  • Developed partnerships with highly committed employers, customized training approaches based on employer needs, and supported 200 young women to complete vocational training and obtain long-term employment above minimum wage 

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AGES Pakistan Labor
Market Assessment

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]]> Algeria Entrepreneurship & Employment Program https://www.worldlearning.org/program/algeria-entrepreneurship-and-employment-program/ Mon, 18 May 2020 16:01:16 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=4149 The AEEP project succeeded in engaging 168 private and public sector stakeholders in discussions on economic opportunity and business growth acceleration, garnered 38 employment agreements, trained 368 youth in soft skills or technical skills—93.2% of whom improved their skills, their economic status, or both during the program—and successfully supported 18 youth-led enterprises.  SME Growth Acceleration Course […]

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SME Growth Acceleration Course Overview

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Algeria Economic Opportunity Analysis

Setif Economic Opportunity Analysis

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]]> Bawsala Mentorship Program https://www.worldlearning.org/program/maharat-mentorship-program-in-algeria/ Fri, 13 Apr 2018 20:06:04 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=751 The post Bawsala Mentorship Program appeared first on World Learning.

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]]> B-CREATE https://www.worldlearning.org/program/b-create/ Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:49:02 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=4998 The post B-CREATE appeared first on World Learning.

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]]> ECO-CATALYST https://www.worldlearning.org/program/eco-catalyst/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:26:23 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=6270 Outcomes:

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  • Four selected CDCs/EIs deepened their skills in analysis, outreach, and training design and developed community-based action plans for economic development.
  • 600 job seekers trained in workplace skills and values.
  • 30 entrepreneurs equipped with business plans.
  • 80% of beneficiaries gained new employment or initiated entrepreneurial projects.
  • Women were better informed of opportunities in their communities for employment or entrepreneurship.
  • CDCs and EIs developed a mentorship model for job seekers and entrepreneurs that become long-term relationships.

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]]> Egypt STEM Schools Project https://www.worldlearning.org/program/egypt-stem-schools-project/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 21:57:05 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=766 The project transformed Egypt’s only STEM school into a collaborative network that served as a catalyst for system-wide STEM education reform. The eleven model schools, established throughout the country, deliver comprehensive support to students, teachers, and administrators, as well as key policy, private sector, and community stakeholders. Through targeted awareness raising, institutional capacity development, teacher […]

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]]> The project transformed Egypt’s only STEM school into a collaborative network that served as a catalyst for system-wide STEM education reform. The eleven model schools, established throughout the country, deliver comprehensive support to students, teachers, and administrators, as well as key policy, private sector, and community stakeholders. Through targeted awareness raising, institutional capacity development, teacher training, curriculum development, and student learning assessment, the STEM model schools serve as incubators for future leaders and innovators who will have the potential to advance research and development initiatives that fuel scientific invention and generate employment opportunities and economic growth. By the end of the project:  

  • 11 schools were equipped with science and Fab Lab equipment 
  • 2,799 students (1,586 boys and 1,213 girls) were enrolled in STEM schools 
  • 458 students (294 boys and 164 girls) graduated and went on to higher education in Egypt and abroad 
  • 604 teachers, 62 school administrators, and 503 Ministry of Education officials were trained to maintain and expand the STEM schools 
  • 52 preparatory schools received training and materials to introduce STEM extracurricular activities 
  • 18 public-private partnerships were formed to support the STEM school network 

 

 

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]]> El Salvador Higher Education for Economic Growth Project https://www.worldlearning.org/program/el-salvador-higher-education-for-economic-growth-project/ Sat, 07 Apr 2018 01:57:47 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=516 The post El Salvador Higher Education for Economic Growth Project appeared first on World Learning.

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]]> English Access Microscholarship Program https://www.worldlearning.org/program/english-access-microscholarship-program/ Sat, 07 Apr 2018 01:22:17 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=519 The post English Access Microscholarship Program appeared first on World Learning.

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]]> Ouargla University Career Center https://www.worldlearning.org/program/ouargla-university-career-center/ Fri, 06 Apr 2018 22:17:09 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=495 The CDC provided career services, civic engagement training courses, and professional English training for over 10,000 students at Kasdi Merbah University in Ouargla. 79% of graduates found full- or part-time employment options following graduation. 

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]]> STEAMQuest https://www.worldlearning.org/program/steamquest/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:29:53 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=6311 The post STEAMQuest appeared first on World Learning.

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]]> Southern Iraq Job Skills Development Program برنامج جنوب العراق لتطوير المهارات الوظيفية https://www.worldlearning.org/program/southern-iraq-job-skills-development-program/ Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:35:58 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=4650 The post Southern Iraq Job Skills Development Program <div dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA" style="text-align: right;">برنامج جنوب العراق لتطوير المهارات الوظيفية </div> appeared first on World Learning.

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]]> STEAM Discovery Center https://www.worldlearning.org/program/steam-discovery-center/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:19:26 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=4936 The post STEAM Discovery Center appeared first on World Learning.

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]]> USAID Skills for Youth Project https://www.worldlearning.org/program/usaid-skills-for-youth-project/ Fri, 13 Apr 2018 21:09:00 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=746 Reports USAID Skills for YouthProject Final Report

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]]> Uzbekistan Youth Employment Skills (YES) Activity https://www.worldlearning.org/program/uzbekistan-youth-workforce-development-and-entrepreneurship-activity/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:18:36 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=5389 The post Uzbekistan Youth Employment Skills (YES) Activity appeared first on World Learning.

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]]> WE Can Code https://www.worldlearning.org/program/we-can-code/ Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:15:58 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=5035 The post WE Can Code appeared first on World Learning.

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]]> Women’s Economic Empowerment WE (2) Design Labs https://www.worldlearning.org/program/womens-economic-empowerment-we-2/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:43:11 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=6308 The post Women’s Economic Empowerment WE (2) Design Labs appeared first on World Learning.

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]]> Algeria University Linkages Program https://www.worldlearning.org/program/algeria-university-linkages-program/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:37:47 +0000 https://www.worldlearning.org/?post_type=program&p=762 The post Algeria University Linkages Program appeared first on World Learning.

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