This session features three consecutive discussions on addressing youth unemployment and how to train young people in the digital age.
Need job (& phone credit). Tips & tricks for addressing youth unemployment & the digital divide Panel DiscussionDigital to Tackle Wicked Problems10:45 AM - 11:35 AM (Africa/Accra) 2024/03/20 10:45:00 UTC - 2024/03/20 11:35:00 UTC
Join IYF, Viamo & Quest Alliance to discuss tips and tricks for addressing youth unemployment in digitally constrained context. We'll embrace AI in real-time, creating a practical guide based on the panel. Participate & be listed as contributors!
Each organizations' work includes projects in behavior change communication, upskilling and career guidance provision. The biggest challenge is frequently in recruitment/scaling adoption. We'll explore building trust, tailoring content & how digital skills trail digital access. Making resources free & available doesn't ensure adoption.
Results broadly focus on job secured & skills developed. 150,000 learners have used Quest's offline & mobile first courses. IYF's career service provides location-specific content. Viamo's services provide information access with only a basic
Obert Chikochi Livelihoods Advisor, International Youth Foundation
Preparing for a Digital Future – Training Young Women in Digital Careers Panel DiscussionDigital to Tackle Wicked Problems11:35 AM - 12:20 PM (Africa/Accra) 2024/03/20 11:35:00 UTC - 2024/03/20 12:20:00 UTC
Together with Learnio, SOS Children’s Villages provides gender-responsive digital freelancer trainings to young people in Benin, Zimbabwe, Mali & Niger. What makes it special: graduation rates + 90% with +35% of these graduates generating income.
Hybrid programmes supported by mentoring increase engagement Thanks to local mentors, high % of income generation & low dropout rates (10%) Implementing gender-responsive guidelines & only-women cohorts allow equitable impact Quality trainings is not enough, need for infrastructure investments and incentives.
10 cohorts completed, with + 240 graduates & graduation rates of +90% Average of 35% of graduates generated income within months Gender equity achieved through gender-responsive approach Innovative business model enabling sustainability
Aakash Sethi
Alicia Rodriguez Alabarce
Shareen Galsgaard
