Livelihood skills and employment-oriented learning

The problem

Many young people finish school without a clear path to work, and without the practical skills employers ask for. Some fall prey to fake job offers and costly courses that promise more than they deliver.

Who it is for

• Young people aged 16–25
• Women seeking to return to work or start small enterprises

Proposed approach

• Short courses in practical skills: computers, communication, basic accounts, spoken English
• Career guidance that is honest about options, costs and timelines
• Help recognising fraudulent job offers and exploitative schemes
• Links with genuine training institutes and employers, once relationships are confirmed

Eligibility and participation

Course places and criteria will be published for each course. No fees will be charged for foundation-run sessions.

Current status

Proposed

This is a proposed area of work. No program in this area is running yet, and there are no results to report. When a program starts, it will appear in the program directory with its start date and location.

How resources would be used

• Trainers and course materials
• Equipment
• Follow-up support

Spending will be reported on the transparency page once the foundation begins receiving funds.

How outcomes will be measured

• Course completion
• Skills demonstrated at the end of the course
• Employment or further study after six months, where participants agree to share it

Only verified results will be published, with the method and its limitations. See Impact.