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Different tailor-made and needs-driven trainings, supported by skilled volunteers, address the mismatch between formal education and employer demand. They help strengthen employability skills and boost young people’s confidence as they enter the professional world. In this regard, it is also important to have a significant part of the training dedicated to soft skills, which are as fundamental as technical skills. A needs assessment for the young people involved, as well as along with partner workshops, help to identify training needs.
GoTeach trainings aim to:
- Address the disconnect between formal education and employer demand
- Strengthen employability skills and soft skills
- Boost young people’s confidence
Training content:
- Life and soft skills development: e.g. social skills, personal maturity, learning and innovation skills, etc.
- Professional skills training: e.g. language skills, ICT skills, job hunting skills, vocational skills, training related to the different work sectors, etc.
- Logistics skills: DPDHL expertise delivered to young people through different training activities
- Entrepreneurship training: Depending on the local context and on the specific offers available, young people can receive training on how to create a business plan or support in starting their own business.
Recommendations for Trainings:
- Ensure that training is demand-driven. Training curricula should be aligned with the demand for skills in the relevant sector of employment or entrepreneurship. The training modules should be subject to consultation in a joint process with the corporate partners.
- In order to complement the trainings offered by YouthCan! corporate partners, build sustainable partnerships with supporting partners, such as training institutions, NGOs, governmental institutions, etc., it is crucial to choose capable training partners – if possible, a partner that is recognized as competent by the private sector.
- The real-world situation and context of the target group should be taken into consideration when planning and running the training. For instance, providing training during weekends or outside harvesting seasons is advised in rural areas.
- Volunteers are encouraged to design trainings to be interactive and to use participatory teaching methods. Effective discussions and questioning content will help to embed the skills and knowledge that young people need.
- Trainings that are officially recognized can help increase young people’s chances to enter the labor market. Explore the possibilities of getting official recognition for training activities.
- Certificates should be distributed to young program participants once they have successfully completed their training. This can facilitate access to the job market. A certificate is also a token of appreciation and public recognition that can help boost self-confidence and motivation. Hosting a public event, such as a graduation ceremony, can also be very helpful.
Examples for Trainings:
Different examples for training formats can be found below.
5.1.2.3. Camp Style Activities
5.1.2.4. Entrepreneurship Training
Good Practices
The Good Practice Examples chapter of this Wiki provides insights into different real-life examples all around the globe.
| Chapter lead | Susanne Novotny |
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