Yes, at Youth I learned to control my anger, at Youth I learned to love and respect everyone regardless of age or sex, at Youth I learned to give to others without expecting anything in return.
On Saturday 30 March 2024, the Hôtel Belle Côte in Abidjan was the setting for the very first Meet-Up in the second phase of the YOUTH JOB programme, an initiative run by Youth Education via its AY Solutions centre and supported by the German #Cooperation through the #Invest for Jobs project.
Under the inspiring theme "Building your career: winning strategies for young professionals", this inaugural event was marked by the presence of Ms Sagoé Melissa, eminent Director of Human Resources at Unilever FA. She shared her enriching career path, while distilling sound advice for building a promising career. Joining this captivating discussion, Mr Souleymane Bamba, Deputy Managing Director of Burger King Accra, and Ms Sagoé Pamela, THINKING's brilliant Operations Director, contributed their expertise during a lively panel discussion, answering participants' informed questions.
This first Meet-Up of the second phase of the programme financed by the German Development Cooperation generated great satisfaction among the programme's beneficiaries, who praised the relevance of the discussions and the added value of the panellists' contributions. The opportunity to engage in dialogue with seasoned professionals was greatly appreciated, underlining the crucial importance of these meetings for the professional development of young people.
In the wake of this success, several other Meet-Ups are planned in the coming months, offering young people an invaluable platform for training and enrichment, and thus increasing their chances of accessing decent employment.
The YOUTH JOB programme, which is supported by the "Decent Work for a Just Transition Special Initiative", implemented by GIZ under the aegis of Invest for Jobs, is firmly committed to helping young people into work.
We would like to express our deep gratitude to all the participants, panellists and valued partners who contributed to the resounding success of this event.
Yes, at Youth I learned to control my anger, at Youth I learned to love and respect everyone regardless of age or sex, at Youth I learned to give to others without expecting anything in return.
Before Youth, I thought that the main thing to help others was to have a fortune. With Youth, I understood that a presence, a word or a smile was more important; the most important thing is to have love for others and the will to give without expecting anything in return.
Courage, never give up, with effort there is the reward ..., let us work with abnegation and relentlessly.
Investing in others through Youth Institution is the best decision I have made. Today, my life has a meaning, I feel useful for my country and for Africa.
Youth is a family close to my heart because it taught me the gift of self without condition, moreover all the ideas count therefore I trust myself more. I am proud to be a Youtheur.
I see Youth as a large organization, which will be an example, a model, a benchmark for other institutions; the institution that will make the difference by its singularity, and I intend to give myself body and soul with the help of all so that we can get there.
Be conscious of our values and skills. Be responsible so that you can take care of yourself.
My adventure at Youth remains one of the best things that has ever happened to me in my life; certainly it allowed me to rediscover myself but above all to show my love for God through self-giving.
Before I was very lonely, integrating youth allowed me to learn to work in a team and have easy contact.
I learned to surpass myself and be more disciplined because I am aware that my members look at me and act according to my behavior. I try my best to be an example. My leadership woke up with Youth Institution for Education.
Very sincerely the Youth project is close to my heart and I think about it every day. It's very complicated to juggle between work, family and Youth meetings or concerns, but it's all a question of organization, love and will.
Youth pass, but actions remain, let's make sure we take the necessary actions to positively impact our generation, we do our part with Youth for Education.
We are a family fighting for a noble cause. However alone or accompanied I will always be Youth. Committed, available and determined.
My dream is to have an institution through which we could revolutionize this world through a change of mentality.
We are like the 3 guys on our logo because no matter the difficulties we always stay together with the same determination and eyes fixed on the future.
I feel more responsible, my habits have changed a lot including my posts on social networks, those who usually watch them can testify.
I have a sense of accomplishment when I serve others. Like the hummingbird I do my part for a more aware and committed generation.
A breakthrough, a change, before Youth I was centered on my person, after Youth it is more for the others not necessarily for me, I developed self-giving. My motivations are as follows: Refusal of mediocrity, Restoration the image of the young African, Self-giving.
Life is like a puzzle game in which each youngster must know how to place his piece in order to achieve a better world.
My leitmotif is the change of mentality, the collective awareness for us youth of our potential in order to take control of our future.
I want to give the best version of me to this project. I think that when we do good, we don't need a return, the law of compensation will do it. I would like to give happiness on a large scale with Youth.