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.
The Youth Job programme, a capacity-building programme to facilitate the employability of 100 young graduates seeking professional opportunities, was launched on Thursday 1 February 2024 in Abidjan.
Initiated and piloted by the International Youth Organisation YOUTH EDUCATION through its AY SOLUTIONS Centre, this project is being carried out with the financial support of the "Decent Employment for a Just Transition Special Initiative", implemented by GIZ Côte d'Ivoire, operating under the "Invest for Jobs" brand.
At the launch ceremony, which took place at the Palm Club Hotel, the founder of Youth Education, Franck Gozé, reaffirmed the ambitions of this programme for the professional integration of young graduates in Côte d'Ivoire. "Through our Youth Job programme, Youth Education aims to help achieve the goal of zero unemployment in Côte d'Ivoire. We are just at the beginning of an adventure that aims to extend throughout Côte d'Ivoire and even beyond, integrating a larger number of young people with each new edition".
Aurore Clenat, Project Coordinator of the GIZ programme that implements Invest for Jobs in Côte d'Ivoire, also welcomed the collaboration with Youth Education and expressed her faith that the programme's objectives would be achieved. "The German Development Cooperation has renewed its confidence in Youth Education for this new edition, because of its reliability, proven experience and the excellent results obtained in the previous edition. The fact that we can count on a local partner in our commitment to employment in Côte d'Ivoire encourages us to step up our investment in this type of project", she declared.
The launch ceremony continued with a presentation of the programme by the deputy project manager, Monie Tchriffo. Participants were also given tips on how to make the most of the experience.
The Youth Job programme will run for ten months. It will include training modules on technical skills, cross-cutting skills and entrepreneurial skills. Participants will also benefit from individual support throughout the process of their professional integration.
The beneficiaries of the programme expressed their delight at being able to take part in this initiative. "Since leaving school, I've found it very difficult to get a job. I'd like to thank Youth Education for this opportunity, and I'm determined to do everything I can to find a job," said one participant.
Youth Education, an international youth organisation set up in 2015, has already trained thousands of young people, contributing to their professional integration. The institution was awarded the National Award of Excellence for the Best Youth Organisation in 2022. The launch of the Youth Job programme marks a new step towards the professional empowerment of young people in Côte d'Ivoire.
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.