SayPro, in partnership with the United States Peace Corps, is supporting vocational education and training programs for people engaged in informal employment. SayPro recognizes that millions of workers in informal sectors—such as street vendors, artisans, and day laborers—lack formal training and career growth opportunities. SayPro’s programs offer short-term, practical skills development tailored to the needs of informal workers. By investing in vocational education, SayPro helps individuals increase income, job security, and dignity.
SayPro collaborates with local training centers, employers, and trade associations to offer accessible courses in trades like carpentry, tailoring, digital literacy, and agriculture. With Peace Corps support, SayPro also provides entrepreneurship training to help informal workers grow their businesses. SayPro emphasizes certification to ensure skills are recognized and transferable. These programs empower participants to improve their livelihoods and transition into more stable economic roles.
SayPro includes financial literacy, workplace safety, and customer service in its training curriculum. Peace Corps volunteers assist SayPro in facilitating workshops, identifying market trends, and linking participants to local job opportunities. SayPro also supports female informal workers by offering child-friendly training spaces and flexible learning hours. These vocational programs are not only practical but transformative, enabling people to rise above subsistence living and plan for their futures.
SayPro evaluates impact through income improvements, employment stability, and business growth among participants. SayPro uses this data to expand training offerings and strengthen partnerships with microfinance institutions and cooperatives. With Peace Corps collaboration, SayPro is bringing vocational education to more informal workers across rural and urban communities. SayPro is committed to inclusive economic development that uplifts all workers. Through skill-building and empowerment, SayPro turns informal labor into pathways to prosperity.