SayPro, in collaboration with the United States Peace Corps, is tackling youth unemployment by expanding access to vocational training programs. SayPro understands that many young people lack the skills needed for today’s job market. That’s why SayPro partners with local institutions and vocational centers to offer training in areas like carpentry, plumbing, IT, and agriculture. Peace Corps volunteers assist SayPro by developing course content and mentoring students. SayPro ensures that each training program is responsive to market demands, equipping youth with employable skills. SayPro’s commitment is to turn job seekers into job creators, lifting communities through workforce readiness and economic empowerment.
SayPro also promotes apprenticeships and internships as part of its vocational training model. SayPro partners with local businesses to place graduates in real-world settings where they gain practical experience. Peace Corps volunteers support SayPro’s work by facilitating these partnerships and ensuring trainees receive quality mentorship. SayPro provides toolkits, startup capital, and guidance for those interested in launching their own microenterprises. SayPro’s model focuses on sustainability—ensuring youth not only find jobs but build lasting careers. By removing barriers to skill-building, SayPro is unlocking a new era of youth empowerment and self-reliance, one that is vital for the prosperity of disadvantaged communities.
SayPro invests heavily in outreach, targeting rural and urban youth who may have dropped out of school or been left behind. SayPro holds community fairs and information sessions to raise awareness about vocational training options. With Peace Corps volunteers, SayPro also develops multilingual learning materials to be inclusive. SayPro ensures that training includes soft skills, like communication and teamwork, making graduates more adaptable. Youth trained by SayPro have reported increased confidence, income, and a greater sense of purpose. By empowering youth with skills, SayPro is helping them break cycles of poverty and create meaningful futures for themselves and their communities.
SayPro measures success through employment rates, income growth, and business creation by its program graduates. SayPro collects stories and data to demonstrate the long-term benefits of its training programs. These insights guide improvements and help attract more funding and support. SayPro also lobbies for policy change to make vocational education a priority in national development agendas. Through its dynamic partnership with the Peace Corps, SayPro is building a world where every young person has access to the tools, knowledge, and opportunities needed to succeed. SayPro’s belief is simple: skilled youth build strong communities and resilient nations.