SayPro, in partnership with the United States Peace Corps, is expanding access to vocational education for underserved populations to reduce unemployment and promote economic inclusion. SayPro offers training in trades like tailoring, carpentry, welding, agriculture, and digital services. Peace Corps volunteers assist SayPro in developing relevant curricula and facilitating hands-on learning in rural and peri-urban areas. SayPro believes that practical education can transform lives by equipping people with market-ready skills and opening paths to self-reliance. These vocational centers also serve as community hubs for learning, innovation, and empowerment, especially for youth and women.
SayPro’s vocational programs prioritize accessibility, inclusivity, and flexibility. SayPro offers mobile training units and evening classes to accommodate people with different schedules and responsibilities. Peace Corps support enables SayPro to reach remote areas and provide instruction in local languages. SayPro also ensures gender-sensitive learning environments, with female instructors and mentorship available. By addressing local job market needs, SayPro ensures that trainees are not only skilled but also employable. Vocational training with SayPro includes entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and job readiness, helping participants transition from learning to earning.
SayPro partners with local businesses and cooperatives to create internship and apprenticeship opportunities for trainees. Peace Corps volunteers help SayPro facilitate job fairs, business plan competitions, and mentorship networks. SayPro also works with government agencies to promote certification, licensing, and support for small enterprise development. By linking education to employment, SayPro builds a bridge between talent and opportunity. SayPro’s approach reflects its core values of empowerment, collaboration, and sustainability—ensuring that education leads to real, measurable change in the lives of underserved individuals and families.
SayPro tracks employment outcomes, skill improvements, and income growth among graduates. These metrics help SayPro adapt programs and advocate for public investment in vocational education. With Peace Corps collaboration, SayPro is scaling this model across different regions, focusing on youth, women, and people with disabilities. SayPro envisions a world where everyone has the tools and knowledge to earn a dignified living and contribute to community growth. Through vocational education, SayPro is investing in people, unlocking potential, and building pathways out of poverty—one skill at a time.