SayPro, in partnership with the United States Peace Corps, is promoting entrepreneurial education tailored specifically for at-risk youth. SayPro believes that entrepreneurship can empower youth to build their futures, especially in areas with limited job prospects. This initiative offers training in business planning, digital marketing, financial literacy, and innovation. Peace Corps volunteers support SayPro in delivering interactive, project-based learning experiences that spark creativity and resilience. SayPro targets vulnerable groups such as school dropouts, unemployed youth, and young people in post-conflict areas. The goal is to turn challenges into opportunities and promote self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship.
SayPro’s entrepreneurial education programs include mentorship from local business leaders and practical simulations where youth develop real business ideas. Peace Corps volunteers assist in building partnerships with community stakeholders, enabling learners to access local markets and support services. SayPro also provides startup kits and access to microfinance for promising youth-led ventures. By offering these resources, SayPro ensures that learning is not just theoretical but leads to action. These programs foster a growth mindset, helping at-risk youth build confidence and take charge of their future with practical, hands-on experience.
SayPro customizes its curriculum to reflect local economies and cultural contexts. Training is held in community centers and informal venues to maximize access. SayPro includes modules on ethics, environmental sustainability, and social impact to encourage responsible entrepreneurship. Peace Corps volunteers provide guidance and facilitate peer-to-peer learning sessions. SayPro also involves families and communities in the process, creating an ecosystem of support around young entrepreneurs. This approach strengthens social cohesion and builds networks that help youth succeed long after the training ends. SayPro’s holistic model makes entrepreneurship a vehicle for social mobility.
SayPro measures success through business creation rates, income generation, and personal growth metrics. Many participants go on to launch successful ventures or join further education. SayPro’s model has inspired young leaders who now mentor others, creating a cycle of empowerment. With continued Peace Corps collaboration, SayPro plans to replicate this initiative across more regions. SayPro is not just teaching business—it is building resilience, hope, and pathways out of poverty. SayPro stands by its mission to turn today’s at-risk youth into tomorrow’s changemakers through education and opportunity.