About the Program

The Entrepreneurship and Skills Development Program focuses on equipping youth with practical, market relevant skills that improve employability, create job opportunities, and promote self reliance. Through this program, young people are trained, mentored, guided, and supported to develop income generating abilities and meaningful career pathways.

We work with vulnerable urban youth who often lack access to training, capital, and opportunities. This program helps them transition from unemployment and uncertainty to productivity, independence, and hope.

What the Program Provides

Practical Skills Training
Training youth in relevant hands on and market driven skills.

Entrepreneurship Training
Business knowledge, startup guidance, and enterprise development.

Business Mentorship
Coaching, guidance, and advisory support for young entrepreneurs.

Apprenticeship Placement
Placement into learning environments to gain real work experience.

Market Linkages
Support in identifying opportunities, networks, and supply channels.

Access to Business Information
Guidance on resources, tools, financial services, and sustainability.

Income Generating Activities (IGAs)

To strengthen sustainability and support youth employment, YOTTCO implements various Income Generating Activities (IGAs). These activities create training opportunities, employment pathways, and internal revenue to support ongoing youth programs.

Key IGAs Implemented

  • Production of Tea and Food Spices (packaged in bottles)

  • Production of Craft Shoes in partnership with Joeg Artcraft

  • Liquid and Bar Soap production

  • Consultancy training services in practical entrepreneurship for individuals, organizations, and institutions

Who We Serve Through This Program

This program supports adolescents and youth aged 10 to 30 years who face economic and social barriers to opportunity. Beneficiaries include:

  • Unemployed youth

  • Out of school youth

  • Refugee youth

  • Youth with disabilities

  • Young mothers

  • Unemployed graduates

  • Youth aspiring to start businesses

Support Young People to Build Better Futures