Image: Skill Up! [4 weeks]

Skill Up! [4 weeks]

CT University·Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Global Volunteer

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools, or Foundations in various Countries/Territories.

English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
The project aims to impact SDG #8 by providing young people with soft and hard skills trainings, needed to qualify for a decent job, and career guidance.
This project contributes to,
Image: Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.6

Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.6

By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Onboarding space with partner representative to understand the context and urgent needs of the youth.
Analyse country issues regarding youth employability and job-hunting related topics in the country.
Create and prepare material for the sessions, dynamics and workshops of the following weeks.
With the help of the partner or teacher, create an assessment to evaluate beneficiaries soft and hard skills
Determine measure of outcome system and material to be use
Week 2
Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives.
Mentorship/buddy program based on what soft skills participants want to develop
Assessment of their current hard and soft skills: where can they improve?
Coordinate sessions with individual participants to identify what skills they want to develop. Set up a PDP with them.
Week 3
Practical workshops for hard skills that fit with the ambitions and talents of participants
Continue with buddy and coaching dynamics.
Activity: introspection space for participants to realize their own strengths and weaknesses and identify what soft skills they have and what can they improve
Practical workshops for hard skills that are needed in the 21st century (working digitally, microsoft packages etc.)
Continue with buddy and coaching dynamics.
Week 4
Workshop: Application procedures. How to create a CV, write motivation letter and do an interview?
Build final project report and present to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
Collect data from project beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
Analyse data to determinate outcome results.

Working hours

Monday to Friday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
Canada
Estimated process time is not yet available.

Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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