Image: Skill Up! [4 weeks]

Skill Up! [4 weeks]

_ghamer·Mansoura, Mansoura Qism 2, El Mansoura, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt

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
Determine outcome measurement system and data collection materials
Develop an assessment(with partner or teacher support)to evaluate beneficiaries' soft and hard skills
Create and prepare materials for sessions, dynamics, and workshops ofthe following weeks
Analyze country-level youth employability and job-hunting challenges
Onboarding space with a partner representative to understand the context and urgent needs of youth
Week 2
Create a Personal Development Plan (PDP) for each participant
Introductory session with beneficiaries, including presentation of volunteers and project objectives
Assess current hard and soft skills to identify improvement areas
Set up a mentorship or buddy program based on desired soft skills development
Coordinate individual sessions to identify skills to develop
Week 3
Introspection activities to help participants identify strengths, weaknesses, and soft skills to improve
Soft skills workshops tailored to participant needs
Development spaces using games, role plays, dynamics, and roundtables (solution-oriented thinking, world citizenship, empowerment, self-awareness)
Continue buddy and coaching dynamics
Week 4
Practical workshops on essential 21st-century hard skills (digital work, Microsoft packages, etc.)
Practical workshops on high-demand skills (programming, entrepreneurship, UX design, etc.
Practical workshops aligned with participants' ambitions and talents
Continue buddy and coaching dynamics
Activity: Introduce beneficiaries to professionals from different fields to explore job opportunities and required hard skills

Working hours

Monday to Thursday

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sunday

9:00 am - 3:00 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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