About the Program
“Youth Academy” is a program that was developed in partnership with Mentor International and Mentor Germany and implemented in 3 different countries to support youth and their parents in leading healthy lifestyles.
Objectives
- Provide youth with career guidance and inspiration
- Enhance youth’s life skills
- Prevent risky behaviors among youth
SDGs
Youth
1. Self-Esteem
2. Group Dynamics
3. Eective Communication
4. Time Management
5. Conict Resolution
6. Decision-Making
7. CV Writing and Interviewing Skills
8. Public Speaking Skills
Parents
1. Adolescents’ Characteristics
2. Communication Skills
3. Decision-Making
- Identify and contact schools or Community-Based Organizations
- Build the capabilities of program coordinators
- Recruit and train a group of facilitators
- Implement personal and career development sessions with youth
- Implement career inspirational sessions with youth
- Implement positive parenting sessions with caregivers
- Support participants to conduct youth Led initiatives
- Hold a closing ceremony with an inspirational talk by a public figure
- Monitor and Evaluate the program
- Document lessons learned and disseminate knowledge
Youth aged 15-18 years
Parents
In and out of school selling
On-ground
Online
3 to 6 months
6 to 12 sessions
60 minutes per session
15 to 20 participants per session
