Rolan Foundation is excited to announce its partnership with the Emmanuel Ivorgba Centre, a collaboration focused on enhancing employability and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth across Nigeria. This partnership represents a significant stride in our collective mission to empower young people through comprehensive training and resources, fostering a more vibrant and economically inclusive future.
Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship
Together, we are implementing a range of initiatives designed to equip young individuals with the skills and opportunities needed to succeed in the workforce and entrepreneurial ventures:
- Youth Connect Initiative Program: This flagship program is centered on providing intensive employability and entrepreneurship training. Key components include:
- Comprehensive Training: Offering skill-building workshops, mentorship, and hands-on experiences to prepare youth for the job market and entrepreneurial endeavors.
- Job Placement and Internship Opportunities: Facilitating connections between trained individuals and potential employers or internship providers to ensure practical experience and job readiness
- Entrepreneurship Support: Providing resources, guidance, and funding opportunities to support young entrepreneurs in starting and growing their own businesses.
- Online Community Tool: We are developing an accessible online platform that will serve as a hub for continuous learning, networking, and support. This tool will offer:
- Educational Resources: Access to a wealth of materials and courses on various aspects of employability and entrepreneurship.
- Networking Opportunities: Forums and events that connect young individuals with industry professionals, mentors, and
peers. - Ongoing Support: Regular updates, webinars, and interactive sessions to keep participants engaged and informed.
Impact and Outreach
Our collaboration also focuses on maximizing the reach and impact of our initiatives:
- National Reach: Leveraging our combined networks to ensure that the programs and resources are available to youth across all regions of Nigeria, including underserved areas.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Implementing robust systems to track the progress and outcomes of our initiatives, ensuring that we continuously improve and adapt to meet the needs of our participants.
- Success Stories and Advocacy: Highlighting the achievements of program participants and advocating for greater support and recognition of youth employability and entrepreneurship.
Through this partnership, the Rolan Foundation and Emmanuel Ivorgba Centre are dedicated to transforming the landscape of youth development in Nigeria. Our joint efforts aim to provide valuable opportunities, foster innovation, and create pathways for success that will have a lasting positive impact on the lives of young people across the country.