The Entrepreneurship & Vocational Skills Program at Kimisagara YEGO Center equips young people with practical skills and entrepreneurial knowledge that prepare them for self-employment and business creation. This program addresses youth unemployment by nurturing innovation, hands-on skills, and confidence to succeed in the job market or start and grow their own ventures.

Key Components

1. Entrepreneurship Training

• Training on business planning, financial literacy, marketing, and customer service.
• Support in identifying viable business ideas and developing business models.
• Access to mentors, coaches, and role models in the business community.
• Workshops on innovation, business ethics, and managing micro-enterprises.

2. Start-up Support & Access to Opportunities

• Linkages to micro-finance institutions, youth cooperatives, and business competitions.
• Exposure to real business environments through visits, exhibitions, and internships.
• Platforms to showcase youth-led products and services.
• Guidance on how to formalize and register small businesses.

3. Vocational Skills Development

Hands-on training in demand-driven trades, including:

• Tailoring and Fashion Design
• Beauty and Hairdressing
• Hospitality and Hotel Management
• Photography and Graphic Design

These practical trainings are designed to provide youth with employable skills that meet market demands and enable them to either seek employment or launch their own small businesses.