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YEP, NYSS launch 6-month training program for youth

The Youth Empowerment Project in partnership with the National Youth Service Scheme under the Ministry of Youth and Sports has launched an accelerated apprenticeship training programme for youth under the age of 18-35 targeting 150 young people across the country. The skills training areas include plumbing, rice agronomy, tailoring, brick laying and auto-mechanic/auto electrical.... Read more

Skills for Youth employment fund launched

News outlet: The Point

Gambia’s trade minister Dr. Isatou Touray last Wednesday presided over the launching of skills for youth employment fund at the coastal community of Bakau. The fund is developed under the Youth Empowerment project (YEP). The National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) will jointly operate it.... Read more

Enhancing skills training opportunities for Gambian youth

News outlet: The Stone Circle

The Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) joined forces with the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) to increase technical and vocational skills training opportunities for Gambian youth. The pilot phase of the Skills for Youth Employment (SkYE) Fund was launched on 7th March 2018 and is open for applications from interested training institutions, private sector companies and industry associations.... Read more

Youth Pavilion @ GCCI Trade Fair Gambia International

News outlet: The Stone Circle

The Gambia Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Agriculture and Employers’ Association (GCCI) invites for the 11th edition of Trade Fair Gambia International (TFGI) to be held from 15th to 30th April 2017. Theme: Connecting Businesses, Creating Opportunities. The Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) is pleased to support youth enterprises through a Youth Pavilion at the 2018 Trade Fair Gambia International (TFGI). ... Read more

Gambia: GYIN Gambia 2nd Edition Rural Youth Award set for April 2018

News outlet: Freedom Newspaper

Preparations are in high gear for the much awaited 2nd Edition of the Rural Youth Award 2018 schedule on the 27- 28 April, 2018 at The Gambia Songhai Initiative (GSI), Chamen, North Bank Region (NBR). This year’s award is expected to gather more than 300 delegates, under the theme “Linking Stakeholders in the Agricultural Value Chain,... Read more

Young entrepreneurs hold 2nd job fair

News outlet: The Standard

Young Entrepreneurship Association, YEA, in partnership with Youth Empowerment Project has held its 2nd edition of job fair and an entrepreneurship summit. The event took place from 15-16 February 2018 at Kairaba Beach Hotel in Senegambia. It seeks to empower Gambian youths to become job creators by promoting entrepreneurship.... Read more

Banjul South NAM hailed for reviving Crab Island School

News outlet: The Point

The minister of Higher Education Research Science and Technology, Badara A. Joof, has hailed Hon. Ousman Sillah, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Banjul South being proactive bringing back Crab Island High School to live.... Read more

YOUTH FORUM: UN SG’s Youth Envoy visit to Gambia

News outlet: The Point

United Nations Secretary General Special Envoy on Youth has had a fruitful engagement with Gambian young people during her four-day visit to the country which ended last week. Ms. Jayathma Wickramanayake’s visit was meant to meet young people on the ground, learn about the work they are doing and issues they are facing, provide a platform for you... Read more

Youth Forum: National Youth Council hails gov’t for supporting NYACONF

News outlet: The Point

The members and staff of National Youth Council and the entire youth fraternity of The Gambia, has thanked the Government of The Gambia under the dynamic leadership of His Excellency President Adama Barrow for the endorsement and support towards the successful hosting of the 12th edition of the National Youth Conference and Festival (NAYCONF 2017) held in Basse, Upper River Region.... Read more

YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT + JOB FAIR HELD PITCHING CONTEST

News outlet: The Stone Circle

Youth Entrepreneurship Summit + Job Fair held its semifinal pitching contest on Friday 02nd February 2018 at the Startup Incubator Office in Kanifing. The main aim of the pitching contest was to select the finalists who will take part in the final contest at Kairaba Beach Hotel. Amongst the 21 contestants, only 12 came out as winners for the final contest.... Read more