Practical Skills for Real World Opportunities
The Skills Academy expands education opportunities for young people by equipping them with practical competencies and life skills that are often not included in formal education systems.
The program creates alternative learning pathways for youth who dropped out of school or were unable to continue formal education, helping them reconnect with learning and transition toward employment, entrepreneurship, and community leadership.
Our core Approaches
Structured Learning Paths
The Skills Academy offers progressive and organized training modules across various vocational fields, allowing learners to gradually build competencies and confidence.
Practical Skills Education
Learners receive hands on training in practical trades and creative industries, including: Barista and bartending, ICT and digital literacy, Welding, Arts and creative expression, Acrobatics, Drawing and design, Entrepreneurship and teamwork
Internships & Work Experience
Before graduation, learners participate in internships, volunteering opportunities, or supervised work placements to bridge the gap between training and employment.
This real world experience helps youth gain confidence, professional exposure, and workplace readiness.
Key Axes of Intervention and Main Activities
Vocational Training for Youth in Burundi’s Promising Job Market
- Strengthening life skills to support youth employability and professional integration
- Identification of promising sectors aligned with local market needs
- Development of technical and vocational skills adapted to different trades
- Provision of training equipment and materials
- Strengthening practical skills through workshops and hands-on training activities
Capacity Building in Entrepreneurial Skills
- Development of entrepreneurial mindset and personal skills among youth
- Introduction to basic entrepreneurship and financial education
- Strengthening entrepreneurial capacities to support economic opportunities
- Support and guidance for the formalization of income-generating activities
Career Guidance and Professional Integration Support
- Establishment of practical internships within companies
- Delivery of employability coaching sessions
- Development of partnerships with local businesses
- Facilitation of networking events and job fairs for youth
- Support for the creation and development of income-generating initiatives
Investing in Skills Today for a Stronger Economic Future Tomorrow
Through vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and labor market integration, this initiative contributes to inclusive economic growth and sustainable employment opportunities for youth in Burundi.