Challenges Group 2023 Youth to Work Program for Young People Across Africa. for Course

Eligibility Criteria

1. Be between 21 to 30 years of age or 21 to 35 for persons with disabilities
2. Have an understanding of business and finance for business, demonstrated through previous work experience and/or hold a relevant university degree
3. Relevant work experience including previous internship, voluntary work etc.
4. Good communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills
5. Interest in small business development, enterprises and entrepreneurship
6. Ability to travel to training and placement
7. Ability to commit to the placement full-time and 2 weeks pre-placement training
8. Must be fluent in both verbal and written English
9. Please note that Youth to Work is only available for residents of UGANDA, ZAMBIA and GHANA

Offered Benefits

• A comprehensive 2 week training program in professional consulting and business improvement skills
• Access to best-practice resources to guide you on placement
• Ongoing training, mentoring and support from Challenges during your enterprise placement
• Unprecedented opportunity to gain valuable insight into all areas of a enterprise and work alongside their senior management team to develop an action plan
• An opportunity to develop your current skill set to improving your employability
• A monthly stipend to cover expenses related to your placement.

Application Process

Click the country section in which you’re eligible and use the link below to apply.

Please ensure that before filling this form, you have thoroughly read the application information.  Answer all questions sincerely and to the best of your knowledge, incomplete forms will not be considered. For both, please attach any relevant academic documents to this application when submitting.