USAID/KEA
Development Organization
RTI International
Implementing Partner
30 September 2015 to 29 September 2020
Project Timeline
USD21,917,718
Project Budget
30,000 youth between 18-35 years who have not completed secondary school education
Project target
Partners:
Bahati Vocational Training Center
Bura East Vocational Training Center
Chepseon Vocational Training Center
Christian Industrial Training Center
Garissa Vocational Training Center
Kangemi Vocational Training Center
Kinango Vocational Training Center
Kipsmamungut Vocational Training Center
Kiptere Vocational Training Center
Kisongo Vocational Training Center
Manda Vocational Training Center
Mazeras Vocational Training Center
Mufule Vocational Training Center
Naitiri Vocational Training Center
Young Men’s Christian Association NTI
County Governments
Land O Lakes
McKinsey & Company Social
InitiativeMobile Accord
National Youth Bunge Association
SSG Advisor
International Rescue Committee
Contact:
Pamela Wesonga
Youth Development Specialist
T 254 20 3632486
Kenya Youth Employment and Skills (K-YES) Program
USAID’s K-YES activity gives motivated but disenfranchised youth the skills and support they need to compete and succeed in the workplace. The activity connects young Kenyans to youth-friendly services (e.g., labor market information, financial institutions, and 21st century employability skills), allowing them to make informed and empowered decisions about their careers. With skills and vocational training designed in coordination with local industry, K-YES focuses on building local relationships and capacity to increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of education and employment outcomes.
Activities:
Agribusiness
Improved technical and vocational skills training
Targeted opportunities for entrepreneurship
Increased access to financial services, labor market information and career guidance
Gender equitable approaches to employment
Sustainability through partnership
Location:
Bungoma
Garissa
Kericho
Kisii
Kwale
Migori
Nairobi
Nyeri
West Pokot
Key Focus Areas:
TVET Curriculum Reform (CBET)
Capacity Building
Employment
Life/Employability Skills
Labor Market Information System
Private Sector Engagement
Apprenticeship
Youth instructor Training (TOTs)
Youth Technical Skills Training
Access to Finance & Entrepreneurship
Sector:
Agribusiness