WORK READINESS PROGRAMS
Work Readiness Programs are structured initiatives designed to prepare individuals—especially new graduates and job seekers—for successful entry into the workforce. These programs focus on developing essential employability skills. They may also include career guidance, CV writing, interview preparation, and workplace exposure. The goal is to bridge the gap between education and employment, enhance confidence, and increase job placement and retention rates.
HOW WE BUILD CAPABILITIES
Training in trades such as plumbing, welding, tailoring, electrical installation, carpentry, mechanics, and hairdressing.
Introduce ICT skills relevant to the trade (e.g., digital tailoring design, online marketing, mobile payments).
Support learners in obtaining recognized certificates (e.g., DIT, UBTEB, or other national vocational bodies).
Provide graduates with basic tools or capital to start their own businesses.
Flexible, competency-based programs tailored to local job market demands.
Support small businesses in product development, legal registration, and accessing markets.
Includes communication, problem-solving, teamwork, time management, and personal grooming.
Help graduates form working groups, SACCOS, or cooperatives for joint business ventures.
For those seeking self-employment after acquiring a trade – includes pricing, budgeting, marketing, and customer service.
Give trainees platforms to showcase products and services for wider exposure.
What specific gaps do you observe in the attitudes, skills, or behavior of new entrants or young professionals that affect their integration and performance in the workplace?
Do you currently have any structured onboarding, mentorship, or training programs to support the transition of new hires or interns into your workplace culture and expectations?
