Kenya Youth Employment and Skills (K-YES) Program

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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.

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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

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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

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Sector:

• Agribusiness

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