Economic Empowerment
Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative in conjunction with U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria for youth skill acquisition, internship & mentorship in underserved communities.
Overview
Your Success, Our Impact
Project IKỌṢẸ – an initiative for skill acquisition, internship and mentorship for self development through collaboration with local thriving businesses.
- Training
- Internship
- Mentorship
Projects
Partners
Working with stakeholders with various sectors (i.e. private, public, and academia).
Participants
Ranging from beneficiaries to trainers in different vocations like fashion design, etc.
Project
Project Ikọṣẹ is being piloted at Sogunro Community, Iwaya, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
Patronage
Received funding from the U.S. Government, disbursed from taxpayers' monies.
News
Implement. Monitor. Outcome.
Goal
Strategic Objectives
01
Provide vocational skills training to youths aged 18-25 years.
02
Facilitate internships for participants in local businesses.
03
Establish mentorship programs with 50% of the trainers.
Contact
Let's Work Together
Our goal is to empower young people in marginalised communities with essential vocational skills, thereby redirecting participants towards productive careers and fostering community development through collaboration with local businesses.