The program aims to help the youth find, at an early age, the area of study that best suits their desire, aspiration and passion. Often, the youth is pushed into studying a subject imposed by parents and/or the society. When an early awareness program is in place, often the young men and women are better prepared to choose and decide what they want to study when their reach college.
The program primarily targets young men and women, those who may or may not have access to higher education or vocational training opportunities by helping them be aware of all the option of studies or skill development programs they can obtain in the area of their interest and passion.
The program strives to encourage young individuals to understand the value of education and vocational training and help them make the decision on which field of education they want to pursue. The program will also inspire them to chase their educational aspirations, which in turn will empower them with the tools and resources necessary to succeed.
YMY strives to make create awareness through a network of mentors, who are typically accomplished individuals in relevant fields. These mentors guide and support young individuals, providing them with insights and advice regarding education and vocational training, thus avoiding re-inventing the wheel or lean from the mistake of others.
When young men and women are made aware at an early age – say from the age of 15 – of the various fields of studies to choose from and what each entail, they can gain a better understanding of the opportunities that education and vocational trainings can provide. They can receive personalized guidance from mentors, develop relevant skills, and access resources to overcome any barriers they may face.
No, the program is designed to be accessible and free of charge to all young individuals interested in participating.
Interested individuals can visit the program’s website and complete the registration process to be a mentor or creator of awareness. YMY can then create a platform for these individuals so they help young men and women still in high school or college to better prepare themselves for the professional world.
Some of the long-term goals include increasing the number of African youths pursuing higher education and vocational training, reducing the lack or absence of skilled force that is critical to driving the economy of a nation. Korea is where it is today thanks to the highly skilled force the country was producing through the TVET programs. Statistics shows that TVET graduates have a higher than 90% rate of being employed.
The aim of YMY is making Ethiopia an example to emulate. We will strive to make Ethiopia’s Polytechnic Colleges a Center of Excellence.
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