IYF Blog - Posts in technical training

5 Ways to Drive Youth-Inclusive Economic Growth in Africa

In Sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 70 percent of youth have jobs but earn less than $2 a day.. Read more

3 Lessons for Increasing & Sustaining Women’s Participation in Vocational Training

Despite a higher earning and promotion potential in industrial sectors, women aren't accessing these jobs. How do we get more women enrolled?. Read more

CONALEP: Bringing Systems Change to Vocational Training in Mexico

In this post our Executive Vice President for Business Development, Peter Shiras, introduces CONALEP, a key partner in Mexico. He looks at how CONALEP aims to make vocational training more responsive to the needs of students and employers.. Read more

Youth Employment Initiative Launched in South Africa

To address the challenges young people face in South Africa when entering the labor force or starting their own business

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IYF, Caterpillar Foundation & USAID Support Employment for Young Jordanians

Three hundred youth who completed intensive training to fill technician-level positions in several key industrial sectors of the Jordanian economy

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