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Skill Up! [4 weeks]

Young Focus for Education and Development Foundation Inc.·Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Global Volunteer

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools, or Foundations in various Countries/Territories.

English, Filipino

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
This project contributes to SDG #8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, particularly by supporting young people not in employment, education, or training (NEETs) in developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to access meaningful career opportunities.
This project contributes to,
Image: Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.6

Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.6

By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives, beneficiary assessment and profiling
Creation of Personal Development Plan for beneficiaries
Preparing the activities that will be done in the following weeks and receiving feedback from the partners and AIESEC
Run the initial assessment needed for measuring the outcome/ impact of the project
Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and discuss about the outcome of the project
Week 2
Workshop: Introduction to Soft and Hard Skills
Activity: Skill-specific mentorship sessions where professionals mentor small groups of participants, giving hands-on guidance and advice on honing hard skills like data analysis, digital marketing, or project management.
Offer workshops that cover foundational digital skills (eg, Microsoft Office, digital collaboration) alongside those focused on high-demand skills (e.g., programming, entrepreneurship)
Soft skill workshops based on demands and needs of participants. (communication, leadership, problem solving, adaptability, time management etc
Workshop: Empowering Futures - introduction to SDG 8
Week 3
Activity: introduce the beneficiaries to professionals from different work fields, so that youth can learn more about the diversity of job opportunities and their needed hard skills
Workshop: Self Branding. How to "sell" yourself?
Workshop: Application procedures. How to create a CV, write motivation letter and do an interview?
Practice: Let participants do mock application procedures and give them feedback on the output job applications, interviews)
Plan a Career Day event where professionals from diverse fields discuss their roles, share career insights, and answer beneficiaries' questions about job opportunities.
Week 4
Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results (skills evaluation development, #beneficiaries that got a job)
Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
Career day and closing day with beneficiaries
Debrief the impact of the project, how the beneficiaries developed, discuss about what went well and even better if and include this in the report
Collect data from beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)

Working hours

Tuesday to Saturday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
Canada
Estimated process time is not yet available.

Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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