Scholarships for technical training help young people transition from school in Amazonian villages to life in the city. We will offer 6 scholarships that cover everything start to finish, including housing and food, to ensure young people can focus on their studies. Public technical training centres offer one-year courses that lead to jobs with real demand, so students can start earning straight away. This way they can save money for the next stage of their educational and employment journeys.
Young people in Amazonian villages have limited opportunities after school. They have to move to the city for work or study, far from their families, and often do so without sufficient planning or resources. Lack of vocational orientation means students don't consider their interests and abilities, or the financial and support networks they need when moving to the city. Without direct opportunities after school, young people are left vulnerable to exploitation or work in illegal industries.
The project provides full, year-long scholarships to six motivated students. The scholarships cover tuition fees for technical training, accommodation, food, study materials, laptops and connectivity. They also include psychosocial support from the Amantani team, to help young people navigate the transition from school to further education, to employment. The team also works to build connections with local employers and employment agencies and map out potential opportunities.
A young person who receives support to transition from a rural village to the city is more likely to succeed. They will have a better idea of what's coming and a clear plan. The student won't have to worry about food or accommodation, so they can put all their energy into studies. They will have someone to turn to for support during tough times. When young people learn a trade that leads to direct employment, they can support themselves during their next steps in further study or work.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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