Malagasy students - access to employability in IT

Dear supporter of Malagasy youth and access to education in IT!

Your support has been able to create lasting change for so many youth in Madagascar.  As you know our mission:  

PN's mission is to unlock the potential of disadvantaged youths by giving them access to education, and the means to acquire key soft and hard skills in the digital sector. We provide training in our centers in Southeast Asia, and a preparatory program to enter university at our center in Madagascar.

Our training programs are aimed at vulnerable young people aged 17 to 23. Our beneficiaries are selected based on their extremely precarious economic situation. They mainly come from remote and rural areas where education and employment opportunities are scarce, and do not have the means to pursue higher education.We are committed to gender parity -at least half of our students are girls. The selection process includes a motivational interview, English, mathematics and logic tests and a home visits.

Context in Madagascar: Madagascar is one of the 5 poorest countries in the world. Only 11% of Malagasy people have formal employment. Two thirds of the population are under 25 years old and about 500,000 young people enter the job market each year. The enrollment rate falls to 13% for higher education. However, the island faces a growing need for qualified workers in the digital field.

Because of your support, PN in Madagascar was able to welcome 100 youth to be supported in our center - Thank you!  

More about PNM's training: PNM provides a one-year post-high school preparatory course to young Malagasy students. The training is divided between academic classes and pro-bono interventions from private companies supporting the project. The program emphasizes innovative educational approaches to foster problem-solving skills and adaptability. Comprising four modules, students explore applied sciences, IT, languages, and soft skills. They gain industry insights through visits to universities and companies, culminating in a one-month internship. At the end of this preparatory year, we guide our students towards post graduate studies through a tailored guidance adapted to their skills, their desires and in line with the needs of the local market. Those who pursue their studies (90% of our two frst classes) are offered scholarships as well as a socio-educational follow-up until they find stable employment.

Links:

• 2023 PN Annual Report