The Earn As You Learn Model under the Skilling in Agripreneurship for Increased Youth Employment (SAY) project is an innovative approach to equipping young people with practical skills in agriculture. This model allows participants to generate income while learning, making it a sustainable way to acquire skills.
Here’s how it works:
– *Practical Training*: Participants receive hands-on training in selected agricultural value chains.
– *Income Generation*: Trainees engage in production, management, and marketing of products, earning income while learning.
– *Revenue Sharing*: 80% of sales income goes to the trainees as startup capital, while 20% is retained by the skilling center.
The SAY project, implemented by AVSI Foundation and funded by the Netherlands Embassy, aims to increase agri-skills and employment among youth in Uganda. Over 17,000 youth have been skilled, with 5,500 certified by the Directorate of Industrial Training.
The project’s focus areas include:
– Horticulture production
– Apiary (beekeeping)
– Animal feed formulation
– Mushroom production
– Agro-processing
The Earn As You Learn Model is a game-changer for youth employment in Uganda, offering practical skills and income generation opportunities in agriculture. With the SAY project’s focus on hands-on training and revenue sharing, participants can kickstart their agripreneurial journey.
If you’re interested in learning more, here are some potential next steps:
– Check the AVSI Foundation website or social media for updates on the SAY project.
– Reach out to local agricultural institutions or organizations for more information on the Earn As You Learn Model.
– Consider exploring other agricultural training programs or initiatives in Uganda.
Would you like to know about other initiatives or programs supporting youth employment in Uganda? Or perhaps you’re interested in a specific aspect of agriculture or agripreneurship.