Technical and Adaptable Training in Solar PV and E-Mobility (Renewable Energy) for Women
Timeline: 2025-2027
| Amount of Young Women | 50 | 100 | 200 | 400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | EUR 61.000 | EUR 130.000 | EUR 262.000 | EUR 385.000 |
Why?
Lack of urgency and tangible solutions
- 23 million young people in Africa are currently unemployed, with projections for 2030 indicating an increase to 27 million. Additionally, 40% of those employed are experiencing working poverty, earning between US$ 2.15 and US$ 3.65 per day.
- There is high unemployment rate among the youth, particularly young women, who have been historically marginalized from the workforce.
Objective
Untapped renewable energy potential
- East Africa boasts considerable untapped potential in solar, wind, and geothermal energy sources. Finite energy sources are often imported, requiring foreign currency payments, making local renewable energy solutions more critical in the economy. Ensuring the population is equipped with the necessary skills play a vital role in the development of technical and adaptable training in Solar PV and E-Mobility (renewable energy) for women.
Equip young talents to seize their opportunity with Solar PV and E-mobility
- We exemplify the benefits of the renewable energy in driving economic development, and the creation of job opportunities for young graduates.
What?
Technical training in Solar PV and E-mobility
- Focus on clear professional pathways for trainees, ensuring the finding of relevant employment in their own locations.
- Address the specific obstacles in semi-rural areas and opportunities within local contexts.
How?
Training both at the metropolitan and semi-rural level
- Many talented individuals interested in renewable energy cannot afford to travel and stay in metropolitan areas for education.
- Three (3) weeks technical training program complemented with ‘smart specialization’.
Linking training with activities before and during job acquisition
- Job competent is more than technical know-how. It is complemented with soft skills and activities that acknowledge the current challenges of the job market. Therefore, we aim to develop trainings that connect practical and credible resources for trainees to improve their job conditions like:
- Innovative business skills to further develop one’s skills.
- Understanding the needed resources to ensure a safe work environment.
- Innovative business skills to develop oneself as self-employed.
Call for Partnership Action
Timeline: 2024
Budget: EUR 5.000
The project aims to review and tailor existing educational materials to address gender systematic obstacles and boost the potential for trainees to find employment afterwards.
Timeline: 2024-2025
Budget: EUR 100.000
The project aims to unlock renewable energy potentials in semi-rural areas through the development of innovative solutions leading to scalable benefits for broader communities.
Timeline: 2025-2027
Budget: EUR 60.000
The project aims to connect youths with temporal and multi-level job opportunities, private sector partners, trainings, e-commerce, and affiliate partners in renewable energy.
Timeline: 2025-2027
Budget: in-kind donations
The project aims to fabricate and furbish specialized training hardware to ensure the skills development of the young talents.
