FKEin partnership with the International Rescue Committee conducted a forumfor discussion on youth employability and enterprise development. The event which was held at Kempinski hosted a number of our members who came together to share views on the engagement of the private sector in providing a platformfor the youth employment and sustainable livelihoods.
The theme, "Promoting skills development and employment for vulnerable youth", formed the basis of a panel discussion whose deliberations highlighted the following key issues:
The Federation has been working towards addressing most of the issues that were highlighted.We shall soon be calling upon you to attend the launch of a program we are calling the Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN), to help form a network of employers who can support the vulnerable youth acquire skills and opportunities at workplaces.