Engaging Youth in Latin America
Engaging Youth in Latin America
With the support of the Alcoa Community Foundation, CHF International is implementing the Youth Engagement for Advancing Hope (YEAH) program in the cities of
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Leverage local organizations to build their capacity to provide effective vocational training and job placement programs
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Target at-risk youth—those who are unemployed, under-employed, unskilled or disabled
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Engage the local private-sector to enhance economic growth and private enterprise in the local communities by employing the newly-trained youth
In both cities, the program aims to enhance the quality of youth-focused programs, increase the number of young men and women in vocational training programs, and increase the direct involvement of the private-sector in youth engagement.
Area of expertise: Economic Development, Public-Private Partnerships, Voc. Training & Workforce Dev., Youth