Challenges Group Youth to Work Program for Young People Across Africa 2022

The Youth to Work program seeks to recruit young and enthusiastic professionals looking for an opportunity to learn new business and consultancy skills and apply them in a real business environment, and contribute to the wider community.

Roles

• Conduct an in-depth audit of the enterprise’s strengths and areas for development in one of the following three areas: operations, finance or sales and marketing.
• Develop an action plan based on your analysis to help the enterprise to improve and prepare for growth.
• Work closely with the Challenges staff and enterprise leadership team to deliver the action plan.
• Deliver capacity building sessions which improve the SGBs partnerships, communication and opportunities.
• Deliver key employment readiness workshops to university students.

About Challenges Group

The Challenges Group is an international business development consultancy that specializes in working with small and medium-sized enterprises, offering effective and impactful business solutions. Since 1999, we have worked in both the public and private sectors, delivering operational and advisory services. We have over 20 years of experience in understanding challenges faced by SMEs and finding solutions that work specifically for each business’ needs. Our network of consultants and experts is passionate about partnering with you on your journey to sustainable growth. Challenge... ... read more

Youth to Work Program

Aim and Benefits of Youth to Work Program

• A comprehensive 2 week training program in professional consulting and business improvement skills
• Access to best-practice resources to guide you on placement
• Ongoing training, mentoring and support from Challenges during your enterprise placement
• Unprecedented opportunity to gain valuable insight into all areas of a enterprise and work alongside their senior management team to develop an action plan
• An opportunity to develop your current skill set to improving your employability
• A monthly stipend to cover expenses related to your placement.

Requirements for Youth to Work Program Qualification

1. Be between 21 to 30 years of age or 21 to 35 for persons with disabilities
2. Have an understanding of business and finance for business, demonstrated through previous work experience and/or hold a relevant university degree
3. Relevant work experience including previous internship, voluntary work etc.
4. Good communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills
5. Interest in small business development, enterprises and entrepreneurship
6. Ability to travel to training and placement
7. Ability to commit to the placement full-time and 2 weeks pre-placement training
8. Must be fluent in both verbal and written English
9. Please note that Youth to Work is only available for residents of UGANDA, ZAMBIA and GHANA

Interview date, Process and Venue for Youth to Work Program

Once Successful

1. You will be invited to the next round of the recruitment process.
2. You will be required to travel to and from the business placement location as well as the training place.
3. You will be required to commit 100% of your time during the placement.
4. You will be held to a code of conduct throughout the program placement, which will be made available to you at the first day of your training.

THE 5 PILLARS ON WHICH YOU ARE ASSESSED

• Effective communication
• Critical thinking
• Understanding the bigger picture
• Planning and managing work
• Managing relationships

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Click the country section in which you’re eligible and use the link below to apply.

Please ensure that before filling this form, you have thoroughly read the application information.  Answer all questions sincerely and to the best of your knowledge, incomplete forms will not be considered. For both, please attach any relevant academic documents to this application when submitting.

For more details, visit Challenges Group website.