EQUIP A MOTHER
THE LEADOAK APPROACH
WHAT WE HAVE DONE
Our Integrated Early Childhood Development (ECD) Program
THE LEADOAK's APPROACH: Equip a Mother
Parental Skills & Economic Empowerment Program
- “When you train a woman, you train a nation”.
- This program is designed to develop the capacity of the mother or primary caregiver of the child through parental skills training and economic empowerment program to enable the mothers of the child to adequately cater for the current and future needs of the child.
- All mothers/care givers of the children on the FEED A CHILD program are registered on this program and attend a mandatory 45 minutes parental skills workshops weekly, before they can pick up the meal for their children.
- They are also registered to go through incentive-based skills acquisition, farming or business training so that at the end of the project, they will be able to ensure the well being of their children sustainably.
To address the soft skill gap and increase the chances of young people in Edo State to develop meaningful careers, we propose implementing a soft skills training program. This program will provide young people with training in critical soft skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking. By developing these skills, young people in Edo State will be better prepared to compete in the job market and secure meaningful employment opportunities. The program will be designed to be accessible to a wide range of young people, including those who are not currently enrolled in formal education or training programs. By investing in the development of soft skills in young people, we can help to reduce youth unemployment and support the growth of a skilled and productive workforce in Edo State.
2. Soft skills are often lacking in young people:
Many young people entering the workforce lack the soft skills necessary for success. A study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that the most important skills employers look for in new hires are soft skills, yet only 40% of graduating seniors were rated as having adequate levels of professionalism and work ethic.
4. Soft skills development can have positive long-term outcomes: Developing soft skills in young people can have positive long-term outcomes, both in terms of their personal and professional lives. A study by the Partnership for 21st Century Learning found that soft skills such as communication, collaboration, and critical thinking are linked to higher earnings and better job outcomes later in life.
Partners & Collaborators
Partners & Collaborators
