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The HELM Foundation Career Readiness & Life Skills Builders – Kenya

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$25,270 Raised

$30,000 Goal

The HELM Foundation’s Career Readiness and Life Skills Builders Program in Kenya is a strategic initiative focused on empowering youth—especially young women and marginalized groups—with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to navigate the modern workforce and life’s critical challenges. This program is rooted in The HELM Foundation’s mission to uplift communities through education, opportunity, and holistic development.

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Program Objectives

  • Bridge the Skills Gap: Provide practical, in-demand skills training to align with Kenya’s evolving job market.

  • Foster Entrepreneurship: Equip participants with foundational business and financial literacy skills to create their own economic opportunities.

  • Promote Personal Development: Strengthen life skills such as communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and leadership.

  • Support Career Pathways: Offer career counseling, resume building, job search support, and mentorship from professionals across industries.

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Program Components

  •  Technical & Digital Skills Training: Courses in computer literacy, coding, digital marketing, and trades.

  • Entrepreneurship Labs: Hands-on business planning, micro-enterprise development, and startup incubation support.

  • Life Skills Workshops: Modules on emotional intelligence, time management, civic responsibility, and ethical leadership.

  • Internship & Job Placement Support: Partnering with local businesses and NGOs to provide real-world experience.

Target Beneficiaries

  • Youth aged 15–30, especially those in rural areas or out-of-school settings.

  • Young women and girls facing socio-economic or cultural barriers to employment.

  • Secondary school graduates and vocational learners seeking career direction.

Anticipated Impact

  • Increased employment rates and job readiness among participants.

  • Greater self-reliance and confidence in personal and professional settings.

  • Creation of small businesses led by trained youth, contributing to local economies.

  • A generation of empowered leaders equipped to drive community development.

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