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Employability Skills as a Foundation for Success: An Exploration of Youth Experiences in Skills Acquisition Programs
Abstract
Employability skills are increasingly recognized as essential for empowering young people particularly in developing countries where youth unemployment poses a significant challenge. This study explored the experiences of youth engaged in community-based skills acquisition programs, specifically focusing on their development of employability skills, perceived relevance, and the factors influencing their successful acquisition. 15 youths who finished their program participated in focus groups and interviews. To ascertain important issues pertaining to community-based skills acquisition as it relates to employability skills, a thematic analysis was performed. The analysis identified three central themes, 12 sub-themes and two sub-subthemes based on the research questions. This paper provides a comprehensive examination of the program as it related to the development of employability skills. offering insights for vocational skill training, training institutions, instructors and master craftsmen, educational institutions, and youths students seeking to acquire practical skills.
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