"Un hito por el empleo digno: Nace el Primer Modelo de Aprendices en Guatemala"

⭐Hemos dado un paso más para contribuir a un futuro con empleo digno para el talento joven y de grupos vulnerables en Guatemala⭐

El pasado mes de octubre, realizamos un hito fundamental en el proceso de construcción de oportunidades para jóvenes, mujeres, indígenas y poblaciones vulnerables en Guatemala, gestando el primero Modelo Estandarizado de Aprendices de Guatemala, gracias al financiamiento de la Unión Europea, bajo la gestión del Ministerio de Economía de Guatemala a través de la Unidad de Gestión del Programa de Empleo Digno (PED).

➡️Esta es una iniciativa que conecta a jóvenes en situación de vulnerabilidad con centros de formación y empresas comprometidas a desarrollar el talento local, con plenos incentivos funcionales para las partes.

✍️El programa subvencionará formación dual en competencias profesionales y especializadas de aprendices en condiciones de vulnerabilidad con contratos de aprendizaje remunerados, abriendo también la puerta a una posible inserción laboral formal en línea con los estándares de la Unión Europea y de la OIT.✔️

Para 2025, una selección de aprendices contará con el apoyo de mentores expertos y participarán en prácticas supervisadas en empresas del sector, en las que aplicarán y consolidarán sus conocimientos en un entorno laboral real. ✅

⭐Gracias a la estrategia de datos presentada por DEVPOLES, generaremos valiosa data con la que analizar y gestionar cada etapa del programa piloto, mejorándolo en sendas iteraciones, para, a la postre, asegurar su impacto positivo y sostenible en el desarrollo de competencias profesionales y técnicas de los jóvenes. ✍️

Gracias a todas las personas, instituciones y empresas que han hecho posible este proyecto y que creen en el potencial de los jóvenes guatemaltecos.

¡Seguimos comprometidos con la juventud!

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"DEVPOLES Achieves Momentous Milestone: Igniting Haiti's First National Employment Survey in 15 years"

This survey is gathering comprehensive data on job seekers, employers, and labour market trends, both formal and informal. With 1500 households sampled and respondents aged 10+. 

The survey, conceived by DEVPOLES and authorised by the Fonds d'Assistance Economique et Sociale under Inter-American Development Bank financing, marks a significant step towards our larger project "Renforcement des services d'intérmediation du travail du Ministère d'Affaires Sociales et du Travail", aimed at transforming and developing employment services in Haiti with a data-driven approach. 

With it, DEVPOLES will ensure a thorough understanding of Haiti's employment landscape, a fundamental element for tailoring employment services to meet real labour market needs. 

Survey findings will guide DEVPOLES specialists in designing new employment services based on current and foreseeable institutional capacities, and the socio-political situation of the country, specifically:

- A country-specific service model and approach for job seekers, facilitating their journey to meaningful employment and training. 

- Acountry-specific service model and engagement strategy for employers, fostering better connections with job seekers. 

- A strategic management plan for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, focusing on human resources, performance, motivation, and training to optimize employment services. 

Additionally, technical advice will be provided to guide the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour throughout its implementation. Hands-on. 

In line with the SDGs, DEVPOLES remains committed to leveraging these findings for positive change, promoting social inclusion and decent employment for Haitian youth and vulnerable groups. 

"Empowering Haiti's Youth and Vulnerable Groups: Promoting Economic Opportunity and Social Inclusion" 

Haiti is embarking on an exciting new project, supported by DEVPOLES, that has the potential to bring about significant benefits to the country's labor market. Thanks to the Inter-American Development Bank and the Fonds d'Assistance Économique et Sociale, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor will be empowered to strengthen labor intermediation services, providing temporary economic protection and promoting professional inclusion of vulnerable groups, including women and youth. 

Foto credits: Caribb.

Statement of the challenge

Haiti faces a range of social, economic, and security challenges that have contributed to a difficult environment for its citizens. The country has a long history of political instability, with frequent changes in government and periods of unrest. Recent years have seen significant social and economic challenges, including high levels of poverty, limited access to healthcare and education, and environmental degradation. The labor market in Haiti is also a significant challenge, with limited employment opportunities and a large informal sector. The security situation in Haiti has also been a concern, with high levels of crime and violence, particularly in urban areas.

The project's three-pronged approach will create more opportunities for job seekers and employers alike.

1. Firstly, a new service model will make it easier for job seekers to find employment opportunities across a range of industries, helping to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers.
2. Secondly, employers will have access to a more streamlined service model to post job openings and identify potential candidates quickly and efficiently. This will help to create a more inclusive labor market and contribute to economic growth.
3. Lastly, the project will develop a strategic management plan for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, including human resources, performance, and training of staff. This plan will ensure that the Ministry has the necessary resources and skills to deliver high-quality services to job seekers and employers.

Overall, the project is a positive step forward for Haiti, offering opportunities for temporary economic protection and promoting professional inclusion of vulnerable groups. DEVPOLES is committed to supporting sustainable and transformational change, and this project is a testament to their dedication to Haiti's future. The project's has the potential to bring about significant benefits to Haiti's labor market, creating more opportunities for job seekers and employers alike.