Nabilah S
Young people can find it scary to go from high school or higher study to work, especially in today’s competitive job market.
To succeed, it’s essential to stand out from other candidates. During this stage, having support boosts self-confidence and makes people more capable and active.
The Project Wok program from Project Yumi Inc. aims to give Papua New Guinean kids the skills they need for a bright future. Through this program, young people can obtain the confidence and skills they need to do well in their jobs and make a difference in their communities.
The inaugural Project Wok Program of 2023 was held at the Ela Beach Campus of IEA College of TAFE. Students from Marianville Secondary School and Badihagwa Technical Secondary School were there. The College supported the program by giving free access to its four computer laboratories.
Students in grade 12 from the schools who took part used the laboratories to get vital hands-on experience writing resumes, making job search plans, and writing job application letters, which they will find helpful after school.
Dr. William Pedley, manager of the IEA College of TAFE Ela Beach Campus, said he was happy to sponsor such an important educational project and show off the College’s resources.
Volunteer mentors from corporate sponsor Credit Corporation and the Young Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry guide the students through hands-on and experiential learning activities. Project Yumi Inc. and Credit Corporation volunteer facilitators teach the program’s material.
Through its Project Wok 2023 Program, Project Yumi Inc. will teach more than 360 people critical skills this year. The organization is also making its youth empowerment program reach more people by starting a program in the community.
Without the help of IEA College TAFE, the Young Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce, and corporate sponsor Credit Corporation, the Project Wok 2023 Program would not be able to succeed.
