Government launches initiative targeting unemployed youth (How to apply)
National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project has launched a new program aimed at equipping young Kenyans with real-world job experience
The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project has launched a new program aimed at equipping young Kenyans with real-world job experience and increasing their chances of employment.
In a notice on Tuesday, July 15, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said the initiative, which includes an On-the-Job Experience (OJE) intervention, targets unemployed youth across all 47 counties.
The program offers hands-on workplace learning, mentorship from industry professionals, and access to a nationally recognized certificate.
To qualify, applicants must be between 18–29 years of age, or up to 35 for persons with disabilities.
Additionally, they must be unemployed or in a low-income or vulnerable job, and should also have a Form 4 level of education or below.
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Participants in the program will benefit from life skills training, business and digital skills training, and hands-on training in real work environments.
They will also benefit from mentorship from industry experts, a nationally recognized certificate and an improved ability to secure employment.
Interested youth are encouraged to apply by dialing *254#, selecting the NYOTA Project option, and following the instructions.
Applications are currently open from Friday, July 11, to Friday, August 15.
The ministry advised that no payment is required for any services under the NYOTA Project.
This initiative is being implemented in partnership with the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
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