Skills & Livelihood

Hope without a trade is a heavy thing to carry. The livelihood studio is for youth who are ready to work but have not been given a first chance — no certificate, no English for the front desk, no one to explain an interview. Batches are practical: digital literacy, retail, hospitality, and trades, with spoken English and workplace habits taught alongside. A placement desk sits in the same building as the classroom so a certificate is never the end of the story. Some graduates join employers; others start micro-enterprises with seed support and mentoring. We count placements and self-employment at 90 days, not on the last day of class.

What this program holds

• Digital literacy, retail, hospitality, and trades training
• Spoken English and workplace readiness
• Placement desks with local employers
• Seed support for youth-led micro enterprises

Who it is for

Youth roughly 18–28 who can commit to a full batch. School-leavers, college-goers who need a parallel skill, and young women returning to work after a break are all welcome.

Weekly rhythm

Studio days are weekday blocks with a Saturday placement clinic. Employer visits and mock interviews sit on the calendar every month.

How a family joins

1. 01Attend an orientation Saturday — no test fee, no agent
2. 02Choose a trade pathway after a counselling conversation
3. 03Complete attendance and a workplace-readiness module before placement