Our Flagship Youth Training Program
Terra Energy in collaboration with Qatar Charity, an international non-governmental organization specializing in development and humanitarian aid, developed the Taqatuna bootcamp; an innovative skills development program for young Africans in the renewable energy sector.
This program aligns with our mission to empower African youth in the renewable energy and sustainability sectors and prepare them to be leaders of change in their communities.
The partnership was formalized at a virtual event held on Thursday 15 February 2024.
Program Overview
The boot camp consists of several workshops on renewable energy and the green economy, professional and career development skills, and entrepreneurship. Participants will also benefit from close mentorship provided by Terra Energy’s experts, and access to numerous opportunities to help them enter the job market and launch their own businesses.
Overview of the workshops:
- Introduction to Renewable Energy and its Role in Africa’s Development: Participants delved into key facts about renewable energy in Africa, its economic context, future goals, and a snapshot of the energy sector across the continent. Moreover, participants engaged in a discussion of why youth are pivotal in leading the transition towards a greener tomorrow, exploring the importance of renewable energy, job creation, and why African youth are uniquely positioned to drive change.
- Navigating Your Career as a Young Professional (1): In this workshop participants explored the importance of communication skills, covering topics like effective presentations, email communication, and enhancing writing style. In addition, participants were introduced to personal branding strategies for young professionals and how to build an effective network. Participants had several hands-on exercises and demonstrations and engaged in discussions on job market skills.
- Navigating Your Career as a Young Professional (2): In this workshop, the discussion on career skills continued with skills and tips on preparing job applications, CVs, and cover letters, pursuing academic careers, and how to develop a personal development plan in the energy and climate sectors! From understanding the opportunities in the market to hands-on exercises in CV preparation, and mentorship opportunities, participants explored numerous essential skills to increase their employability and plan their careers' journey.
- How to Start A Successful Green Business?: This workshop introduced participants to everything from the basics of entrepreneurship to green business opportunities in Africa! Participants explored key traits of successful entrepreneurs, ideation strategies, business compliance, buyer's personas, and practical steps to start their own businesses. Participants also explored the numerous opportunities for green business in climate technology that Africa needs.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the training program, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate specialized knowledge about renewable energy and climate sectors in Africa.
- Identify and pursue job and business opportunities in various sectors related to green energy.
- Develop a personal brand and apply advanced methods to grow their network.
- Apply advanced skills when submitting job applications.
- Apply essential entrepreneurial skills to initiate and manage green energy businesses.
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Program Implementation
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Monitoring & Evaluation
Upon conclusion of the training workshop and the mentorship sessions, a monitoring and evaluation phase began and lasted for one month. During this stage, participants and Qatar Charity field office coordinators were requested to fill in the program evaluation survey. Youth participants were also closely monitored by Terra Energy's trainers to pinpoint any difficulties or challenges they were facing and provide necessary guidance.
Future Plans
Taqatuna was implemented as a pilot initiative and the next steps will be to implement this program as an in-person boot camp for 1000 young people in Africa by 2030.
Interested in partnering with us? We would like to hear from you! Contact us at: contact@terraenergi.co
