Programme launched to develop youth skills

Muscat: The Youth Centre, in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Riyada), has launched a package of entrepreneurial programmes aimed at developing youth skills across various sectors, including agriculture, maritime affairs, logistics, technology and handicrafts.

These youth programmes target individuals aged 15 to 34 in all governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, with each governorate hosting programmes tailored to its specific nature.

The Agricultural Entrepreneurship Programme aims to equip young people with entrepreneurial skills in the agricultural sector and introduce them to promising opportunities within this field.

Meanwhile, the Maritime Entrepreneurship Programme seeks to develop entrepreneurial skills among youth in the maritime domain by leveraging Oman’s natural resources and strategic location.

In the technical field, the Technology Entrepreneurship Programme focuses on enabling participants to invest their technological skills and transform them into scalable tech projects.

Furthermore, the Logistics Entrepreneurship Programme emphasizes empowering youth to innovate sustainable entrepreneurial projects in the logistics sector, enhancing their practical skills in areas such as storage and e-commerce.

The Craft Entrepreneurship Programme has been introduced to utilise craftsmanship and artistic skills in building innovative entrepreneurial projects that preserve cultural identity, demonstrating a commitment to offering specialised programmes.

Additionally, a programme for youth has been dedicated in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to foster the concept of independent work among the 15-17 age group.

As part of the diversification of programmes offered, the Youth Camp (Design and Packaging) programme was launched, aiming to provide participants with essential skills in modern product design and packaging, aligning with market demands.

It is worth noting that the number of beneficiaries from the Youth Center’s programmes reached 56,953 young men and women by the end of last June.