Skills Development and Training Initiative
The Cooperative's vocational training program provides comprehensive skills development in carpentry and related trades for members and youth in Kisoro District. Our curriculum is designed to enhance technical proficiency, cultivate entrepreneurial capabilities, and strengthen the local timber industry workforce while creating transferable skills for diverse employment opportunities.
Building sustainable livelihoods through professional skills development and economic empowerment
Program Impacts
Member Benefits
- Enhanced Craftsmanship: Members achieve superior technical skills, enabling production of higher quality goods that command better market prices and reputation.
- Business Development: Comprehensive training includes entrepreneurial education, preparing members to establish and manage sustainable carpentry enterprises.
- Youth Development: Younger members gain market-relevant skills, addressing unemployment while building the next generation of skilled artisans.
Community Benefits
- Workforce Development: Expands the pool of skilled labor, increasing employment rates and worker productivity across multiple sectors.
- Quality Local Products: Residents gain access to durable, locally-produced timber goods at competitive prices, reducing reliance on imports.
- Economic Stimulus: Strengthens the local supply chain and stimulates ancillary businesses, creating a more resilient regional economy.