Youth Policy and Engagement Training Course: Building Inclusive and Future-Ready Societies

Introduction

The Youth Policy and Engagement Training Course is designed to strengthen the capacity of professionals, policymakers, and development practitioners in creating effective youth-centered policies and programs. With the world’s youth population rapidly growing, governments and organizations must prioritize inclusive strategies that empower young people to participate meaningfully in governance, development, and decision-making. This course provides participants with practical tools, frameworks, and approaches for designing, implementing, and monitoring impactful youth policies.

By exploring global best practices, innovative engagement models, and participatory approaches, this training equips participants with skills to integrate youth voices into development agendas. It emphasizes youth leadership, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and social innovation, ensuring young people are not only beneficiaries but also active drivers of sustainable development.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience:

  • Policymakers and government officials
  • Youth development officers
  • Civil society and NGO leaders
  • Program and project managers
  • Educators and youth trainers
  • Community development practitioners
  • International development consultants
  • Youth advocates and leaders

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of youth engagement in policy and governance
  • Explore global frameworks for youth development and empowerment
  • Build capacity for inclusive and participatory policymaking
  • Strengthen strategies for youth leadership and civic engagement
  • Promote youth economic empowerment and entrepreneurship
  • Design and evaluate effective youth policies and programs
  • Enhance communication and outreach strategies for youth inclusion
  • Address barriers to youth participation in governance
  • Foster partnerships between governments, civil society, and youth networks
  • Develop actionable plans for youth-centered policy implementation

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Youth Policy and Development

  • Defining youth in global and local contexts
  • Importance of youth-centered policies
  • Youth and sustainable development goals
  • Historical perspectives on youth policy
  • Key global trends in youth development

Module 2: Frameworks for Youth Empowerment

  • International charters and conventions on youth
  • National youth policy models
  • Gender and inclusivity in youth frameworks
  • Rights-based approaches to youth development
  • Integrating youth into governance structures

Module 3: Barriers to Youth Participation

  • Socio-economic challenges facing youth
  • Cultural and political exclusion
  • Structural barriers in governance
  • Inequalities in education and employment
  • Strategies for overcoming barriers

Module 4: Civic Engagement and Youth Leadership

  • Building leadership capacity among youth
  • Participatory democracy models
  • Role of youth in elections and governance
  • Encouraging civic activism
  • Case studies of youth-led movements

Module 5: Youth in Policy Design and Implementation

  • Participatory policy design methods
  • Engaging youth in decision-making processes
  • Tools for inclusive policy planning
  • Youth councils and advisory bodies
  • Monitoring youth involvement in governance

Module 6: Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship

  • Promoting youth entrepreneurship initiatives
  • Skills development for employability
  • Access to finance and investment opportunities
  • Youth in innovation and technology
  • Policies supporting economic participation

Module 7: Education and Skills Development for Youth

  • Education access and quality improvement
  • Vocational training and upskilling
  • STEM opportunities for youth
  • Lifelong learning approaches
  • Linking education to job markets

Module 8: Health and Wellbeing of Young People

  • Access to healthcare services
  • Mental health and psychosocial support
  • Sexual and reproductive health rights
  • Nutrition and lifestyle challenges
  • Integrating health into youth development

Module 9: Youth, Technology, and Innovation

  • Digital literacy and ICT skills
  • Technology for civic participation
  • Social media as a tool for engagement
  • Bridging the digital divide
  • Innovations driven by young people

Module 10: Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment

  • Addressing gender disparities among youth
  • Women and girls in leadership roles
  • Preventing gender-based violence
  • Gender-sensitive youth policies
  • Promoting inclusivity in youth programs

Module 11: Youth in Peace and Security

  • Role of youth in conflict prevention
  • Post-conflict recovery and reconciliation
  • Engaging youth in peacebuilding efforts
  • Global frameworks on youth and peace
  • Case studies in youth-led peace initiatives

Module 12: Youth Advocacy and Communication

  • Advocacy tools for youth engagement
  • Building campaigns for youth rights
  • Media and communication strategies
  • Mobilizing youth networks and alliances
  • Storytelling for policy influence

Module 13: Monitoring and Evaluation of Youth Policies

  • Developing youth-sensitive indicators
  • Data collection and analysis methods
  • Measuring impact of youth programs
  • Ensuring accountability in youth initiatives
  • Reporting and feedback systems

Module 14: Partnerships for Youth Development

  • Government and civil society collaboration
  • Role of international organizations
  • Private sector engagement in youth initiatives
  • Strengthening youth-led organizations
  • Building sustainable partnerships

Module 15: Action Planning and Implementation

  • Developing practical action plans
  • Prioritizing youth policy initiatives
  • Resource mobilization strategies
  • Scaling successful models
  • Group presentations and feedback

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport Pick Up is provided by the institute. Accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

 

Youth Policy And Engagement Training Course: Building Inclusive And Future-ready Societies in Cameroon
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