Project Details

Unlocking Financial Solutions for Youth Enterprise Development (SDP) Palshbari Upazila.

A third of Bangladesh’s population is between 10-35 years, and 2.2 million young people enter the workforce every year. Three out of every four business leaders report that skilled workers are scarce,...

Oct 2023 - Sep 2026
Palashbari upazila
Education Poverty Alleviation
BRAC
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BRAC

Implementing Organization

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Contact

Contact Person

Md.Musarof Hossain

Phone

01730346517

Office Address

BRAC Centre, 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212

Project Objectives

The main objective of BRAC's Skills Development Programme (SDP) is to empower vulnerable youth and marginalized groups by equipping them with technical and employability skills to secure decent and sustainable employment, contributing to a skilled workforce and economic development. The program focuses on providing hands-on apprenticeships, entrepreneurship training, and enterprise development while linking graduates to job opportunities and supporting their entry into the formal and informal sectors

Expected Outcomes

The BRAC Skills Development Programme (SDP) has achieved positive outcomes, including improved employability and increased incomes for participants, particularly women, with a high percentage securing jobs after graduation. The program's successes lie in its comprehensive approach that combines practical skills training with soft skills development, entrepreneurship focus, career counselling through initiatives like Career Hub, and job placement services. Key outcomes include fostering self-reliance, promoting economic independence for marginalized groups, and contributing to social inclusion. 1

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Focus Areas

Education Poverty Alleviation

Project Information

Project Code:

324

Location:

Palashbari upazila

Target Beneficiaries:

Young boys and Girls 18+33

Start Date:

Oct 01, 2023

End Date:

Sep 30, 2026

Budget Information

Total Budget:

3,587,175.00 BDT

Spent Amount:

1,783,294.00 BDT

Remaining Budget:

1,803,881.00 BDT

Currency:

BDT