Youth Green Skills Accelerator Programme Overview
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), through the youth green skills accelerator programme, are giving youths the opportunities to share their ideas. They are extending invitations to youth-led groups and organisations to submit innovative ideas geared toward the provision of support in the move toward environmentally sustainable societies and economies.
Both organizations appreciate the leadership that young people have shown in their crucial role in the advancement of climate innovation, even in the midst of the COVID-19-caused jobs crisis.
To this end, the ILO and the IsDB have created the “Youth Green Skills Accelerator Challenge Call” with the main purpose of boosting youth engagement and skills for green occupations for a just transition in order to help young people further translate their activism, passion, and creativity into action.
Invitations are being extended to youth-led organisations, networks, or coalitions based in the IsDB – ILO common member States to submit fresh, creative concepts and proposals that give youths (15-35 years old) residing in the common member States the skills necessary for promoting an effective transition in their local communities.
The Youth Green Skills Accelerator Challenge Call is, therefore, seeking solutions that address one or more of the following key areas, drawing on the resources and expertise of the ILO Skills Innovation Facility:
Youth Green Skills Accelerator – Programme Eligibility
- The programme is open to registered youth-led organizations, networks or groups that have been around for at least two calendar years.
- The interested entity must be registered in any of the IsDB and ILO member States.
- Organizations include coalitions, networks, government agencies, employers, workers’ organizations, cooperatives, education and training institutions, and NGOs and civil society organizations.
- Ideas at any level or stage of development are welcome. These include suggestions on how to advance, broaden, or promote an existing solution.
- The submission could take the form of a concept of a single group or include a cooperative effort of numerous parties. If a team is working together, a project leader should be chosen to oversee the operations and provide updates to the IsDB and ILO.
Application Procedure
1st Application round
- Consider the call’s eligibility requirements, assessment selection criteria, and the terms and conditions that apply to ILO Implementation Agreements as outlined in the guidelines.
- Complete the Application Form in either English or Arabic.
- Please review the list of Application Questions before completing the application form. Since the online application form does not allow you to save an application before submitting it, we advise that you first prepare your application information and responses using this list.
- A budget estimate should also be created using the Budget Template and submitted on the Application Form.
Deadline for submission for round 1: 12 August 2022
Note: Only the shortlisted applicants will be invited for the 2nd application round.
Stage 2 Applications
- A lead candidate will be asked to submit an extended project proposal if your idea is one of the top 10 submissions.
- The chosen finalists must be available to participate in both the online final pitch event (20 October-3 November 2022) and the online mentorship training session (7 November 2022).
Programme Prizes
The top 10 finalists will receive a week-long coaching and training support to help them refine their projects. 3 winners will finally be chosen at the online pitch event afterwards. They will receive the following support:
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There are still some weeks left for female social entrepreneurs to apply for the HerMeNow Accelerator programme.
