SOS Vocational Training Centres
SOS Vocational Training Centres provide young adults from SOS Youth Facilities, SOS Villages, and the surrounding community with the skills they need to secure reliable employment. They offer realistic future job opportunities and a pathway to independence.
High unemployment, shifting job market demands, economic marginalization, and limited access to training facilities are challenges young people face after formal education. SOS Vocational Training Centres equips youth with the skills and confidence needed to independently navigate the modern world's complex social and economic realities.
Economic disparities between regions require tailored training programs and guidance methods to meet local needs. When establishing an SOS Vocational Training Centre, we must consider several factors, including the diversity of the job market, national economic conditions, regional employment opportunities, the social background of the youth, and the unique characteristics of the centre's location.
SOS Vocational Training Centres provide training for the local and regional job markets. We empower SOS youth and socially disadvantaged young people by providing them with the qualifications and skills they need to live independently as adults.
Some SOS Vocational Training Centres provide temporary jobs, allowing youth to gain hands-on experience and learn to market their products or services. These centres can range from small workshops to large-scale projects, offering training in various trades to hundreds of young people. Often, they collaborate with local businesses and other partners to enhance the training experience.
Our training programs are designed to align with national standards, following the same curriculum and offering equivalent practical experience. Upon completion, youth receive a state-recognized diploma or apprenticeship certificate. With over 130 SOS Vocational Training Centres worldwide, we offer courses and apprenticeships across various trades, industries, and service sectors. Examples include motor mechanics, metalwork, printing, plumbing, electrical engineering, carpentry, pottery, tailoring, home economics, office administration, cooking, agriculture (including farming and animal breeding), and computer training.
