Category: Youth Unemployment

Halo olgeta.

Been a while since we put out a blog post but here we go, here’s the first one in a long time.

This is in regards to a post we shared on our LinkedIn page regarding an article on a cool partnership between Papua New Guinea’s Urban Youth Employment Project II and Coca-Cola Euro-Pacific Partners.

Here’s the link to the post on The PNG Recruiter LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/the-png-recruiter-limited_ccep-png-supports-the-urban-youth-employment-activity-7236849290680090624-UE6J?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

But to summaries what was discussed, we found some good information for anyone who’s interested in getting themselves involved in the project. If your one of those interested and are living in Port Moresby and Lae (they’re the only 2 locations in PNG where the UYDP II Project is operational in), refer to the below details taken from the LinkedIn convo on how you get do so:

WHERE CAN I FIND THE URBAN YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROJECT II (UYEP II) OFFICE?

As mentioned in the LinkedIn post link above, the UYEP II Project is only operational in Port Moresby and Lae. So there office locations are as follows below:

PORT MORESBY UYEP II OFFICE LOCATION:

• NCDC Annex Building, Level 1

LAE CITY UYEP II OFFICE LOCATION:

• Lae City Authority Offices, Level 1, Morobe Haus

WHAT IS THE CRITERIA TO MEET TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE UYEP II?

1. You must be between the ages of 16-29 years.
2. You must not have been employed in the last 6 months.
3. You must have not been in school for the last 6 months.
4. Must have been living in NCD / Morobe Province for the last 12 months.

*For Port Moresby, the UYEP II is currently getting youths from Moresby North West electorate. The UYEP II will be available to youths living in Moresby North-East and Moresby South electorates in 2025.

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So for more information or to keep informed on the latest regarding the UYEP II, you can follow them on their LinkedIn Page at this link ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/urban-youth-employment-project-8ba859146/ ) or on their Facebook Page at this link ( https://www.facebook.com/UYEPII ).

We believe the UYEP II is funded by the World Bank Group and facilitated by N.C.D.C and Lae City Authority, respectively. Here’s a link to the abstract of the project, on the World Bank Group Website ( https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P166420 )

But to summarize it all, here’s a list of why the UYEP II is important to youths in PNG:

1. Employment Opportunities: The project addresses the critical issue of youth unemployment by offering job training and employment opportunities. It helps young people in cities like Port Moresby, where unemployment rates are high, gain practical skills and work experience.
2. Poverty Reduction: By facilitating access to short-term employment and vocational training, UYEP II provides a pathway out of poverty for young people who might otherwise struggle to find formal work.
3. Skill Development: UYEP II focuses on skills development and training, which are essential for youth to become more competitive in the job market. This can increase their chances of long-term employment and financial independence.
4. Community Impact: Through public works and community service, the project not only benefits youth but also helps improve urban infrastructure, leading to better living conditions for the wider population.
5. Crime and Social Issues: High youth unemployment in urban areas is often linked to rising crime and social unrest. By engaging young people in meaningful work and training, UYEP II helps reduce these risks, contributing to a more stable and productive society.

In essence, UYEP II provides critical support to the youth in PNG (Port Moresby and Lae at the moment) by enhancing their employability, reducing poverty, and fostering a more secure urban environment in Port Moresby, Lae City and hopefully all over Papua New Guinea in the near future.

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