Project Yumi Inc an Australian and Papua New Guinea (PNG) registered not for profit today is delighted to announce the launch of its youth empowerment initiative, Project Wok, in Port Moresby.
Project Yumi Inc is committed to empowering the youth of PNG in building sustainable skills that will help them create the foundations they need to build a successful future. Project Wok is Project Yumi Inc’s contribution to overcoming the youth unemployment challenge in PNG.
Today’s announcement is the culmination of a considerable behind the scenes work since borders were reopened in early 2022. Project Yumi Inc Founder, Renee Mero, said that “The Project Yumi team is very excited to see Project Wok launch as we have seen through the pilot program that attending the program can change lives. The team look forward to seeing the opportunities the program creates for its participants in 2023.”
Dawn Robinson, Project Wok’s Volunteer Facilitator, explained that the program is facilitator led and experiential and comprises four modules of job search and employment readiness education.
Project Wok is designed to equip Grade 12 students with job search strategies and employability skills to help them to transition from school to work. The program also aims to offer work experience and internship opportunities for program graduates.
More information about Project Wok will become available over coming weeks.