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Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh government partners with UNICEF to launch three youth empowerment initiatives
Vijayawada: In a major stride towards empowering the youth in the state, the Andhra Pradesh govt signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UNICEF to launch three transformative initiatives: Youth For Social Impact (YFSI), YouthHub, and Passport 2 Earning (P2E). The strategic MoU was signed in the presence of HRD, IT & electronics minister Nara Lokesh, UNICEF chief field officer for AP, Karnataka, and Telangana Zelalem Birhanu Taffesse, adolescent and youth development officer Manasa Priya Vasudevan, and others on Wednesday. The three initiatives are aligned with the state govt's 'One Entrepreneur, One Family' mission and the broader Swarna Andhra 2047 roadmap, reinforcing a shared commitment to fostering innovation, inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods for youth across the state. The first initiative, Youth for Social Impact (YFSI), aims to build a generation of job creators by equipping over 200,000 youth from polytechnic, degree, and engineering institutions with entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills, using UNICEF's global UPSHIFT framework. YouthHub introduces a multilingual digital platform integrated with AP's Naipunyam portal to connect marginalised youth to job and skilling opportunities, as well as volunteering opportunities—ensuring no young person is left behind in the digital economy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Passport to Earning (P2E) offers free, globally competitive digital and professional skills training for youth aged 15 to 29, preparing them to navigate and lead in a rapidly evolving workforce landscape. Speaking on the occasion, Zelalem Birhanu Taffesse and Manasa Priya Vasudevan commended the leadership and vision of the govt, noting: "The state's commitment to youth empowerment and inclusive development stands as a leading example for the country. UNICEF is pleased to collaborate with the AP govt to accelerate progress towards a future where every young person is equipped to thrive and contribute to sustainable development." Principal Secretary (Higher Education) Kona Sashidhar, AP State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) CEO G Ganesh Kumar, and others were present.
New Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Three UNICEF initiatives to empower youth launched in Andhra Pradesh
VIJAYAWADA: The State government in collaboration with the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) launched three flagship initiatives, Youth for Social Impact (YFSI), YouthHub, and Passport to Earning (P2E), under a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in the presence of HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh. The initiatives aim to equip young people across the State with the skills, tools, and platforms necessary to thrive in an evolving economy. These programmes align with the CM's 'One Entrepreneur, One Family' and the broader Swarna Andhra 2047 Vision. Under Youth for Social Impact (YFSI), over 2 lakh students from polytechnic, degree, and engineering colleges will be upskilled in entrepreneurship and problem-solving through UNICEF's UPSHIFT framework. The programme targets the creation of a generation of job creators rather than job seekers. YouthHub, a digital-first, multilingual platform integrated with the State's Naipunyam portal, will connect marginalised youth to job opportunities, skill development, and volunteering programmes, ensuring digital inclusion at scale. The Passport to Earning (P2E) initiative offers free access to digital and professional training for youth aged 15-29, equipping them with globally competitive skills to excel in the future workforce. Principal Secretary Kona Sasidhar, APSSDC CEO G Ganesh Kumar, and others were present.
