Sam Oyus Foundation is delivering this programme. Contact our team to confirm available activities, participating communities, dates and requirements for the next intake. Expressing interest does not guarantee selection or support.
What the programme aims to achieve
Help young people develop useful skills and prepare realistic routes into work or self-employment.
Programme activities
- Practical vocational or digital training selected with delivery partners.
- CV preparation, interview practice and workplace communication.
- Mentoring, supervised projects and entrepreneurship basics.
- Links to apprenticeship or employment partners where available.
Who it is for
Young adults seeking practical skills, work or self-employment
Participation guidelines
- The introductory adult track is intended for people aged 18–35; final intake age requirements will be published before applications open.
- No university degree is required for introductory tracks.
- Participants should be able to attend training and complete practical activities.
- Advanced tracks may require specific prior skills, which will be stated in the intake notice.
How to take part — three simple steps
- Choose this programme. Read the proposed eligibility and decide which support or track fits your needs.
- Express interest by email. Share your name, preferred contact and a short description of your interest. A guardian or school can enquire for a child. No account is needed.
- Confirm the next available activity or intake. SOF will explain current availability and the next steps. Submit the short application and any required information through the official process; wait for confirmation before attending.
Choose the skill area you would like to learn and briefly describe your current experience. For the next available intake, complete the short intake process. SOF will confirm the timetable, entry requirements and available support before selection.
Express interest by emailDownload programme briefThe email button opens a draft for you to review and send. This website does not save your interest or submit an application. The SOF team handles participation enquiries by email.
Do not include identity documents, bank details, passwords or health records in the initial enquiry. Any later document requirements will be explained through the official intake process.
Selection and preparation
For each intake, assessment considers eligibility, the support needed, fit with the available track and available places. Basic eligibility does not guarantee selection. Request any accessibility support you need. Additional qualifications, documents, attendance commitments and any participant costs will be stated before applications open.
Programme delivery
Delivery model: trainer-led practical sessions, mentoring and supervised project work. Training certificates, tools, apprenticeships and jobs will depend on the confirmed track and partners; none are guaranteed.
Programme monitoring
- Participants completing practical training.
- Participants demonstrating the skills taught.
- Participants moving into further learning, apprenticeship, work or self-employment during follow-up.
How sponsors can support this programme
- Qualified vocational and digital trainers.
- Training equipment, materials and accessible venues.
- Mentors, apprenticeship partners and employers.