Students At Work - Kenema, Sierra Leone
Summary
This programme will introduce solar electricity courses into higher education curriculum across the region. A counterpart teaching methodology will be used to allow the programme to continue and expand beyond the initial course offering.
Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Youth unemployment is a major challenge across the region and creates many potential societal risks. One of the causes of this issue is that the generalized nature of many of the programmes does not provide students with the specialized skills required for the existing or emerging job market. Furthermore the investment of solar skills in the next generation will provide the necessary foundation for the future dissemination of the technology at the country level.
Objectives
Graduating Class 2009: Government Technical Institute - Kissy, Sierra Leone
The objective of this project is to establish solar electricity courses into the curriculum of higher education institutes in the three partner countries, Sierra Leone, Mali and Benin. These courses must be introduced in a manner that allows for the continuation of the programme after the initial offering.
Activities
- Selecting higher education institutions in the partner countries
- Design regional specific, solar electricity courses and courseware with the institutions
- Train local teachers to continue the courses
- Build on this to create complete Alternative Energy Programmes
Potential Long Term Impact
On-Site Training: Sinje Health Centre - Sinje, Liberia
Participants will gain immediate benefits with improved access to employment and livelihoods opportunities. The potential also exists for these students to expand the utlisation of alternative energy technologies in the country, creating wide ranging social benefits.
Funding Information
Total Funding Goal: US$120,000
How You Can Help
- $20 – Supplies one student with course materials
- $50 – Provides a basic tool kit for one student
- $200 – Supports the creation of a class lab