GAN Colombia connects employers, educators, and policymakers to promote apprenticeships and work-based learning to youth unemployment. Launched during a time of civil reform and integrating victims of conflict in educational and work-based learning programs, the network connects stakeholders to raise awareness, influence policy, and forge innovative partnerships to help bridge the skills gap between young people and companies.
Launched
2016
Hosted by
Asociación Nacional de Empresarios de Colombia (ANDI)
Focus areas
Policy Influence
Skills Development
Inclusion
Youth Employment
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Key Achievements
- Introduced CEO for Two Months program
- Organized soft skills workshops with SENA and participated in NEO Colombia project to create opportunities for vulnerable youth
- Published Digital Skills in Colombia: Does the digital future belong to everyone? With support from Microsoft Philanthropies.
- Hosted Girls in ICT Day webinar with ILO, Accenture, and Adecco to encourage STEM careers for young wome
- Organized Education and the Future of Work event with over 500 participants from the public and private sectors. -
