Youth Economic Freedom Dialogue
About this event
Young people face rising unemployment and unequal access to skills training. This dialogue brings together youth leaders, small business mentors, and policy practitioners to discuss practical pathways to economic participation. Sessions cover entrepreneurship, cooperatives, digital skills, and how branches can support local job creation initiatives. Attendance is open to ANCYL members and invited community partners.
What you’ll learn
- Explore youth employment and enterprise programmes
- Identify skills gaps in your branch or ward
- Draft a local action plan for job creation
- Network with mentors and small business leaders
Event schedule
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Opening & economic landscape
Overview of youth unemployment trends and policy context.
11:15 AM – 1:00 PM
Panel: skills, jobs, and enterprise
Practitioners share models that work at branch level.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Breakout action planning
Groups draft local commitments and follow-up timelines.
Good to know
- Requirements: Recommended for branch youth organisers and aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Bring: Notebook, business ideas, and questions for the panel.
- Dress code: Smart casual
- Audience: Youth members aged 18–35