Opportunity Feed
Curated opportunities. One place.
Funding, grants, competitions, government programmes, vocational training, cooperatives and job placement services — not just for people who already know where to look.
Vocational Training
KYEOP — Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project
Government of Kenya and World Bank programme offering trade training with internships or Master Craftsman apprenticeships, business start-up grants up to KSh 3.6 million, and digital entrepreneurship training — targeted at youth with secondary education or less.
Who runs this: Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), Government of Kenya
Kenya
Next step: Visit kyeop.go.ke to find active intake locations (available in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and other counties).
Government Programme
NYOTA — National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement
A five-year, World Bank-funded Government of Kenya initiative aiming to reach 820,000 vulnerable unemployed youth through apprenticeships, certification of existing skills, entrepreneurship grants, digital skills training, and a savings scheme.
Who runs this: Government of Kenya / State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy
Kenya
Next step: Visit nyotaproject.go.ke or youth.go.ke to check registration status and eligibility for your county.
Job Placement Service
NextGen.Ke Youth Employment Programme
A UNDP and Government of Kenya partnership placing university and college graduates into structured 12-month private-sector placements with stipends, covering AI, leadership, management, and professional development training alongside real work experience.
Who runs this: UNDP Kenya, National Treasury and Economic Planning, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA)
Kenya
Next step: Contact UNDP Kenya or KEPSA directly for current cohort application windows — this programme is actively expanding as of 2026.
Government Programme
NYOTA — National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement
A five-year, World Bank-funded Government of Kenya initiative aiming to reach 820,000 vulnerable unemployed youth through apprenticeships, certification of existing skills, entrepreneurship grants, digital skills training, and a savings scheme.
Who runs this: Government of Kenya / State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy
Kenya
Next step: Visit nyotaproject.go.ke or youth.go.ke to check registration status and eligibility for your county.
Vocational Training
KYEOP — Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project
Government of Kenya and World Bank programme offering trade training with internships or Master Craftsman apprenticeships, business start-up grants up to KSh 3.6 million, and digital entrepreneurship training — targeted at youth with secondary education or less.
Who runs this: Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), Government of Kenya
Kenya
Next step: Visit kyeop.go.ke to find active intake locations (available in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and other counties).
Job Placement Service
NextGen.Ke Youth Employment Programme
A UNDP and Government of Kenya partnership placing university and college graduates into structured 12-month private-sector placements with stipends, covering AI, leadership, management, and professional development training alongside real work experience.
Who runs this: UNDP Kenya, National Treasury and Economic Planning, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA)
Kenya
Next step: Contact UNDP Kenya or KEPSA directly for current cohort application windows — this programme is actively expanding as of 2026.
Government Programme
Vision Umurenge Programme (VUP)
Rwanda's long-running social protection and livelihoods programme — public works employment, direct support, and financial services for the most vulnerable households.
Who runs this: Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC)
Rwanda
Next step: Ask at your Sector office (Umurenge) whether you qualify for current VUP public works or financial support components.
Job Placement Service
YEGO Employability Programme
Rwanda's national youth employment platform: job announcements, internship listings, personalized career guidance, CV writing and interview preparation, and networking with employers.
Who runs this: YEGO (Ministry of Youth, Government of Rwanda)
Rwanda
Next step: Visit yego.gov.rw or your nearest YEGO/Youth Centre to register and access job listings and career guidance.
Vocational Training
YEGO Vocational Skills Training (Tailoring, Hairdressing, Hospitality)
Hands-on training in tailoring and fashion design, hairdressing and salon management, or hospitality and hotel service — each preparing you for self-employment or direct job placement.
Who runs this: YEGO Centres (e.g. Kimisagara YEGO Center, and other district centres)
Rwanda
Next step: Contact your nearest YEGO Centre to ask about current intake dates for these vocational tracks.
Cooperative
Join or Form a Youth Cooperative
Cooperatives pool resources and bargaining power for people who can't access capital alone — common in agriculture, crafts, and small trade across Rwanda.
Who runs this: Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA)
Rwanda
Next step: Contact your sector or district RCA office to find active cooperatives accepting new members, or to learn the process of registering a new one.
Vocational Training
Skills Development Fund — Short-Term Technical Training
Employer-led short-term training and apprenticeships in technical skills matched to real labour market demand, delivered through Rwanda Polytechnic and TVET schools nationally.
Who runs this: Rwanda Polytechnic / Skills Development Fund
Rwanda
Next step: Contact your nearest IPRC (Integrated Polytechnic Regional College) or TVET school to ask about current Skills Development Fund-supported short courses.
Youth Centre
Rwanda Youth Centre — Entrepreneurship & Vocational Training
District-level youth centres offering entrepreneurship training, vocational skills, ICT access, and business support — a starting point regardless of your education level.
Who runs this: Ministry of Youth — District Youth Centres
Rwanda
Musanze District
Next step: Visit your district's Youth Centre in person to ask what programmes are currently running — services and schedules vary by district.
Competitions
Rwanda ICT Chamber Innovation Challenge
Annual challenge for early-stage tech ventures solving local problems.
Deadline: 2026-08-15
Scholarships
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme
Scholarships for young African leaders across partner universities.
Deadline: 2026-10-01
Grants
AfCFTA Export Readiness Grant
Support for SMEs preparing to export within the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Deadline: 2026-09-30