Periodic Employment Days for Networking, Paid Internships, and Jobs

Creating real economic opportunities for young people requires more than training—it requires direct access to employers and a clear bridge to the labor market. Through Sharek Youth Forum’s strong partnerships with the private sector, our periodic Employment Days have become a practical success model that connects youth from economic empowerment programmes to real-world opportunities.

Employment Days bring together young jobseekers and employers in structured, professional spaces where youth can present their skills, learn about market needs, and build direct connections with companies. These events create meaningful pathways for networking, career exposure, and employer engagement, while also giving companies access to motivated, prepared talent.

As a result, Employment Days support multiple outcomes:

• Paid internship and work-based learning opportunities that help youth gain experience and strengthen workplace readiness
• Employment pathways for qualified participants, as companies identify candidates for current or upcoming vacancies
• Experience exchange and mentorship, as professionals share insights on sector trends, recruitment expectations, and career growth

This model strengthens the impact of Sharek’s economic empowerment work by turning programmes into pathways—helping youth move from learning to earning, and supporting a more connected, opportunity-driven ecosystem between young people and the private sector.