This course provides organisations with the knowledge and tools to promote decent, high-quality work within their operations and supply chains. Grounded in the CFYE (Challenge Fund for Youth Employment) context, it offers a two-part approach: first, by introducing a risk-based framework to identify and prevent exploitative labour practices; and second, by guiding participants through the dimensions of job quality and how to improve them.
Participants will explore the business case for decent work and job quality, understand how to assess risks to fair employment, and learn how to apply the CFYE Job Quality Framework to enhance working conditions. The course supports organisations in building ethical, inclusive, and sustainable employment practices that drive long-term impact and performance.
The Sustainable and Resilient Enterprises (SURE) course seeks to strengthen the capacities of SMEs to prepare, respond, and adapt to the impact of hazards such as disasters, conflict, pandemics and others. SMEs will develop resilience strategies that are tailor-made to their unique business profile and risk exposure.
This course introduces young men and women to entrepreneurship and prepares them for the world of work by helping them discover and develop essential entrepreneurial competencies and basic business management skills.
In this module, you will learn how to future-proof and boost the resilience of your business, by embracing these changes. You will see the steps your company can take to prepare for and join the global movement to become a more sustainable, environmentally friendly business.
The number of women in leadership positions, whether in business or politics, is growing every day, but progress in achieving equal gender representation remains slow.It’s the system, rather than how women lead, that needs fixing. A new leadership style has emerged and gained ground in recent years, challenging the long-established stereotypes of what makes a successful leader. This approach to leadership allows you to be decisive and strong, compassionate and people-centred, all at the same time.
Any crisis will be a time of change and worry for the business and your staff. You will need to put in place practical solutions to support the team to meet the many challenges the business is facing. In this module you will learn how to manage and support your staff as your most important business asset during and beyond a crisis.
During and after a crisis, it is essential that business leaders are prepared for the many management and leadership challenges they may face and are able to respond to them in an effective and timely way. Your ability to be resilient and to provide strong leadership are key factors that will help your business to successfully navigate the challenges a crisis can bring.
This course offers a comprehensive approach to creating youth-inclusive workplaces by focusing on strategies that support, empower, and retain young employees. Combining four practical toolkits and foundational training in Meaningful Youth Participation (MYP), it equips organisations with actionable steps to strengthen youth engagement across multiple dimensions.
Participants will learn how to design youth-focused and young parent-specific benefits that boost retention, establish effective mentoring programs, and create genuine spaces for youth voice in organisational decision-making. The course also introduces the principles and practices of MYP, enabling companies to embed meaningful participation into their culture and operations. Together, these elements support the development of inclusive, responsive, and future-ready workplaces.
This practical course equips organisations with the tools and strategies needed to effectively attract, engage, and retain young talent. Drawing on three interconnected toolkits, it provides step-by-step guidance on developing a youth-focused online marketing strategy, building community-based outreach, and implementing youth-inclusive recruitment practices.
Participants will learn how to design marketing that resonates with young audiences, understand the structure and values of youth-specific communities, and apply outreach principles to strengthen employer branding. The course also demystifies youth-inclusive recruitment, offering actionable methods to create hiring processes that are accessible, appealing, and valuable for both young job seekers and businesses. By the end, organisations will be equipped with a comprehensive approach to building a more dynamic, future-ready workforce.