Apprenticeship

Former child labourers are selected to take part in a three-month apprenticeship programme organized by the ILO through its International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC), in collaboration with Apindo, the Indonesian Employers’ Association. Astra Honda, food manufacturing company Bogasari and garment producer UNITEX are Apindo participating members.

• Offers short-term apprenticeship programme targeting former child labourers;              
• Includes intensive training on core work skills;
• Involves employers' organizations and selected member companies;
• Makes available financial and in-kind contributions by companies after the apprenticeship programme.

Entrepreneurship development

The Young Entrepreneurs Start-Up (YES) Programme is part of the LiveWIRE Global Network and is implemented by Shell Companies in Indonesia together with other private sector partners. It is coordinated by Indonesia Business Link (IBL) which is affiliated with Youth Business International (YBI). The programme framework was developed by integrating methodologies of the Shell LiveWIRE and Youth Business International, with technical assistance from the ILO. The programme goal is to mobilize global business support for those young people who cannot find assistance elsewhere to become entrepreneurs and set up their own businesses. 

• Integrates business plan development and training, start-up loans and mentoring;
• Features direct support of private sector in providing information, mentoring and access to credit.