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Pathway To A Job
Equipping youth with the skills to successfully search and apply for a job, prepare for an interview and join the workforce.
Job Placement
Preparing participants to succeed in any workplace and linking them to tangible opportunities.
Entrepreneurship
Supporting young people to start their first business, and connecting them with financing, mentorship and networking opportunities.
More Work
Mentorship
Connecting recent EFE graduates with volunteer mentors from corporate partners and experienced alumni from across the network
Systems Change
We partner with the public and private sectors to build their capacity to deliver market-relevant, demand-driven programming in order to address youth unemployment on a larger scale.
Alumni Support
Alumni engagement programs provide opportunities for continuing professional development, networking, and volunteering.
About
About Us
Overview
Learn about how we are helping unemployed youth land their first jobs.
Partners & Funders
Discover our strong network of supporters.
Our Team
Meet EFE's Network Leaders, Boards, Advisors & Staff from across the globe.
Join our Team
Resource Library
Impact
Thought Leadership
EFE Network
News
News
All News
Explore our engaging highlight page featuring Spotlight moments, breaking news, press releases, events and inspiring campaigns that make a difference.
EFE Updates
Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest EFE Updates
press
Explore a curated collection of press mentions showcasing the impact and influence of EFE
Spotlight
December 12, 2024
MENA YES! 2024: Solution-focused Regional Youth Employment Summit to be Held in Casablanca from October 7-8, 2024
Read Now
Donate
Emergency Support For Gaza
Take Action
Take Action
Transform the future with us
Make a Donation
Invest in a brighter future for MENA youth, make a meaningful donation today.
Become a partner
Join us in our mission to create economic opportunity for youth in the MENA region.
Become a mentor
Inspire and guide youth from across the MENA region, join our mentorship program.
Contact Us
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