Overview:

Youth Opportunity Liberia is an innovative online platform (website) designed to bridge the gap between young Liberians and a diverse range of local and international opportunities. The platform acts as a centralized hub for information on scholarships, internships, volunteer programs, job openings, training courses, and other avenues for personal and professional growth.

Mission:

To empower young Liberians with the knowledge and resources they need to unlock their full potential by providing accessible information on a wide array of opportunities.

Vision:

To be the leading online platform in Liberia connecting youth with opportunities that foster personal, professional, and societal development.

Objectives:

1. Increase awareness: To raise awareness among young Liberians about available opportunities in various sectors.
2. Enhance accessibility: To provide easy and equitable access to information on opportunities for all young Liberians, regardless of their location or socioeconomic background.
3. Promote skill development: To encourage young Liberians to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their chosen fields.
4. Foster networking: To create a platform for young people to connect with each other, mentors, and potential employers.

Expected Achievements from Opportunities Sharing:

• Share 1000 Opportunities Yearly: Boost a significant increase in the number of accessible relevant opportunities for young Liberians to take advantage off.
• At least 500 Successful Applications: Ensure the possibility of at least 500 young Liberians successfully applying, getting accepted, benefiting and sharing testimonials from local and international opportunities.
• Empowerment and self-reliance: Increased self-reliance and economic independence among young Liberians through access to scholarships, internships, and training programs.
• Community development: Contribution to the overall development of Liberian society by empowering its youth to become active and productive members.

Upcoming Project Launch:

The launch of Youth Opportunity – Liberia is scheduled for January 26, 2025. The platform will be available to the public through a dedicated website, social media pages and mobile application.

Sustainability Plans:

To ensure the long-term sustainability of Youth Opportunity – Liberia, the following plans will be implemented:

• Donations: The platform will actively seek donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to cover website maintenance costs, team compensations, and ongoing platform development.
• Membership Fees: A nominal annual membership fee of $10 will be introduced for users who wish to access premium features such as personalized job or general opportunities alerts, exclusive networking events, exclusive discounts on local paid programs, member’s success stories website feature, access to application help on different opportunities and career counseling services.