Preparing for Work is an online resource collection that
highlights materials and training curricula that have been
effectively used to provide out-of-school youth in developing
countries with work readiness and life skills, as well as
examples of competency-based vocational training materials. Some
outstanding domestic examples are also included. All materials
featured on the site have been peer-reviewed by professionals
representing a number of different organizations worldwide.
Preparing for Work also provides guidance on how youth program
managers can select and adapt curricula for their programs. The
site is searchable by a range of criteria (such as literacy
level, location, content area) and is organized into four
curriculum areas: Work Readiness, Entrepreneurship, Technical
Skills, and Life Skills. Preparing for Work is a project of the
Educational Quality Improvement Program 3 (EQUIP3). EQUIP3 is
designed to engage and prepare out-of-school youth for their
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