Business Overview
Problem • Millions of individuals in developing countries lack
access to decent work opportunities due to • The global vocational training
Stateme inadequate skills, limited job opportunities, and poor
working conditions. This leads to high unemployment market is projected to reach $1
Market
nt
rates, underemployment, and poverty. trillion by 2026. With rising
Opportuni demand for skilled labor and
entrepreneurial support, there is
ty: significant potential for growth in
developing economies.
Busines • SkillBridge: A for-profit social enterprise that provides
vocational training, job placement services, and
s microfinancing to underserved communities. We offer
tailored training programs aligned with market
Solution
needs, connect trainees with potential employers,
• Our unique approach combines
vocational training with job
Competiti placement and microfinancing.
We leverage technology to
• SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth):
ve deliver personalized learning
Impact
Enhances skills and employability, promotes decent
work opportunities, and supports sustainable
economic growth. Advantag experiences and utilize a
network of local businesses to
on • SDG 1 (No Poverty): Reduces poverty by increasing
income-generating opportunities
• SDG 4 (Quality Education): Provides quality
e: create job opportunities. Our
SDG(s): vocational education and training
microfinancing model supp
Business Model Canvas
•Local businesses and employers
Key •Vocational training institutions Online platform for
•Microfinance organizations
Partners training and job
•Government agencies
Channel matching
• Developing and delivering vocational training
s • Partnerships with local
Key programs
•Partnering with local employers for job placements training centers
Activities •Providing microloans and entrepreneurial support
•Marketing and outreach
• Training curriculum and materials
Custom • Unemployed and
Key • Experienced trainers and mentors
• Microfinancing capital
er underemployed
Resources: individuals
• Technology platform for training and job matching
Segmen • Aspiring entrepreneurs
• Comprehensive training programs that enhance ts
Value employability
• Job placement services that connect trainees with
Proposition employers • Fees for training
s:
• Microloans to support entrepreneurship and
business growth Revenu programs
e • Commission from job
Customer placements
Relationship
• Personal mentorship and support for trainees
• Ongoing career guidance and job placement services
Stream • Interest from
s s microloans
