Explore the Ecosystem

## Program Overview This intensive, fully funded program is engineered to fast-track unemployed youth into the modern digital economy. Managed directly by **Finn Church Aid (FCA)**, the curriculum is structured to split the difference between intensive skill-building and real-world execution. Instead of just learning theory, students spend their time running live campaigns, optimizing sales funnels, and building professional workflows. ## Program Structure The initiative operates on a strict **3-month commitment structure**: **Phase 1 (Months 1 & 2):** In-depth technical training covering core digital marketing execution, commercial E-commerce setups, and foundational professional soft skills. **Phase 2 (Month 3):** Hands-on professional placement via corporate internships, alongside dedicated institutional job placement assistance. ## Strict Eligibility Rules **Employment Status:** Must be currently **unemployed**. **Academic Background:** Must hold a completed qualification from a recognized **University, College, or TVET institution**. **Age Bracket:** Strictly open to youth aged **18 to 34 years old**. **Priority Tracks:** Fully inclusive and welcoming applications from **refugees** and **persons with disabilities**. ## Practical Logistics & Application Process **Weekly Schedule:** 3 Months duration | **2 days per week** | Full-day sessions from **9:00 AM - 5:00 PM**. **Program Cost:** **FREE** (Fully covered by FCA). **Application Deadline:** July 19, 2026 (Note: Slots are capped based on workstation availability). ## Venue Location & Details **Training Hub:** **FCA Creators Hub** **Campus Venue:** Hosted inside the **Teferi Mekonnen Polytechnic College** campus, Addis Ababa. ## Secure Your Slot **Digital Application Form:** https://forms.gle/mkqrc3TTg2fVatuR7