Sixty young people, including 42 women, have completed a five-week Basic Business Training programme at Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle. They developed business and personal development plans and are preparing for industry placements with partner companies.
Held at VJN’s Peace Hall from 21 September to 26 October 2026, the training reached its full target of 60 participants: 42 young women and 18 young men. The programme is part of the Government of Rwanda’s Skills Development Fund, implemented with support from the World Bank to help young people gain skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
Participants learned how to identify business opportunities, assess market needs and plan a start-up. They also received training in workplace health, safety, security and environmental practices, as well as using online tools and digital platforms for communication, marketing and job searches.
By the end of the programme, all 60 participants had developed a business plan and a personal development plan. They are now preparing for industry placements with partner companies, where they can apply their skills in a real work environment.
For 21-year-old participant MUHAWENIMANA Jeannette of Rubavu District, the training helped turn an idea into a practical plan. She developed a business plan for selling quality seeds to local farmers, identifying her customers and financing needs. She hopes to gain work experience through an industry placement before launching her business.
Participants expressed appreciation for the knowledge and support they received, saying the training addressed challenges they had faced in starting or growing a business. VJN will continue to follow up on their progress as they move toward industry placements, self-employment and further opportunities.
