The PDS Job Skills Center is a core initiative of the Perspective Development Skills Charitable Organization, dedicated to reducing youth unemployment and poverty in Zanzibar by equipping young people with practical, market-ready skills. The Center offers intensive 3-month and 6-month vocational programs across business and digital disciplines—including Business Computer, Business English, and Business French—as well as creative hands-on trades like Tailoring & Handcraft, Makeup Art, Henna Art, and Cake Decoration. Through practical training and entrepreneurship coaching, the Center empowers students to secure wage employment or launch their own sustainable micro-enterprises.
Activities
Teaching & Skills Training
- Language Practice: Lead conversational classes in Business English or Business French for tourism and workplace roles.
- Computer Coaching: Assist in teaching office software, internet navigation, and basic IT skills.
- Creative Arts Exchange: Share new design techniques in tailoring, handcrafts, cake decoration, or beauty arts.
Business & Career Development
- Entrepreneurship Mentorship: Teach basic bookkeeping, product pricing, and business budgeting.
- Social Media & Marketing: Help students build digital portfolios to market their services online.
- Career Readiness: Assist graduating students with CV writing, portfolio building, and interview preparation.
Student Showcase & Promotion
- Media & Storytelling: Capture photos/videos and write student success stories for social media and impact reports.
- Exhibitions & Pop-Ups: Help organize student showcases and local exhibitions to market their crafted goods and services.
Advantages Of The Program
Village Tour
Discover the community life and meet with the locals.
Zanzibar Food Tasting
Taste more than 15 types of Zanzibar food!
Visits
Discover the historical places of Zanzibar.
Swahili lessons
Learn Swahili language
Visits of the local markets
Discover the life of the local markets by day and by night!
Cooking Lessons
Learn how to cook Zanzibar food.
