The course has 3 terms, each lasting approximately 3 months.
Languages
English and the local language
description Kids who drop out of school early either because they can't afford school fees or because they lack academic skills are at risk of feeling hopeless or useless. They may then also be at risk of behaviour which may result in early pregnancy or HIV infection.
The aim of the VTS is to take these kids and train them in practical skills with which they can earn a living while at the same time improving their sense of self worth and introducing them to the gospel.
VTS offers its training to disadvantaged youth, between 13 and 18 years old, from any religious background or life experience who can prove that they have no other opportunity to continue in the formal education system.
Vocational Training is comprised of two schools, one for boys and another for girls. Boys are taught carpentry and joinery, how to lay bricks and to construct concrete. They are also exposed to farming, through the farm at the YWAM base, which produces a variety of goods for consumption.
Girls are taught the skills of baking, tailoring and also farming techniques. They are also taught on the job, as this has been found to be the most effective method for them to acquire knowledge. The girls are able to sell their produce, tailored items, or baked goods, which then provides the financing for their next project.
Both girls and boys are also taught life skills, basic literacy and numeracy and are also discipled through bible study.
STAFFS
We have a long term staff team but we are looking to recruit new staff with relevant skills and we also welcome short term volunteers. The main requirements are a passion to pass on skills and a love for Jesus to young people. .
This program has seen great success in seeing lives totally changed, from having no hope to leading productive and respectable lives. Students leave here feeling empowered, loved, and accepted. Some have even gone on to further government-level training.
course content Topics covered in the Vocational Training School are: English Mathematics Religion Agriculture Tailoring Baking Brick build/laying Cement construction Hygiene Life Issues
Overall the topics covered teach the students how to communicate effectively, how to run a small business of their own, and how to grow in their personal relationship with God and understanding of the Bible.
lecture phase While the students are enrolled in the 9 months of Vocational Training School, they will learn a variety of topics and skills that will equip them for a better future.
outreach phase We visit churches on construction and work with them.this done within the school year.
prayer points
1. students to join us residentially for the next year.
2. provision of the school fees
3. more teaching staffs
4. provision for the staffs, each staff needs a monthly support of $50 for Ugandan staff
