Instead, it solicits bids from PTOs that compete for contracts to offer courses. The PTOs are mostly nongovernmental organizations, unions, community associations, and small businesses that have a proven track record in training urban youth and promoting partnership with the private sector. Courses cover dozens of areas. Along with those mentioned above, participants can acquire skills necessary to work as photographers, electricians, dental assistants, mechanics, heavy equipment operators, seamstresses, bakers, hairdressers and musical instrument makers. In addition to providing job placement services, the Capacita o Solid ria program explicitly encourages its beneficiaries to either return or remain in school to complete their formal education requirements.
Many participants see the income-generating potential of their new job skills only as a first step.
I'll be able to sew part-time and study at night. Others appreciate the chance to simply broaden their horizons. You also get to know professionals in the field, and that can help you to find a better job.