Joint program with the Department of Labour to promote entrepreneurship and innovation amongst seasonal workers 

EFATE COHORT

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This program aims at accompanying the economic reintegration of Returned Seasonal Workers through the support of entrepreneurship.
​ It was launch on the 7th April 2021  and is meant to support seasonal workers who have returned from New-Zealand or Australia to establish and / or develop their business.  
This program is conducted in partnership with the Department of Labour and proudly sponsored by DFAT and MFAT
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 PHASE 1 - April 2021 - May 2022  

Watch the individual journey's here: 

Roy Tinning: https://youtu.be/loch5OZvHQs
Lingkary Kalpram: https://youtu.be/ZYRel_sSkt4
Aida Avock: https://youtu.be/iU4VI4G_k8g
Edwin Tarosa: https://youtu.be/3GXbC58U6Fo
David Nasak: https://youtu.be/92JBopsmjcc

For more information on this program, you can listen to a Documentary on Radio New-Zealand at:
​https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/countrylife/audio/2018817497/entrepreneurship-scheme-for-ni-vanuatu-seasonal-workers-a-pacific-first

 PHASE 2 - June 2022 - May 2023 

During phase 2  of the YGV Program (June 2022 - May 2023), a total of 50 participants (40 from Efate and 10 from Santo) have been supported by the program in a wide range of economic sectors (retail shops, agriculture, livestock, construction, etc.)