From Calling to Career

At DTN, we understand that training alone is not enough. The true test of transformation is employment—where skills meet opportunity. Our Employability pillar focuses on equipping young people to transition confidently from learning environments into income-generating roles and purposeful careers.

We actively support youth in taking their next steps by connecting them to real opportunities through:

• Internships

• Job placements

• Entrepreneurial ventures

• Public-private employment schemes

What makes our approach different is our dual emphasis on hard and soft skills. We ensure that youth not only possess technical know-how, but also the mindset, discipline, and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in modern workplaces or launch their own ventures.

Our focus includes:

• Business startup support for aspiring entrepreneurs who need tools, guidance, and seed-stage strategies

• Mentorship and career coaching to help youth identify their strengths, define a path, and stay focused

• Soft skills development such as:

  • Negotiation and communication

  • Team collaboration and leadership

  • Time management, initiative, and accountability

DTN works closely with employers, local businesses, and partner organizations to build a pipeline of opportunity—where trained youth are matched with sectors that need their talent. We also promote youth-led innovation and enterprise development as a viable career path.

Our ultimate aim is to see youth not just employed, but fulfilled, respected, and empowered in the workforce. Because when a young person finds meaningful work, they also find purpose, dignity, and the ability to uplift others.