Promoting sustainable development opportunities for youth in the Blue Economy



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​ Choosing a career can feel like a daunting task! Some people have chosen their careers following career guidance in school. Some have chosen according to advice from family and friends. Others have even chosen through inspiration from movies. Very few of us have the opportunity to obtain hands on experience of our potential career before embarking on the job itself or studying for 3-4 years and returning to work in the post.
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In 2016, an initiative was launched by SIDS Youth AIMS Hub-Seychelles which was determined to revolutionise the ‘career-selection’ experience. Through support by the British High Commission and Commonwealth Youth Council, the initiative served to promote sustainable development opportunities for young people in the Seychelles to learn about the different prospects in jobs available in the Blue Economy. Our approach not only benefits the youth of Seychelles but also aligns with the national priority areas of the Agency of the National Human Resources Development (ANHRD) where jobs in areas such as fisheries science, fish veterinarian and similar areas are second only to doctors on the national Human Resource requirement list. 

We are happy to say that the programme went very well. The first cohort completed the programme in February 2017. With the help of the Blue Economy Department, we have been able to secure funding from IOT and Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority for the second cohort of the programme. 

Find out out more about :
The Blue Economy
The Internship and Applying 2017
​The Internship and Applying 2018
Participating Organisations 2017
Participating Organisations 2018
​FAQs

THE INTERNSHIP

In Seychelles ...

In Seychelles there will be a 2-3 weeks placement in different organisations in the Seychelles including organisations such as: 
  • Seychelles Petroleum
  • Seychelles Coastguard 
  • Seychelles ports Authority
  • Island Conservation Society
  • WISEOCEANS
  • Seychelles Air Force
  • Indian Ocean Tuna Ltd
  • UNDP and GEF
  • Seychelles Maritime Safety Administration
amongst many others.
Find out about the Seychelles organisations
" It was through my work attachment at the Seychelles National Park Authority that led me to opting for a job there as a marine park ranger" - Dean William, 20 years old, Seychelles

Apply 

Access the application form here  
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Obtain an application form at the Seychelles National Youth Council (SNYC)

​Complete the form (preferably on computer) and submit together with your CV either through email to syah-sez@outlook.com OR in person at British High Commission or Seychelles National Youth Council.

In Ma​uritius...

In Mauritius young people will have the opportunity to visit a number of organisations in Mauritius and learn about different aspects of the ocean- based economy. The organisations include: 
  •  University of Mauritius, Ocean Faculty
  • WISEOCEANS 
  • Eco-sud, Lagon Bleu
  • Environmental Protection and Conservation Organisation 
  • Indian Ocean Commission 
  • Indian Ocean RIM Association
  • National Oceanographic Institute
FULLY FUNDED 7 DAYS TRIP TO MAURITIUS
Find out about the Mauritius organisations
"Young people need to try so they can know whether they can do the work." - Carole Azemia, 35 years old, Seychelles

Questions?

Find out more about the application process here.
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If you have any questions please contact us

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