Youth Empowerment
Jacoral Capacity Building & Youth Empowerment
All JACORAL projects reflect a commitment to investing in the lives of Youth and are driven by individual initiative, teamwork and youth-Mentors partnerships. JACORAL bridges youths and community resources through several distinct approaches;
— Encouraging skill acquisition
PLUMBING
The training in plumbing offered by Jacoral Nigeria Limited will encompasses a comprehensive range of skills essential for the field. Students will delve into various aspects, including pipe fitting techniques, repair methodologies for leakages and damages, installation procedures for different plumbing fixtures, and regular maintenance practices. This involves a deep understanding of diverse piping materials such as copper, PVC, and PEX, their applications, and suitability in various contexts.
Additionally, students will grasp jointing techniques, learning about soldering methods using torches and flux, as well as threading tools for secure connections.
Comprehension of plumbing codes and regulations governing safe and standardized practices within the industry is also a pivotal aspect of the curriculum, ensuring compliance and professionalism in their future endeavors.
TAILORING
1. Skills
2. Pattern making: Understanding and creating patterns for garments.
3. Garment construction: Techniques involved in assembling garments from patterns.
4. Stitching techniques: Various sewing methods and stitches for different fabric types.
5. Fabric selection: Understanding different fabrics and their suitability for garments.
6. Alterations: Skills for adjusting and modifying garments to fit properly.
PAINTING
1. Surface preparation techniques for optimal painting conditions.
2. Color mixing principles and practices for creating desired shades and hues.
3. Various painting techniques including brushwork, roller applications, and spray methods.
4. Formulation of paint, covering the understanding and creation of custom paint blends.
ELECTRICAL WORK
1. Skills
2. Wiring systems: Understanding and implementing wiring configurations.
3. Circuit installation: Techniques for setting up electrical circuits.
4. Troubleshooting: Identifying and rectifying electrical faults.
5. Adherence to electrical safety standards: Learning and implementing safety protocols.
CARPENTRY
1. Skills
2. Woodworking: Techniques for working with wood materials.
3. Joinery: Methods for joining wood pieces together securely. Furniture construction: Building and assembling various types of furniture.
4. Use of power tools: Training in safe and effective use of power tools.
5. Reading blueprints: Understanding and interpreting technical drawings.
CATERING
1. Skills
2. Cooking techniques: Instruction in various culinary methods and practices.
3. Menu planning: Designing and structuring menus for different occasions.
4. Food safety: Understanding and implementing proper food handling and hygiene.
5. Kitchen management: Learning organizational and managerial skills in a kitchen setting.
6. Presentation skills: Techniques for visually appealing food presentation.
Jacoral Empowerment Mission
Jacoral Investments Nigeria Limited stands as a beacon of transformative change, deeply committed to the empowerment of the youth and the cultivation of a skilled workforce tailored for today’s dynamic labor market.
What makes Jacoral Different?
1. All JACORAL programs are youth-initiated and youth-led, with Mentorship support for coordination and implementation.
2. Through JACORAL, youths get engaged productively in their community, volunteering and supporting community development.
3. Youths develop lifelong skills and values for effective citizenry as they serve through JACORAL programs as change agents for the larger community.
4. JACORAL fills a unique niche for youth who want productive leadership roles in their schools and community, and attracts many youth who discover their leadership potential through a JACORAL activity. JACORAL uses a stratified leadership model, enabling young people to take on more responsibility as they move from one stage to another and from one JACORAL project to the next.
5. To our knowledge, JACORAL provides one of the most extensive Capacity building programs available in our area to help youth develop both personal and teamwork skills for success in the global world. In addition to Basic and Advanced skill acquisition programs, JACORAL artisans put their training to task and gain invaluable experience as they work “in the field” through placements with community organizations and youth-led community change projects.
Through community partnerships, our community benefit from the fresh and unique perspectives only youths can bring to the table. The community gains in the short-term through the services the youth provide, and in the long term from the future roles these youth will play as engaged and productive citizens.
1. Beyond diversity to Integration: JACORAL is committed to creating opportunities for youth from all backgrounds to work side by side in a manner that fosters the understanding and connection that comes from shared effort and experience.
Over the years, as we meet with youths, both privileged and underprivileged, we hear the same urgent request, ‘Listen to us and talk with us!! Let us participate in the life of our school or community!!’ JACORAL Capacity Building & Empowerment makes these cries a reality.
