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Thousands of At-Risk Girls in Nigeria to Benefit From Technology Education Leveraging 3D Printing: A CGI Commitment Announced TodayNEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) announced at the 2016 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting a Commitment to Action to train 6,000 out-of-school girls in Nigeria who are at risk of, or have survived, human trafficking in cutting-edge, in-demand technology skills. This digital skills training in 3D printing will occur at YTF digital hubs in Nigeria. Training by YTF master trainers will incorporate female STEM professionals, industry experts and entrepreneurs as mentors. It will also incorporate partnerships with grassroots organizations that will provide training on sexual and reproductive health rights education, and local businesses that will provide apprenticeships for the girls. Education, Employability and Entrepreneurship Girls who take this training will earn a trade certification, gain employment-ready skills and benefit from mentorship in employment and entrepreneurial settings. To help boost each girl's entrepreneurship opportunities, the training includes basic literacy and numeracy education, financial inclusion education, business capabilities, global access to steady employment through online marketplaces and leadership and entrepreneurship skills. "Every day, we see firsthand that technology levels the playing field for girls, said Njideka Harry, YTF president and CEO. "Technology provides equal access to in-demand 21st century jobs. Our commitment at CGI includes training in 3D printing, an industry forecasted to grow to as much as $30 billion by 2025. We believe this is a powerful catalyst for girls to create their own online businesses to market their digital skills or products, access employment globally, escape poverty and experience true financial freedom." How It Works YTF's work is supplemented by local partnerships with the private and public sectors, including government, academia, foundations, social services agencies and local management committees. YTF's CGI commitment partners will provide funding, visibility, employment opportunities and mentorship. At the CGI Annual Meeting, Harry will present in a session titled "Connectivity," exploring how to bridge the digital divide to positively impact the societies, environment and economies of the future. Boosted by the learning and partnerships provided through CGI, YTF's program is slated to launch in the first half of 2017. YOUTH FOR TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION YTF, in collaboration with its partners, is inspiring the next generation of technology entrepreneurs and leaders who bring innovative solutions to their nations challenges. Please join us today by volunteering or donating to our cause. For more information, visit youthfortechnology.org and follow us on Twitter @youthfortech and Facebook at facebook.com/youthfortechnologyfoundation About the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160918/409104 To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thousands-of-at-risk-girls-in-nigeria-to-benefit-from-technology-education-leveraging-3d-printing-a-cgi-commitment-announced-today-300329998.html SOURCE Youth for Technology Foundation |