Building Youth Employability through Skills (BYETS) 

The Building Youth Employability through Skills (BYETS) project will empower Bangladeshi youth with improved technical, employability and entrepreneurial skills, and connect them to income generating opportunities: jobs and self-employment. BYETS will partner with Training Service Providers (TSPs), government, industry, and employers to create a conducive environment for the targeted youth that would facilitate employment opportunities for them.
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Chattogram
22.356851
91.7831819
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Khulna
22.6737735
89.3966581
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Rajshahi
24.3733087
88.6048716
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Dhaka
23.810332
90.4125181
Project duration
2022 - 2026
Financed by
  • Embassy of the Netherlands

The Project

Nearly 30% youth in Bangladesh are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). Youth unemployment rate in Bangladesh is also comparatively higher than the national unemployment rate. The project aims to support youths by providing training in three sectors: Readymade Garments (RMG), Agro-processing (AP), and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The project offers opportunities to collaborate with on-going initiatives of the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), other donor-funded programmes and Dutch-based companies and academia.

Results as of April 2025

News

Bangladesh
Upskilling and Reskilling, Labour market insertion
12.05.2025
Agro-Processing Global Gateway Expo 2025: A Step Towards Trade and Export Readiness for SMEs
The BYETS project facilitated the “Agro-Processing Global Gateway 2025” expo, enabling SMEs in the Agro-Processing sector to engage with national and international stakeholders and enhance trade readiness.
Bangladesh
Upskilling and Reskilling, Labour market insertion
07.05.2025
Agro-Processing SMEs Gear Up for International Exposure Through BYETS Initiative
In collaboration with CEMS Bangladesh, BYETS organised a pre-expo workshop to brief participating SMEs on the Agro-Processing Global Gateway Expo, aiming to enhance their preparedness and maximise their engagement at the event.
Bangladesh
Upskilling and Reskilling, Labour market insertion
01.05.2025
From Factories to Digital Frontiers: Women Embracing New Opportunities
The BYETS project empowers young women through targeted skills training in RMG, Agro-Processing, and ICT, enabling them to secure employment and leadership roles confidently.