Peace Corps

Goal 1
BUSINESS AND LIFE SKILLS

Bolivian youth will enhance their business and life skills by participating in learning opportunities. 
Volunteers and their work partners will:

• train and coach 2500 students in business skills
        (including ICT and English)
• work with 100 youth associations and women’s organiza- tions to facilitate the training of life skills including: leadership, goal setting, decision-making, self-esteem, resume-writing and interviewing
  

Goal 2
BUSINESS CONSULTING

Micro entrepreneurs in various grassroots sectors--with a focus on Indigenous Handicrafts and Community Tourism--will learn and practice appropriate small business principles and skills that lead to increased opportunities for long-term income generation.  Volunteers and their work partners will:

• Consult with 60 microenterprises on new or improved business practices (ICT, bookkeeping, etc.)
• consult with 60 microenterprises on quality control and effective marketing for their products and services

Goal 3
ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTHENING

Grassroots local organizations and groups will improve their internal structures and operations, and therefore their capacity for long-term income generation. 
Volunteers and their work partners will:

• facilitate the establishment of  long-term, participatory strategic planning processes in 20 community-based organizations
• Facilitate the formation, planning, implementation, and monitoring & evaluation of at least 20 projects involving multiple businesses/ organizations.