Our Work

Our programs are dedicated to helping young entrepreneurs become successful business leaders.

Creating Young Entrepreneurs

Youth unemployment continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing the Solomon Islands, painting a bleak picture for Solomon Islands’ largest demography. The causes are complex and deeply rooted. Our work focuses on alleviating this youth unemployment challenge by promoting entrepreneurship as a viable employment opportunity for young Solomon Islanders between the ages of 18-40.

Through our training, mentorship, networking events and innovation competitions, we create opportunities to help turn the country’s unemployed youth into young entrepreneurs.

Together with our dedicated local and international partner organisations and some of the country’s business leaders, our innovative programs are empowering young entrepreneurs across the Solomon Islands.

Current Programs

We know that those most impacted by youth unemployment are the ones with solutions to end them. That’s why we partner with dedicated organisations and business experts on innovative programs that empower young entrepreneurs to confidently start their own business, thrive while doing so, and demand to have their voices heard.

Teachim Mi

Providing opportunities for young entrepreneurs and experienced business leaders to work together in a mentorship program

Ignite Networking

Events that allow young entrepreneurs to come together to share their experiences and learn from each other

Training

Tailored key trainings enhancing business acumen from financial, marketing to planning and much more.

Information Sessions

Bridging young entrepreneurs' knowledge gap through information heavy workshops and panel discussions

Home Blo Iumi

Nurturing the next generation of young entrepreneurs by supporting their growth early on in their journey

Ennovation Blo Iumi

We create, support and facilitate innovative businesses that are sustainable and resilient in Solomon Islands

The Game Plan

What Needs to Happen

A thriving community of young entrepreneurs is possible. Young entrepreneurs themselves are key to this economic empowerment and inclusion goal. Our role is to listen, follow their lead, and bring the expertise and partnerships that best suits their needs.

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We Support

YECSI offers opportunities for our Members to learn & develop their capacity with market-specific sessions delivered by professionals in the industry.

We Connect

YECSI established Solomon Islands' very forst mentorship program and hosts quarterly events to foster a community of like-minded young professionals coming together to network.

We Bridge

The representative body for young entrepreneurs in the Solomon Islands, YECSI works collaboratively with stakeholders to advocate and amplify the voice of young entrepreneurs across all key platforms.

We Develop the Capacity of Young Entrepreneurs

Through business trainings and our YECSI Business Bites, we offer opportunities for our members to learn and develop their capacity with market-specific sessions delivered by professionals in the industry.

Our facilitated information-sharing sessions brings together YECSI members and key players in an enabling environment to inform, understand and discuss how the business environment, macroeconomies, legislations and decisions impacts young entrepreneurs and their ventures.

We Mentor and Coach the Less Confident

YECSI also established ‘Teachim Me’, the Solomon Islands’ very first mentorship program. Teachim Me is an avenue where experienced business leaders meet and mentor young entrepreneurs building on connection, storytelling and knowledge-sharing. Our quarterly ‘Ignite Networking’ events fosters a community of like-minded young professionals coming together to network across both public and private sectors.

We Focus on Bridging the Young

YECSI is the representative body for young entrepreneurs in the nation, we work collaboratively with various stakeholders to advocate and amplify the voice of young entrepreneurs on various platforms.

YECSI is also bridging students between 16-24 years old to entrepreneurship as a viable career pathway through our ‘Home Blo Iumi’ program.

Established as the gateway to entrepreneurial pursuits and innovation, Home Blo Iumi encourages the next generation of business leaders to think critically and solve our toughest issues with business solutions, fulfilling our vision of a Solomon Islands with a vibrant community of entrepreneurs contributing to the socio-economic development of the Solomon Islands.