{"id":375,"date":"2024-11-02T08:41:39","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T08:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reflectionnewsbd.com\/?p=375"},"modified":"2024-11-02T08:41:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T08:41:39","slug":"standard-chartered-ucep-bangladesh-create-jobs-for-1000-youths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reflectionnewsbd.com\/?p=375","title":{"rendered":"Standard Chartered, UCEP Bangladesh create jobs for 1,000 youths"},"content":{"rendered":"<div align=\"justify\">RN Desk: The Giving Wings to Dreams for Youth Empowerment Program, a collaborative project between Standard Chartered and UCEP Bangladesh, recently secured employment for over 1,000 youths.<\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">The initiative, which kicked off in June 2023, provides participants with skills training, mid-level management, and entrepreneurship development opportunities through various training programmes. The projects will serve 2,000 beneficiaries over two years. As of September 2024, the project has secured self- or wage employment for 1146 beneficiaries, according to a press release.<\/div>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7356642093402233\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_2_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;client=ca-pub-7356642093402233&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;adk=2251955789&amp;adf=3667227693&amp;pi=t.aa~a.3355207514~i.5~rp.4&amp;w=617&amp;abgtt=9&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1730536753&amp;num_ads=1&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=3488165507&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=617x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdailyasianage.com%2Fnews%2F329351%2Fstandard-chartered-ucep-bangladesh-create-jobs-for-1000-youths&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=154&amp;rw=616&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;fa=27&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMC4xLjAiLCJ4ODYiLCIiLCIxMDkuMC41NDE0LjEyMCIsbnVsbCwwLG51bGwsIjMyIixbWyJOb3RfQSBCcmFuZCIsIjk5LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTA5LjAuNTQxNC4xMjAiXSxbIkNocm9taXVtIiwiMTA5LjAuNTQxNC4xMjAiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1730536752648&amp;bpp=6&amp;bdt=2641&amp;idt=-M&amp;shv=r20241030&amp;mjsv=m202410280101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D860d8431736a214a%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1730536571%3AS%3DALNI_MYA0XyHNo9IZTYdplCftCWQW8FQog&amp;gpic=UID%3D00000eb7cd0c4afa%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1730536571%3AS%3DALNI_MbEz3ZMKt8nXR2AbfOOjh9jexaJBA&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D93ae48f42dcbf147%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1730536571%3AS%3DAA-AfjYd0ZCrC5HSh_DuY3gDJX0B&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C970x280&amp;nras=3&amp;correlator=5870896873801&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=360&amp;u_his=3&amp;u_h=615&amp;u_w=1088&amp;u_ah=615&amp;u_aw=1028&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1&amp;dmc=2&amp;adx=162&amp;ady=1150&amp;biw=1264&amp;bih=609&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=44759875%2C44759926%2C42531705%2C42532523%2C95344187%2C95345472%2C95345789%2C95345963&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=958644787911459&amp;tmod=2072704390&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdailyasianage.com%2Fnews-category%2F6%2FBusiness&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1028%2C0%2C1028%2C615%2C1285%2C609&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=0.8&amp;psd=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDNd&amp;ifi=3&amp;uci=a!3&amp;btvi=1&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=457\" name=\"aswift_2\" width=\"617\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!3\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-query-id=\"COL3mOOfvYkDFbINewcdIw42aQ\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">This represents 73% of the target, exceeding the scheduled target for the period ahead of project completion in 2025.<\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">The project was launched under Futuremakers by Standard Chartered, the Bank\u2019s flagship global community initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Bitopi Das Chowdhury, head, Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing, Standard Chartered Bangladesh, said: \u201cThis milestone is a testament to the incredible potential of Bangladesh\u2019s youth. As we continue working towards building sustainable prosperity, the need for equal economic opportunities remains pressing.<\/p><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">\u201cThe skill-development programs, cocreated in consultation with the public and private sectors, will not only prepare the youth for gainful employment, they will also increase the supply of skilled workforce for the industries of Gazipur, a key industrial hub. We are proud to work with UCEP Bangladesh in providing thousands of youth with the skills they need to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.\u201d<\/div>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7356642093402233\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_3_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_3\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;client=ca-pub-7356642093402233&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;adk=2251955789&amp;adf=1626709113&amp;pi=t.aa~a.3355207514~i.11~rp.4&amp;w=617&amp;abgtt=9&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1730536753&amp;num_ads=1&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=3488165507&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=617x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdailyasianage.com%2Fnews%2F329351%2Fstandard-chartered-ucep-bangladesh-create-jobs-for-1000-youths&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=154&amp;rw=616&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;fa=27&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMC4xLjAiLCJ4ODYiLCIiLCIxMDkuMC41NDE0LjEyMCIsbnVsbCwwLG51bGwsIjMyIixbWyJOb3RfQSBCcmFuZCIsIjk5LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTA5LjAuNTQxNC4xMjAiXSxbIkNocm9taXVtIiwiMTA5LjAuNTQxNC4xMjAiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1730536752648&amp;bpp=3&amp;bdt=2641&amp;idt=3&amp;shv=r20241030&amp;mjsv=m202410280101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D860d8431736a214a%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1730536571%3AS%3DALNI_MYA0XyHNo9IZTYdplCftCWQW8FQog&amp;gpic=UID%3D00000eb7cd0c4afa%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1730536571%3AS%3DALNI_MbEz3ZMKt8nXR2AbfOOjh9jexaJBA&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D93ae48f42dcbf147%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1730536571%3AS%3DAA-AfjYd0ZCrC5HSh_DuY3gDJX0B&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C970x280%2C617x280&amp;nras=4&amp;correlator=5870896873801&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=360&amp;u_his=3&amp;u_h=615&amp;u_w=1088&amp;u_ah=615&amp;u_aw=1028&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1&amp;dmc=2&amp;adx=162&amp;ady=1891&amp;biw=1264&amp;bih=609&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=44759875%2C44759926%2C42531705%2C42532523%2C95344187%2C95345472%2C95345789%2C95345963&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=958644787911459&amp;tmod=2072704390&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdailyasianage.com%2Fnews-category%2F6%2FBusiness&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1028%2C0%2C1028%2C615%2C1285%2C609&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=0.8&amp;psd=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDNd&amp;ifi=4&amp;uci=a!4&amp;btvi=2&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=479\" name=\"aswift_3\" width=\"617\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!4\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-query-id=\"CKu6meOfvYkDFRUTewcdZe0eRw\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">The project is providing classroom and workplace-based training in electrical installation and maintenance; welding; sewing machine operation; apparel screen printing; tailoring and dress making; and beauty care.<\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">The initiative also offers a Workplace Wellbeing Management course to sensitize participants on physical and mental wellbeing and ensure sexual and reproductive health and rights are supported. After completing trade-specific training, high-potential trainees also receive Entrepreneurship Development Training.<\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">The project prioritises inclusivity with a target of 50% female representation and 2% representation of persons with disabilities among the beneficiaries. Graduates provided employment support, with around 1100 securing self or wage employment till date.<\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">With over 119 years of commitment to Bangladesh\u2019s growth, Standard Chartered continues to champion initiatives that promote sustainable development in the communities the Bank calls home.<\/div>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle adsbygoogle-noablate\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7356642093402233\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_4_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_4\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;client=ca-pub-7356642093402233&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;adk=2251955789&amp;adf=3456573196&amp;pi=t.aa~a.3355207514~i.19~rp.4&amp;w=617&amp;abgtt=9&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1730536753&amp;num_ads=1&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=3488165507&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=617x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdailyasianage.com%2Fnews%2F329351%2Fstandard-chartered-ucep-bangladesh-create-jobs-for-1000-youths&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=154&amp;rw=616&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;fa=27&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMC4xLjAiLCJ4ODYiLCIiLCIxMDkuMC41NDE0LjEyMCIsbnVsbCwwLG51bGwsIjMyIixbWyJOb3RfQSBCcmFuZCIsIjk5LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTA5LjAuNTQxNC4xMjAiXSxbIkNocm9taXVtIiwiMTA5LjAuNTQxNC4xMjAiXV0sMF0.&amp;dt=1730536752665&amp;bpp=3&amp;bdt=2658&amp;idt=3&amp;shv=r20241030&amp;mjsv=m202410280101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D860d8431736a214a%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1730536571%3AS%3DALNI_MYA0XyHNo9IZTYdplCftCWQW8FQog&amp;gpic=UID%3D00000eb7cd0c4afa%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1730536571%3AS%3DALNI_MbEz3ZMKt8nXR2AbfOOjh9jexaJBA&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D93ae48f42dcbf147%3AT%3D1723002033%3ART%3D1730536571%3AS%3DAA-AfjYd0ZCrC5HSh_DuY3gDJX0B&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C970x280%2C617x280%2C617x280%2C1264x609&amp;nras=6&amp;correlator=5870896873801&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=360&amp;u_his=3&amp;u_h=615&amp;u_w=1088&amp;u_ah=615&amp;u_aw=1028&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1&amp;dmc=2&amp;adx=162&amp;ady=2072&amp;biw=1264&amp;bih=609&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=44759875%2C44759926%2C42531705%2C42532523%2C95344187%2C95345472%2C95345789%2C95345963&amp;oid=2&amp;psts=AOrYGskVwMoxg4Q2vjZw62GE5nnwAPhEoQL4X61s6VOVfAgCwjweV5ukhVGRA-jnAn9P7pRhDp5D937zJKVCgmExLf5SbRNL&amp;pvsid=958644787911459&amp;tmod=2072704390&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdailyasianage.com%2Fnews-category%2F6%2FBusiness&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1028%2C0%2C1028%2C615%2C1285%2C609&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=0.8&amp;psd=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDNd&amp;ifi=5&amp;uci=a!5&amp;btvi=3&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=1161\" name=\"aswift_4\" width=\"617\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!5\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-query-id=\"CI-XuuOfvYkDFXIIewcdRtoVzw\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">Standard Chartered remains dedicated to investing in communities, supporting services, and creating new opportunities for stakeholders, all while fostering inclusive and sustainable growth in Bangladesh.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RN Desk: The Giving Wings to Dreams for Youth Empowerment Program, a collaborative project between Standard Chartered and UCEP Bangladesh, recently secured employment for over 1,000 youths. The initiative, which kicked off in June 2023, provides participants with skills training, mid-level management, and entrepreneurship development opportunities through various training programmes. 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