The project titled “Youth Actively Creating Opportunities” is a collaboration between USAID and the University of “Goce Delčev” – Štip (UGD) aimed at creating opportunities for young people interested in developing their own projects or businesses.
Rector of UGD, Prof. Dr. Dejan Mirakovski, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership:
“I’m pleased that we are signing a cooperation agreement with this USAID project today. One of the activities will be to provide support to young people, regardless of whether they decide to pursue their own idea or work in a company. It is very important for us that our students will have access to resources.”
The project is already active, and today a cooperation agreement was signed under which UGD will participate by establishing an Accelerator, where students and young people will be able to develop their ideas and projects.
Nebojša Mojoski, the activity leader, added:
“The first activity, this accelerator, together with our partner, will give young people the opportunity to develop their ideas, but also their skills.”
The project will run until January 2028, during which time various programs will be developed, providing opportunities for young people to practice what they learn. The program will connect business with higher education.
Đorđe Kuševski from Ceed Hub – Skopje stated:
“We’ve noticed that support for young people is much smaller in this part of Macedonia compared to other areas of the country. That’s why we decided to start directly with concrete activities. In addition to the Business Accelerator, we will also work on a program for young entrepreneurs.”
The first activities of the project are expected to start by the end of this year, and young people will soon be able to apply with their ideas, startups, or projects.
This article was translated using ChatGPT.
