PURPOSE

• Train 5 young entrepreneurs to graduate with a Diploma in Coffee
• Methodology learning, including topics like leadership and entrepreneurship
• Prepare the new graduates for the generational change of coffee production
• Motivate students in the classroom, via virtual learning, on-field and at home
• Communicate closely with the student’s parents to ensure a continuous support and motivation
• Build a bridge between the demand for competencies (technical coffee knowledge, attitudes and skills) and technical knowledge
• Increase the employability of young people who graduate from this program

This project is possible thanks to the support of Escuela Blanche Dael, Funcafé, Finca El Platanillo/Finca El Panorama/Cotesco and EFICO Central America/the EFICO Foundation and runs from January 2024 to December 2025.

It contributes to SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 8 Decent Work & Economic Growth and SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production.