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UNICEF highlights water and solar skills training for young people in Afar

A 20 October report describes practical training and a small maintenance enterprise; it does not announce a new application round.

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A UNICEF Ethiopia report published on 20 October 2026 describes how young people in Afar learned water-pump maintenance and solarisation skills through the Biqu Wetat programme, a UNICEF and Mastercard Foundation partnership. UNICEF says 36 young people participated in training at the Ethiopian Water Technology Institute. Its report describes practical work on pumps and solar equipment, and says a group of trainees formed a small enterprise offering maintenance and installation services in Amibara.

What job seekers should know

The report illustrates skills used in water and energy work; it does not list an application deadline or announce an open training cohort. Do not treat the story as a vacancy or pay someone who promises a place.

If you are interested in similar work, check training providers and official programme announcements for the current location, eligibility, cost and safety requirements. Ask how much supervised practical experience is included and whether there is support to enter employment or self-employment.

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