Local Opportunities in The Gambia

Alliya Group

Alliya Group deals with all kinds of beverages, including non-alcoholic drinks. The group also supplies home accessories such as fans and air conditioning units. Alliya offers skilled and unskilled labor opportunities for youth in sales and installation apprenticeships.

• Address: Saloum Daura Street, Banjul
• Contact: (+220) 7778760
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm

Ayinlaoyo Food

Ayinlaoyo Foods trades agricultural produce and merchandise to European markets. The outfit processes sheabutter, watermelon and other local products. The company offers unskilled labor opportunities for youth in sales apprenticeships, especially between September and December.

• Address: 14 Dobson Street, Banjul
• Contact: (+220) 4379456/ (+220) 9910607
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm

Brikama Area Council

Officials of the Brikama Area Council informally provide career guidance and counseling, while the council ocasionally permits internships.

• Address : Next to Brikama Market,
  West Coast Region,
  The Gambia, West Africa
• Contact : 00220-4484585 or 00220-4484955
• Facebook : www.facebook.com/westcoast.bac
• Email : ceo@bac.gm brikamaareacouncil@gmail.com
• Hours of Operation : Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

DM Business and Communication

Supporting Business registration in The Gambia, DM Business and Communication offers traineeships to young people interested in business communication.

• Address: 18 Lancaster Street, Banjul
• Contact: (+220) 9956835/ (+220) 4227214
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm

Emperor International Trading

Emperor International Trading is a general merchandise firm that deals with electronic products and household materials. The company offers unskilled labor opportunities in sales apprenticeships.

• Address: 63 Dobson Street, Banjul
• Contact: (+220) 7776678
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm

F & J Fishing

F & J Fishing is a fisheries company involved in trawling and fish processing. The company offers opportunities for skilled labor in fisheries management including delivery of supplies to processing plants, ice making, cold room production, and fish processing.

• Address: 10C Nelson Mandela Street, Banjul
• Contact: (+220) 4228408
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm

Gamtai Enterprise

Gamtai Enterprise is a dealer in basic products such as used oil, sludge, charcoal and oyster shells. The company offers unskilled labor opportunities for youth.

• Address: 4 Lancaster Place, Banjul
• Contact: (+220) 7344673
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm

Gambia Immigration Department

The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) is a national security outfit and authority responsible for the country's internal security, national documentation and border control. It recruits regularly, targeting young people across The Gambia.

• Address: Ecowas Avenue, Banjul 
• Contact: (+220) 4227324/ (+220) 9965254
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Gambia-Immigration-Department-151686514947586
• Email: info@www.gid.gov.gm
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 4:00 pm

Gambia Pilot Program (GPP)

The Gambia Pilot Program aims to finance basic agro-infrastructure and equipment, as well as skills development, along agribusiness value chains of horticulture, poultry and fishery in target locations of Greater Banjul Area (GBA), Lower River Region (LRR) and Upper River Region (URR). The program focuses on empowering youth and women farmers.

• Address: Bertil Harding Highway P O Box 2640, Serrekunda.
• Contact: (+220) 2910361
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gambiapilotprogram/
• Email: info@gambiapilotprogram.gm
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Website: https://gambiapilotprogram.gm/

Gambia Revenue Authority

The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) was set up to purposely enhance efficiency in tax administration so as to harmonize and optimize revenue collection, encourage and improve compliance by taxpayers as well as enhance service delivery. GRA creates employment opportunities for young people.

• Address: Liberation Avenue, Banjul
• Contact: (+220) 4223131
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GRA.Gambia/
• Email: gra.social.gm@gmail.com
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 4:00 pm

Gambia Ports Authority

The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) provides facilities and services for berthing of vessels, discharging and loading operations using cargo handling equipment for both containerized and non-containerized cargo. It is one of the institutions creating employment opportunities for young people.

• Address: 34 Liberation Avenue, Banjul
• Contact: (+220) 4227266
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gambiaports
• Email: info@gpa.gm
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Website: https://www.gambiaports.gm/

Gambia Police Force

The Gambia Police Force (GPF) is the main police department in The Gambia responsible for the country's internal security, ensuring the safety and protection of all people and property. The Force recruits regularly, targeting young people across the country.

• Address: Ecowas Avenue, Banjul
• Contact: (+220) 7416904
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PolisoMagazine
• Email: polisomagazine@yahoo.com
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm

Gamjobs, The Gambia

Gamjobs is job website portal for employers and job seekers, also occasionally offering training and career counselling. The site is dedicated to advertising, searching and finding jobs in The Gambia.

• Address : 3 Essa Joof Road, New Jeshwang, Serekunda
• Contact : 00220-4382263 or 00220-3533578
• Facebook : www.facebook.com/gamjobs
• Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamjobs
• Email : info@gamjobs.com
• Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Website : www.gamjobs.gm

Goldbin Ltd

Goldbin Ltd specializes in the importation of fairly used electronic and electrical utensils from all over the world. The company trades its products to recycling firms in China and offers unskilled labor opportunities for youth.

• Address : 1 Thompson Street, Banjul, 
• Contact : (+220) 7713791
• Hours of Operation : Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm

Herald Travels

Herald Travels is a travel agency and consultancy offering services in travel and tourism. The firm facilitates visa applications, travel insurance as well as hotel and flight reservations. Herald offers skilled labor opportunities for youth in travel and holiday catering.

• Address : 109 Independence Drive, Banjul 
• Contact : (+220) 7278073
• Hours of Operation : Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm

Incentive Group Ltd

Incentive Group Ltd is a trading company engaged in the recycling of used tires. The establishment offers unskilled labor opportunities for youths.

• Address : 18 Grant Street, Banjul
• Contact : (+220) 7041827/ (+220) 4379456
• Hours of Operation : Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm

Matrix Property Management

Matrix Property Management is a housing agency and estate services provider involved in real estate development and construction. The company offers unskilled labor opportunities for youths in marketing and sales apprenticeships.

• Address : Kofi Annan Street, Banjul
• Contact : (+220) 7570781/ (+220) 7466305
• Hours of Operation : Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm

Migration Information Center, Brikama

The Migration Information Center (MIC) is a partnership between IOM and the National Youth Council, aimed at providing accurate information on safe migration and local opportunities to youth and potential migrants. It also supports the referral of returnees for reintegration assistance.

• Address : Brikama New Town, Brikama, West Coast Region, Kombo Central.
• Contact : 00220-3087919 or 00220-2010406
• Email : blytouray111@gmail.com
• Hours of Operation : Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MOTIE)

The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MOTIE) formulates and implements policy measures that facilitate an efficient and effective environment for private sector-led development. Through the Personnel Management Office, MOTIE frequently offers jobs and traineeships for youth entrepreneurs.

• Address: Independence Drive, Banjul, 
• Contact: (+220) 4222173/ (+220) 4228392
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ministryoftrade24
• Email:  info@motie.gm/ info@motie.gov.gm
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Website: http://www.motie.gov.gm/

Ministry of Local Government, Lands and Religious Affairs

The Ministry of Local Government, Lands and Religious Affairs (MoLGLRA) is responsible for effective land resource management, local governance and sustainable community development for poverty reduction. It also creates job opportunities for young people. Through the Personnel Management Office, the Ministry offers jobs and traineeships targeting young people.

• Address: The Quarangle, Banjul, 
• Contact: (+220) 4227315
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ministry-of-Lands-Regional-Government-Religious-Affairs-100862878480402
• Email: info@molgl.gov.gm
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 4:00 pm

National Youth Council

The National Youth Council actively operates nationwide with over 125 registered national and community-based youth civil society organisations. They provide information and support to youth on development opportunities. It is open to all youth and provides information on local opportunities, including jobs and internships.

• Address : Jawara Building No. 4 Kanifing Industrial Area, West Field
• Contact : 00220-9962763 or 00220-9966627
• Email : nyc@nyc.gm
• Hours of Operation : Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Website : https://nyc.gm

National Youth Parliament, Brikama

The National Youth Parliament (NYP) is a representative advocacy network of young people across the Gambia. NYP works to develop the capacity of young people in order to enable them to contribute to national development through effective leadership and advocacy. NYP works through regional and local representatives to reach many people and provide information on local opportunities.

• Address : Brikama New Town, Brikama, West Coast Region, Kombo Central.
• Contact : 00220-7060305
• Facebook : www.facebook.com/NYPGambia
• Hours of Operation : Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Website : www.nyp.gm

Nino Trading Enterprises

Nino Trading Enterprises trades metal waste, iron and steel scrap in The Gambia. The company offers unskilled labor opportunities for youths in waste management.

• Address : Allen Street Banjul, The Gambia
• Contact : (+220) 7634177/ (+220) 6575375
• Hours of Operation : Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Osas Inter Trading Co

Osas Inter Trading imports and distributes all kinds of goods and merchandise. The company offers unskilled labor opportunities for youth in sales apprenticeships.

• Address : 18 Dobson Street, Banjul
• Contact : (+220) 5112156
• Hours of Operation : Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Personnel Management Office

The Personnel Management Office (PMO) is the center for human resources management and development in the civil service. It manages all employment opportunities within the civil service of The Gambia. Applications for jobs remain open throughout the year.

• Address : New Administrative Building, Quadrangle, Banjul
• Contact : (+220) 4228607/ (+220) 4223812
• Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Personnel-Management-Office-The-Gambia-100788028685067
• Hours of Operation : Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Website : pmo@pmo.gov.gm

Public Service Commission

Public Service Commission (PSC) identifies and recruits competent and qualified personnel in line with service rules of the Gambian government to maintain an effective and efficient Civil Service.

• Address : The Quadrangle, Banjul.
• Contact : (+220) 4227324/ (+220) 9965254
• Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pscgambia
• Email: info@psc.gov.gm
• Hours of Operation : Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Website : http://www.psc.gov.gm/

The School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of The Gambia

The School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of The Gambia is made up of three departments: Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. It admits and graduates scores of youth every year. Admissions are open to high school graduates with at least five credit passes at West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Candidates must have a strong background in the natural sciences. The School, housed at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, also provides on-the-job training opportunities for young doctors, nurses, and aspiring health professionals.

• Address: 2 Marina Parade, Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Banjul
• Contact : (+220) 3650084
• Email: info@utg.edu.gm
• Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sopinabi Enterprise

Sopinabi Enterprise is a company that deals with raw cashew, groundnut, and sesame seeds. The company offers unskilled job opportunities for youth, especially during harvesting/sales seasons for cashew and groundnut.

• Address: 19 Ecowas Avenue, Banjul
• Contact : (+220) 7729816
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm

Agency for Village Support, Gambia (AVISU)

The Agency for Village Support provides and facilitates aid to grassroots communities in Lower Saloum, Central River Region. The agency advocates and works to assist vulnerable communities focusing particularly on the welfare of marginalized rural women. It also offers agricultural extension support in collaboration with other NGOs and groups involved in rural development.

• Address: Kaur
• Contact : (+220) 2499140
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 4:00 pm

Bansang Community Radio

Bansang Community Radio offers young people a platform to advocate and voice issues affecting them. It also provides periodic training and internships for young people in community journalism and broadcasting.

• Address: Bansang
• Contact : (+220) 5674042 (+220)2269219
• Email: bansang.comradio@gmail.com
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 4:00 pm

Brikama Ba Community Radio

Brikama Ba Community Radio offers youth in Brikama Ba and surrounding communities a platform to advocate and advance issues affecting them. It also trains young people and provides internships in community journalism.

• Address: Brikama Ba
• Contact : (+220) 6557132
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 4:00 pm

Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC)

The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC) is the umbrella body and voice of young entrepreneurs in The Gambia. GYCC supports small enterprises to expand business linkages and market opportunities to boost their potential and earnings. It supports entrepreneurship capacity building, business coaching for startups, market linkages as well as backing to access finance for its members and other entrepreneurs.

• Address: Kuntaur 
• Contact : (+220) 5389993
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GYCCGambia/
• Email: info@gycc.gm
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Website: https://www.gycc.gm/

Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce, Youth Executive CRR

The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce, Youth Executive CRR is the body designated by the National Youth Chamber of Commerce to support entrepreneurship development for young people in the Central River Region.

• Address: Kuntaur 
• Contact : (+220) 2171626
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GYCCGambia/
• Email: info@gycc.gm
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Website: https://www.gycc.gm/about-us/

Janjanbureh Area Council

Janjanbureh Area Council is the second local government authority of the Central River Region (CRR). The Council provides employment and development opportunities for young people through revenue collection in local market's "lumos" and commercial zones across the region. It also creates training opportunities for youth and offers scholarships to deserving students.

• Address: Janjanbureh 
• Contact : (+220) 517 4495
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Janjanbureh-AREA-Council-2024164110985866/
• Email: harunabarry53@gmail.com
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 4:00 pm

Kuntaur Area Council

Kuntaur Area Council is one of two local government departments in the Central River Region (CRR). The Council provides employment opportunities for young people via revenue collection in local markets "Lumos" and other commercial centres. It also provides land for youth seeking to venture into agriculture, alongside mentorship and counseling programs supporting youth career development.

• Address: Kuntaur
• Contact : (+220) 359 6376
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kuntaur-area-council-245730832285019/about/?ref=page_internal
• Email: abdounjie20@gmail.com
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Gambia National Youth Service Scheme

The National Youth Service Scheme trains youth to appreciate the dignity of labour and self-reliance, encouraging them to become job creators and independent professionals. It regularly offers short programs in various subjects such as entrepreneurship, tailoring and agriculture, etc. Training is conducted on a needs basis and programs are often published widely to young people.

• Address: Opposite Friendship Hotel, Bakau. The Gambia P.M.B: 619, Kanifing, NYSS Headquarters
• Contact : (+220) 4497321/ (+220) 4494750
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYSSGAMBIA
• Email: gambianyss@gmail.com
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 6:00 pm
• Website: http://nyss.gm/#

Gambia Pilot Program (GPP)

The Gambia Pilot Program aims to finance basic agro-infrastructure and equipment, as well as skills development, along agribusiness value chains of horticulture, poultry and fishery in target locations of Greater Banjul Area (GBA), Lower River Region (LRR) and Upper River Region (URR). The program focuses on empowering youth and women farmers.

• Address: Bertil Harding Highway P O Box 2640, Serrekunda.
• Contact : (+220) 2910361
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gambiapilotprogram/
• Email: info@gambiapilotprogram.gm
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Website: https://gambiapilotprogram.gm/

Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce

The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce provides goodwill services to its members, promoting youth enterprises to unlock their fullest potential. GYCC also supports youth businesses to access national and international recognition and works with the government to enhance entrepreneurship opportunities and address concerns challenging young people in business.

• Address: 103, Kombo Sillah Drive, Churchill's Town.
• Contact : (+220) 7866640/ (+220) 3047400
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GYCCGambia/
• Email: info@gycc.gm or gyccthegambia@gmail.com
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 6:00 pm
• Website: https://www.gycc.gm/about-us/

Gam Jobs

Gam Jobs is a job hosting web portal for employers and job seekers. The website is dedicated to advertising, finding and posting jobs in The Gambia alongside training programs and career counseling.

• Address: 3 Essa Joof Road, New Jeshwang, Serekunda 
• Contact : (+220) 4382263/ (+220) 3533578 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gamjobs https://twitter.com/gamjobs 
• Email: info@gamjobs.com 
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Website: www.gamjobs.gm

International Republican Institute (IRI)

The International Republican Institute (IRI) is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization committed to advancing democracy and freedom. The organization connects people with their governments, encouraging responsiveness to civic needs and public engagement in the political process. IRI provides grants and short-term training on democracy and citizens' engagement with local representatives. Its grants are mainly driven via local organizations and communities.

• Address: Kofi Annan Street, Bakau 
• Contact : (+220) 2644915 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalRepublicanInstitute
• Email: info@iri.org
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 6:00 pm
• Website: https://www.iri.org/who-we-are/contact-us

Mec-Sac Skills Training Centre

Mec-Sac Skills Training Centre is a skills center that trains students from secondary schools or existing mechanics who had basic skills, to be reliable and skilled motor mechanics able to run their own workshop, employ other mechanics or be a good mechanic in another workshop. Courses include a four-year mechanic qualification, a two-year service mechanic course and a three-month computer diagnostics technician course. It also offers a one-year training course as a workshop helper. Admissions are open to all young people throughout the year.

• Address: Atlantic Road, Fajara 
• Contact : (+220) 9918174 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mec.sac
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 6:00 pm
• Website: http://mec-sac.gm/

Media Academy for Journalism and Communication

Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC) offers communication and journalism courses up to advanced diploma level for people interested in studying journalism and communication at professional levels. It caters to practicing journalists and candidates who do not meet the entry requirements for journalism at the university. Admissions are open throughout the year.

• Address: NewTown South, Bakau, Kanifing Municipality 
• Contact : (+220) 3725053
• Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/majacgm/?refid=52&__tn__=HH-R
• Email: majacgm@gmail.com
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 7:00 pm
• Website: http://majacgm.com/

Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST)

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST) is responsible for higher and tertiary education in the country. MOHERST provides scholarships to young, outstanding and needy students in their chosen fields of study at tertiary and university level. Through the Personnel Management Office, (PMO), the ministry also offers jobs and traineeships for young people.

• Address: Senegambia Highway, Bijilo. 
• Contact : (+220) 446 6752
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moherst
• Email: info@moherst.gov.gm
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 4:00 pm
• Website: http://www.moherst.gov.gm

President's International Award

The President’s International Award (PIA) is a challenge-based educational program for young people in the Gambia. PIA offers short skills development courses in tailoring, catering, cookery, hairdressing, and home economics, etc. They facilitate internships for their students. Admissions are open throughout the year with programs focused on youth apprenticeship.

• Address: Opposite Friendship Hotel, Bakau. The Gambia P.M.B: 619, Kanifing
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Presidents-International-Award-The-Gambia-PIA-194425870632416/about/
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 6:00 pm

Sunrise Centre

The Sunrise Centre is a combined skills complex, nursery facility and lower basic school, which also serves as a community hub for meetings and events. It was initially constructed by SOS Children's Village and given to the Bakoteh community. Admissions into skills programs are open to young people throughout the year.

• Address: Bakoteh Housing Estate 
• Contact : (+220) 7055901
• Email: enquiries@gets-sunrise.org
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 6:00 pm

Youth Empowerment Project (YEP)

The Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) takes a market-led approach to strengthen existing youth development systems, structures and services to create employment opportunities. It aims to scale up skills among youth in the workforce in response to market demands. The project offers possibilities for youth interested in moving into commercial agriculture, service sectors, business and tourism.

• Address: Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC), Saint Matty Road, Bakau, KMSD, The Gambia. 
• Contact : (+220) 449 7942
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yepgambia
• Email: yep@intracen.org
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 6:00 pm
• Website: https://www.yep.gm/about

Soma Multimedia Center and Community Radio

The Soma Multimedia Center and Community Radio offers skills training courses in basic information technology. It also offers traineeships/internships in community journalism to young people.

• Address: TransGambia Road, Soma
• Contact : 00220-7168070/ 00220-3994704 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SomaFM88.8
• Email: somacr2014@gmail.com 
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 7:00 pm

Gambia Pilot Program

The Gambia Pilot Program aims to finance basic Agro-infrastructure and equipment, as well as skills development, along with agribusiness value chains of horticulture, poultry, and fishery in target locations of Greater Banjul Area (GBA), Lower River Region (LRR), and Upper River Region (URR). The program focuses on empowering youth and women farmers.

• Address: Bertil Harding Highway, P O Box 2640, Serrekunda 
• Contact : (+220) 2910361 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gambiapilotprogram/
• Email: info@gambiapilotprogram.gm 
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Website: https://gambiapilotprogram.gm/

Basse Area Council

Basse Area Council is the local government department of Upper River Region (URR). The Council provides employment opportunities for young people such as revenue collection in "lumos" and marketplaces. There are hectares of land available for youths that want to engage in agriculture. The Council offers mentorship and counseling to the youth on career development. Similarly, the Area Council has a Youth Project, as an initiative in collaboration with Supersonic Financial Services to provide tricycles to young people interested in the business of tricycle logistics. Through this project, the Council provides up to ten (10) tricycles to interested young people.

• Address: Basse  Santa Su
• Contact : (+220) 372 7112
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BASSEASC/
• Email: info@gambiapilotprogram.gm 
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 4:00 pm

Basse Youth Centre

The Basse Youth Centre is provided by the Basse Area Council to young people within the region to generate funds. Young people use and manage the facility for their own well-being.

• Address: Basse Santo Su 
• Contact : (+220) 372 7112
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BASSEASC/
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Gambia College, Basse

The Gambia College is a tertiary institution that provides training and skills to begginers and middle-level personnel in the areas of education, agriculture and health in its four constituent Schools of Education, Agriculture, Nursing and Midwifery and Public Health. Applicants are required to have at least four credits at WASSCE level. In some programs, a pass in English Language and Mathematics at WASSCE level is accepted. In their final year, students are sent on traineeships across the country.

• Address: Sabi Road, Basse 
• Contact : (+220) 4484812
• Email: enquiries@gambiacollege.edu.gm 
• Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 7:00 pm

Chamen Technical Training Center

Chamen Technical Training Center is a skills training center which provides hands-on training on solar and satellite installation and other technical trainings. With support from GIZ, Chamen supports young people who are interested in enterpreneurship opportunities on solar and satellite installation.

• Address : Latrikunda Sabiji, P.O. Box 1694, Banjul
• Contact : 00220-3103030
• Facebook
• Email : cttc1998@yahoo.co.uk
• Hours of operation : Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
• Website: https://chamentechnicaltrainingcentre.com

Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI)

The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry works to foster a more proactive, service and policy-oriented interactive collaboration among businesses and between business and other stakeholders. It seeks to create and support private enterprises as well as improve the business environment in The Gambia. The Chamber supports businesses and enterpreneurships across the country.

• Address :Kerr Jula, Bijilo
  Bijilo, The Gambia
• Contact: 00220-4463452
• Facebook : www.facebook.com/gamchamber
• Email : info@gcci.gm
• Hours of operation : Monday - Friday 08:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Website: https://gcci.gm

Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA)

The Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA) is the national agency responsible for the promotion of Investment and Developing Businesses. The Agency provides guidance and information on investment and business development opportunities across all sectors in the country.

• Address : 48A Kairaba Avenue, P.O Box 757 Serekunda
• Contact : 00220-4377377
• Facebook : www.facebook.com/gambiainvestment/
• Email : info@giepa.gm
• Hours of operation : Monday - Friday 08:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Website : www.giepa.gm

Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC)

The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC) is the umbrella body and voice of young entrepreneurs in The Gambia. GYCC supports small enterprises to connect with business environment and provide market opportunities to boost potential and improve earning. It provides entrepreneurship capacity building, business coaching for startups, market linkages and support to access finance to all members and other entrepreneurs.

• Address :Tabokoto Highway, Churchill’s Town, Serrekunda
• Contact : 00220-7866640
• Facebook : www.facebook.com/GYCCGambia/
• Email : info@gycc.gm
• Hours of operation : Monday - Friday 08:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Website: www.gycc.gm

Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia

Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia is a youth network that specializes in rural development and focuses on entrepreneurship, agribusiness, leadership, communication and information technology and community outreach programmes in rural areas. It aims to contribute to the reduction of poverty among rural youth in The Gambia through exposure to opportunities and business prospects, innovation and knowledge. GYIN supports youth enterpreneurs across the country and regularly organises rural enterpreneurs awards.

• Address : Bertil Herding Highway, Bijilo, Kombo South, West Coast Region
• Contact: 00220-3938929 or 00220-2502929
• Facebook : www.facebook.com/GYINGAMBIA
• Email : gambia@gyin.org
• Hours of operation : Monday - Friday 08:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Website: https://gyingambia.gm

Insight Training Centre SinchuAnnex

Insight Training Centre is a tertiary training institution which was established with a mission to provide quality, affordable and relevant skills training to everyone, especially the youth. It provides training and support for young enterpreneurs in garment making, brick laying and concreting.

• Address : Sinchu Alhagie, Hamat Bah Junction, Box 3138 The Gambia
• Contact : 00220-2764541 or 00220-9345552
• Email : info@insight.gm
• Hours of operation : Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
• Website : www.insight.gm/contact-us

Kura's Garden

Kura's Garden Family Enterprise (KGFE) is a family-owned initiative focused in the business of horticultural production, mainly vegetables and agro-processing. With support from GIZ, Kura’s provides training for young people within the West Coast Region in two major areas, agro-processing and horticulture.

• Address : Kuras Garden – Family Enterprise, Sotokoi Village, West Coast Region.
• Contact : 00220-9984800
• Email : info@kurasgarden.com
• Hours of operation : Monday - Saturday 08:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Website: www.kurasgarden.com

National Enterprise Development Initiative (NEDI)

National Enterprise Development Initiative (NEDI) is established to empower Gambian youth and women through the provision of training in entrepreneurship and investment and grants/loans to operate businesses.

• Address : 109 Kairaba Avenue, Kanifing Municipality
• Contact: 00220-9963833
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• Email : info@nedi.gm
• Hours of operation : Monday - Friday 08:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Website: www.nedi.gm

Start Up Incubators Gambia (SIG)

Startup Incubator Gambia is a non-profit organization that aims to empower young Gambian entrepreneurs to succeed in their careers and businesses. The programe provides services and resources developed by a management team to incubate or accelerate young Gambian entrepreneurs. It is designed to support the successful development of young Gambian entrepreneurs through an array of business support services.

• Address : Kanifing Institutional Layout, kanifing, The Gambia
• Contact : 00220-4382050
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• Email : startupupincubatorgambia@gmail.com
• Hours of operation : Monday - Friday 08:00 am - 6:00 pm

African Information Technology Holding Ltd

The African Information Technology Holding Ltd Annex offers IT trainings and distributes, repairs and provides maintenance services for electronics. It also carries out computer networking and repairs, desktop publishing, bulk printing, etc. It offers training programs in basic computer through an advanced diploma in information technology.
Note: Applicants for admission into the Institute must be able to speak English and should have completed grade nine (9) or grade twelve (12).

Address: 50 Kairaba Avenue, Serrekunda, Kanifing Municipality. PO Box 787, Serrekunda 
Contact: (+220) 4374019
Email: aithgambia@aithonline.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm -  Friday to Saturday 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Website: http://www.aithonline.com/

American International University West Africa (AIUWA)

The American International University West Africa is a registered and approved institution of higher learning in The Gambia. It provides a cost-effective and world-class education to qualified and motivated students directly after high school. It offers degree courses in the fields of finance, humanities, information technology, management, and medicine.

Address: Kanifing Institutional Layout
Contact: (+220) 4382244 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIUWA/
Email: info@aiu.edu.gm
admissions@aiu.edu.gm
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm 
Website: www.aiu.edu.gm
URL : http://www.accessgambia.com/biz1/aiu-american-international-university-west-africa.html
Google Map : https://www.google.com/maps/dir//American+International+University/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0xec29bb570fe57f3:0xc3dc172edc7b379c?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjDwcip7_jzAhUMzIUKHf82CUUQ9Rd6BAhDEAU

Business Training Centre

The Business Training Centre aims to elevate the economic and social development of youth by offering skills training and an education outlet for either self-employment, higher education or employment within various market sectors of the economy. Admissions are open throughout the year.

Address: 13 Samba Breco Road, Cape Point, Bakau
Contact: (+220) 4497879/ (+220) 9914643
Email: businesstrainingcentre@ymail.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 06:00pm
Website: http://www.accessgambia.com/extra/btc-business-training-centre.html

Chamen Technical Training Center

Chamen Technical Training Center is a skills training center that provides hands-on training on solar and satellite installation and other technical training. Out-of-school youth, including uneducated youths, can enroll to enhance their skills.

Address: Latrikunda Sabiji, P.O. Box 1694, Banjul
Contact: (+220) 3103030
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/College---University/Chamen-Technical-Training-center-1451240828446142/about/
Email: cttc1998@yahoo.co.uk
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm 
Website: https://chamentechnicaltrainingcentre.com

CLASSIK Consulting

CLASSIK Consulting is a certified leadership trainer. It also provides coaching and public speaking trainings. The institution supports talent development, productivity, and leadership training solutions with a goal to equip leaders of organizations to succeed. It is open to all people, including youth, who are interested in making a difference in their chosen field.

Address: Kololi Village
Contact: (+220) 7640568
Email: info@classikconsulting.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:00 am to 04:00 pm 
Website: https://classikconsulting.com

Club Foire Skills Training Center

Club Foire Skills Training Center is a training institution that mainly focuses on sewing. It is open to all people interested in sewing and garment making. Admissions are open throughout the year and interested candidates can get the admission application form for free from the Center, complete it and return it.
Address: Bakau New Town
Contact: (+220) 2009500/ (+220) 3639678
Email: clubfoiregambia@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 05:00 pm 

Edenic Languages and Professional Institute

Edenic Languages and Professional Institute is a professional institute that offers language proficiency classes in English, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, etc. Admissions are open throughout the year to people interested in learning new languages.

Address: Kairaba Avenue
Contact: (+220) 9928789
Email: infoedenic@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 06:30 pm 
Website: https://classikconsulting.com

Fajara Skills Development Centre

Fajara Skills Development Centre teaches courses that address the needs of young people, give them an opportunity for economic independence and increase their chances of finding gainful employment. It offers courses in tailoring, garment making, basic computer, etc. Admissions are open throughout the year.

Address: 5 Atlantic Boulevard, Fajara
Contact: (+220) 9932576/ (+220) 4494289
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fajaraskills/
Email: fajaraskillsdevelopmentctr@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 06:00 pm 
Website: http://www.accessgambia.com/extra/fajara-skills-development-centre.html

Food Safety and Quality Authority of The Gambia (FSQA)

The Food Safety and Quality Authority of The Gambia is the national institution mandated to control the safety and quality of all foods (including water and beverages) and animal feed, whether locally produced, imported, or destined for export. The Authority offers training courses on food safety and food safety systems for individuals and businesses in the food and beverage industry.

Address: Kotu East
Contact: (+220) 4466797 / 4466855 / 4399310 / 4399311
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fsqa1/
Email: info@fsqa.gm
fsqagambia@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 04:00 pm 
Website: https://fsqa.gm/

Foundation School for Nurse Attendants (FSNA)

The Foundation School for Nurse Attendants was established to train nurse attendants. The school offers foundation courses for general nursing and nurse attendants.

Address: MDI Road, Kanifing
Contact: (+220) 7377998
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nurseattendants/
Email: Margaretgomez60@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 03:00 pm 

Future Starts Now Gambia

Future Starts Now Gambia offers courses in information technology from level one to three to individuals interested in the field. It also provides scholarships to needy students who cannot afford the cost of the course. Admissions are open throughout the year.

Address: Latrikunda Sabiji 
Contact: (+220) 339 8852
Email: info@futurestartsnowgambia.org
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

Gambia Home Economic Skills Center

The Gambia Home Economic Skills Center was established to train girls who dropped out of school early, tutoring students from the ages of 12 to 24 years old. It is also open to those who have not completed high school. The purpose of the skills training unit is to enable young women to generate income either through self-employment or as employees of businesses or organizations. Admissions are open throughout the year.

Address: Old Jeshwang
Contact: (+220) 7794153/ (+220) 4394429
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gambia-home-economic-skill-centre-110353264010034/?ref=page_internal
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 04:00 pm

Gambia National Youth Service Scheme

The National Youth Service Scheme specifically seeks to train the youth to appreciate the dignity of labor, instill in them the spirit of self-reliance and actualization and encourage them to be job creators. It regularly offers short courses in various subjects such as entrepreneurship, tailoring, agriculture, etc. The training is provided on a need basis and often published widely to all young people.

Address: Opposite Friendship Hotel, Bakau. P.M.B: 619, Kanifing 
Contact: (+220) 4497321/ (+220) 4494750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYSSGAMBIA
Email: gambianyss@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 06:00 pm
Website: http://nyss.gm/

Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA)

The Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency is the national agency responsible for the promotion and facilitation of private sector investments into The Gambia. It also provides entrepreneurship training opportunities, including entrepreneurship driven by innovation, farming as a business, and microentrepreneurship.

Address: Kairaba Avenue 
Contact: (+220) 4377377 / 4377378 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gambiainvestment/
Email: info@giepa.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 04:00 pm
Website: www.giepa.gm

Gambia Public Procurement Institution

The Gambia Public Procurement Institution offers training in procurement with the objectives of ensuring the maintenance of a transparent and efficient economic public procurement system. It provides opportunities to people in the field of public procurement to help advance their careers. Admissions are open to all individuals.

Address: Kairaba Avenue 
Contact: (+220) 399 1296
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gambia-Public-Procurement-Institute-1050921958379202/
Hours of operation: Mondays to Saturday 08:00 am to 06:00 pm

Gambia Standards Bureau (TGSB)

The Gambia Standards Bureau was established by the government to provide conformity assessment services in inspection, testing and certification. It renews, suspends or cancels a licence for the use of its standard mark. The Bureau conducts trainings in metrology, quality management systems, and standardization targeting relevant institutions and stakeholders in rice and its value chain, food processing and packaging, bottling of drinking water etc.

Address: Kotu East
Contact: (+220) 4464345/2994142/2391696
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Gambia-Standards-Bureau-153716378111730/
E-mail: thegambiasbinfo@tgsb.gm
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Website : www.tgsb.gm

Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institution

The Gambian government established Gambia Tourism and Hospitality to provide training to people in tourism and hospitality-related disciplines. Admissions are open on a rolling basis to all individuals. The Institute, in collaboration with partners, sometimes provides fully-funded programs to students from needy backgrounds, especially girls.

Address: Kairaba Avenue 
Contact: (+220) 439 2264
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.gthi.gm
Email: dg@gambiathi.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:00 am to 10:00 pm
Website: www.gthi.gm

Gambia Girl Guides Association Skills Training Centre

The Gambia Girl Guides Association takes part in many development schemes and activities at both the local and national levels to train young people, especially girls, in various skills. Often, it initiates and funds local development projects. Admissions into its programs are open throughout the year.

Address: MDI Road, Kanifing (opposite GRTS Building) 
Contact: (+220) 4494310/ (+220) 9916976
Email: tgggamay2009@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 06:00 pm
Website: https://www.accessgambia.com/biz1/tggga-the-gambia-girl-guides-association.html

Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI)

The Gambia Technical Training Institute was established to offer non-degree programs in various technical fields. It is committed to offering the required lifelong skills to young people for employability or self-employment at the certificate, diploma or advanced diploma level. It is in the process of transforming into a higher education institution, offering degree courses.

Address: Mamadi Maniyang Highway, Old Jeswang
Contact: (+220) 4392841 / 4374524 / 4392781
Facebook : https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064028144255&_rdr
Email: gtti@qanet.gm
Jahou16@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Website: www.gtti.gm

Gambia Telecommunication and Multimedia Institute (GTMI)

Gambia Telecommunication and Multimedia Institute (GTMI) is a tertiary training institute that provides professional skills in development initiatives through the use of information, communication, and related technologies. Admissions are open to anyone who can read and write in English.

Address: Off MDI Road, Kanifing 
Contact: (+220) 9519999/ (+220) 9966461
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Gambia-Telecommunications-and-Multimedia-Institute-GTMI-839039156262003/
Email: dsallah2014@gmail.com / mbah@gamtel.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 04:00 pm

Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN), The Gambia

The Global Youth Innovation Network is a youth network that specializes in conducting training in the following areas: agribusiness, communication, entrepreneurship, information technology, and leadership. It also enhances the business prospects of youth and encourages innovation and knowledge exchange.

Address: Bijilo
Contact: (+220) 2502929 / 3938929 / 7834990
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GYINGAMBIA/
Email: info@gyin.org
communications@gyin.org
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Website: www.gyin.org
Google Map : https://nyc.gm/our_members/global-youth-innovation-network-gambia-chapter-gyin-gambia-chapter/

Golden Hands Massage, Hairdressing & Beauty Academy

Golden Hands Massage, Hairdressing & Beauty Academy is an institution that trains youths and women on massage therapy, beauty cosmetology, and hairdressing. Candidates with a passion in this field are encouraged to apply. Applications are open throughout the year.

Address: Kololi 
Contact: (+220) 7477066/ (+220) 3156910/ (+220) 992 7630
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Golden-Hands-Foundation-academy-119345072790733
Email: goldenhandsfoundation@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 02:00 pm
Website: http://goldenhandsspagambia.com

Grace Institute of Professional Accounting

Grace Institute of Professional Accounting offers programs in Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) courses such as financial management, taxation, audit and assurance, and other professional accounting courses. Candidates who have completed high school can apply. Admissions are open throughout the year.

Address: Tallinding Kunjang, Kanifing
Contact: (+220) 772 7630
Email: graceinstitute2007@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 06:00 pm

Hard Soft Training Institute

Hard Soft Training Institute is a tertiary institution that offers training in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), computer networking, systems administrator, network administration, computer repairs, installation, etc. Admissions are open on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Address: Tabokoto (former Nice building)
Contact: (+220) 3144919/ (+220) 3557139
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/479294678877124/posts/hard-soft-training-institute-located-at-nice-building-tabokoto-will-start-a-new-/963076023832318/
Email: hardsofttraining@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 04:00 pm

Holron Computing Training Centre

Holron Computing Training Centre is an authorized Center for Information Technology Skills, International General Certificate Secondary Education (IGCSE) and General Certificate of Education (GCE) ordinary level and General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. These courses are offered to individuals on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Address: 1 Bolong Road, Bundung, K.S.M.D.
Contact: (+220) 4396357
Email: holrongam@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 06:00 pm
Website: https://gambialocalbusinesses.com/dt_listing/holron-computing-training-centre/

Humanity First Institute for Information Technology

Humanity First for Information Technology offers courses in basic to advanced diploma levels in information technology. Admissions are open to grade 12 graduates throughout the year.

Address: Kombo Sillah Drive, Latrikunda Sabiji.
Contact: (+220) 9883186/ (+220) 4374401
Email: info@humanityfirst.org.uk
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 06:00 pm
Website: gm.humanityfirst.org

Indian Institute of Hardware Technology (IIHT), The Gambia

The Indian Institute of Hardware Technology is among Asia's top information technology (IT) training institutions, with a branch in The Gambia. It offers Advanced Diploma in Computer Fundamentals, Professional and Advanced Professional Diplomas in ITMS (ISMAC), Professional Diploma in Java Business App Developer, and Advanced Professional Diploma in Web App Developer, among others.

Address: Fajara
Contact: (+220) 4382785 / 2994361 / 2998711
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iihtgambialimited/
Email: iinfor@iihtgambia.com
Hours of operation : Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Website: https://www.iihtgambia.com/about

Institute of Bankers of the Gambia

The Institute of Bankers of The Gambia offers professional courses in banking and finance. Admissions are open on a rolling basis.

Address: Kairaba Avenue
Contact: (+220) 9914463 / 4378228
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IBGAMBIA/
Email: nzellaman44@yahoo.com
Hours of operation : Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITTG)

The Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia is a specialist tourism college that offers a wide range of courses, including business studies, cabin crew, teacher training, and travel and tourism. It is a member of the tourism core team of the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) and is engaged in providing special training opportunities for employment.

Address: Kanifing South
Contact: (+220) 7701330 / 9917343 / 8905151
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Institute-of-Travel-and-Tourism-of-The-Gambia-153959684814577/
Email: ittog@qcell.gm
satnyang@yahoo.com
satnyag@yahoo.com
sheikhahmet@gmail.com
Hours of operation : Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Insight Training Centre Sinchu Annex

Insight Training Centre provides education and skills training, focusing on young boys and girls so that they can reach their full potential to be either employed in other institutions or be self-employed.

Address: Churchill's Town Annex, 45 Kombo Sillah Drive Churchill’s Town, Brikama Highway
Contact: (+220) 2764541 (+220) 9345552
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Insighttraingambia
Email: info@insight.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
Website: http://www.insight.gm/

Institute of Bankers of The Gambia

Institute of Bankers of The Gambia offers professional courses in banking and finance education. It targets people with a career choice in banking and finance. Admissions are open on a rolling basis.

Address: 55 Kairaba Avenue
Contact: (+220) 2233354 (+220) 9914463
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IBGAMBIA/
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 09:00 am to 06:00 pm

Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia

Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia specializes in hands-on training, mainly in the travel and tourism sectors, with special emphasis on travel agency, tour operations, tour guiding, ground operations, events management, entrepreneurship/business skills development, responsible/sustainable tourism, community-based tourism, and general tourism business management. Admissions are open to grade 12 graduates.

Address: Duga Jak Lane, Kanifing
Contact: (+220) 8905151 (+220) 7701330 (+220) 9917343 (+220) 7468281
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Institute-of-Travel-and-Tourism-of-The-Gambia-…
Email: info@ittog.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
Website: www.ittog.gm

Interlink Global College

The Interlink Global College is a professional college and product company that provides its clients with a range of solutions in the areas of graphic design, networking, software development, and web design. It also offers Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses in Computer Repair, Information Technology, and Maintenance. Admissions are open for school graduates and adults who want to study information technology.

Address: ATL Plaza, Tabokoto
Contact: (+220) 3827799 / 7777104 / 5031000 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/interlinkglobal/
Email: ilinkglobal.net@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm
Website: www.ilinkglobal.com

International Community College

International Community College is a not-for-profit educational establishment offering innovative and higher education programmes in business management, marketing, human resources management, accounting, and finance, etc. Admissions are open throughout the year.

Address: 71 Kairaba Avenue, P.O.Box 2186, Serrekunda
Contact: (+220) 9134093
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iccgambia/
Email: info@iccgambia.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
Website: https://iccgambia.gm/

International Open University (IOU)

The International Open University is a higher education institution that offers intensive online accredited Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in various fields of study. It provides an equal opportunity for all students and makes earning a degree a real possibility even for the neediest of students.

Address: Kanifing South
Contact: (+220) 4379687
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IOU.TheGambia/
Email: gambia@iou.ed.gm
info@iou.edu.gm
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday 9:00am - 1:15pm
Website: www.iou.edu.gm/gm

Jollof Tutors

Jollof Tutors institute offers courses in information technology (IT), business management, and marketing, as well as professional qualifications in Accountancy Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Common Admission Test (CAT), Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), and Association of Business Executives (ABE). These courses are offered to students both in full-time and part-time basis. Admissions are open at least twice a year.

Address: 100 Kairaba Avenue
Contact: (+220) 9800800/ (+220) 7052076 (+220) 9908520/ (+220) 9890533
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000039626922&ref=ts
Email: jolloftutors@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 09:00 am to 06:00 pm

Lasting Solutions Institute of Technology

Lasting Solutions Institute of Technology offers various information technology courses at foundation to advanced diploma levels. Admissions are open to individuals throughout the year on a rolling basis.

Address: Kairaba Avenue, Kanifing 
Contact: (+220) 9966071/ (+220) 9966555
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lasting-Solutions-Institute-of-Technology-488091911332862/
Email: info@lastingsolutions.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 09:00 am to 06:00 pm

Management Development Institute

Management Development Institute (MDI) offers courses in Accountancy, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), business studies, management, etc. Admissions are open to high school graduates throughout the year on a rolling basis.

Address: Kanifing  
Contact: (+220) 4392871/ (+220) 9999261/ (+220) 9999228
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MDITheGambia/
Email: info@mdi.edu.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
Website: www.mdi.edu.gm

Mec-Sac Skills Training Centre

Mec-Sac Skills Training Centre is a skills center that trains students from secondary schools or existing mechanics who had basic skills, to be reliable and skilled motor mechanics able to run their own workshop, employ other mechanics or be a talented mechanic in another workshop. Courses include a four-year mechanic qualification, a two-year service mechanic course, and a three-month computer diagnostics technician course. It also offers a one-year training course as a workshop helper. Admissions are open to all young people throughout the year.

Address: Atlantic Road, Fajara
Contact: (+220) 9918174
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mec.sac
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
Website: http://mec-sac.gm/

Matrix Solutions Training Institute

The Matrix Training Institute is a training provider within the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. It has been accredited to provide training in tellering at the certificate level. It targets school leavers with good results in the General Certificate in Education Ordinary Levels (GCE O'Levels) or West African Senior Secondary School Examination (WASSSE) who want to take up a career in banking.

Address: Kanifing East Layout
Contact: (+220) 4380634 / 2021244
E-mail: info@matrixgambia.com 
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm
Website: https://matrixgambia.com

Media Academy for Journalism and Communication

Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC) offers communication and journalism courses up to advanced diploma level for people interested in studying journalism and communication at professional levels. It caters to practicing journalists and candidates who do not meet the entry requirements for journalism at the university. Admissions are open throughout the year.

Address: New Town, South, Bakau
Contact: (+220) 3725053
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/majacgm/?refid=52&__tn__=HH-R
Email: majacgm@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 09:00 am to 07:00 pm
Website: http://majacgm.com/

Microtech Institute of Multimedia and Technology

Microtech Institute of Multimedia and Technology provides business-focused information technology (IT) training which offers information technology support services, audio-visual telecommunications design, and installation. The professional training and certification institute targets people interested in IT for a professional career. Admissions are open throughout the year.

Address: 122 Kombo Sillah Drive, PO Box 2922, Serekunda KSMD
Contact: (+220) 999 4674
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.microtech.gm/
Email: info@microtech.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 07:00 pm
Website: www.microtech.gm/

Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST)

MOHERST is responsible for higher and tertiary education in the country. MOHERST provides scholarships to young, outstanding and needy students in their chosen fields of study at tertiary and university level. Through the Personnel Management Office (PMO), the Ministry occasionally offers limited jobs and traineeships for young people.

Address: Senegambia Highway, Bijilo
Contact: (+220) 446 6752
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moherst
Email: info@moherst.gov.gm
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Website: http://www.moherst.gov.gm

National Youth Service Scheme (NYSS) 

The National Youth Service Scheme was established by the government for youth development. It offers agriculture related courses such as aquaculture, beekeeping, horticulture, livestock husbandry, poultry, rice production. It also offers courses in auto-mechanics, carpentry, computer repairs and maintenance, electrical/electronic engineering, plumbing, and welding and fabrication among others. It targets unemployed youth who fall within the age bracket of 17-30 years old.

Address: Opposite the Friendship Hotel, Bakau
Contact: (+220) 4947321 / 3186000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nycgambia/posts/national-youth-service-scheme-nyss-inaugurate-its-new-board-of-directorsthe-nyss/1785386785023785/
Email: emmanuel_mendy_99@yahoo.com
gambianyss@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm
Website: http://nyss.gm/

National Water and Electricity Company of the Gambia (NAWEC) Training Institute

The NAWEC Training Institute was initially set up to provide in-service training for NAWEC staff. To a limited extent, the institute has opened its doors to non-staff members. It runs Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level courses in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation (GSQ), and Mechanical Engineering (GSQ). GSQ means Gambia Skills Qualifications.

Address: Kotu Power Station, Kotu
Contact: (+220) 9963057/99330571
Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/pg/NationalWaterandElectricityCompany/posts/?ref=page_internal
Email: info@nawec.gm
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Website: http://nawec.gm

President's International Award Skills Training Centre

The President’s International Award (PIA) is an agency of the Ministry of Youth and Sports that offers short courses in catering, carpentry, cookery, hairdressing, home economics, tailoring, and welding and fabrication. Admissions are open throughout the year.

Address: Opposite the Friendship Hotel
Contact: (+220) 7676050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Presidents-International-Award-The-Gambia-PIA-194425870632416/about/
Email: admin@gambianintaward.org
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Nusrat Management and Accountancy Training Centre

Nusrat Management and Accountancy Training Centre was established to provide first-class quality professional education, to prepare learners toward meeting the demands of commerce and industries at both national and international marketplaces. It offers courses in business administration, management, accountancy, etc. Admissions are open throughout the year to grade 12 graduates.

Address: Bundungka Kunda, Serrekunda, K.S.M.D
Contact: (+220) 4379373/ (+220) 9937238
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nusratmanagement/
Email: www.matc.nusratsss.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

QuantumNet Institute of Technology

QuantumNet Institute of Technology is a private ICT training institute in The Gambia. It provides training opportunities in information technology, business management, web and graphics design, etc. Admissions are open throughout the year.

Address: Kairaba Avenue, at the FIB building.
Contact: (+220) 3100918/ (+220) 3800918
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuantumNet-Institute-of-Technology-237112043083171/
Email: training@qanet.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:30 am to 07:00 pm
Website: http://www.qanet.gm/qit/

Real Tech Gambia Ltd. 

The Real Tech Gambia Ltd. is a private institution that offers information and communications technology (ICT)-related courses. The institution operates in partnership with the President’s International Award and aims to provide relevant skills to youths to repair smart devices and electronic equipment. It offers, among others, courses in basic computer, database management, desktop and laptop repair and web design.

Address: Opposite the Friendship Hotel, Bakau
Contact: (+220) 9433949 / 9433948 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Tech-Gambia-LTD-876621332405347/
Email: realtech.org@yahoo.com
jbubacarr97@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Website: www.realtech.org

Rex Skills Training Centre

The Rex Skills Training Centre conducts free skills training for youth with the support of its Norwegian sponsors to prepare them for self-employment. One of the accredited courses offered by the centre is in home science/management.

Address: Sainey Njie Street, Fajikunda
Contact: (+220) 7062858 / 6762858
Email: rexnursery@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm

S & S Institute of Creative Design

S & S Institute of Creative Design offers training in creative designs in tailoring, fashion designing, hairdressing, make-up tutorials, etc. Its annex in Brikama offers extra courses such as sales and marketing, construction, customer service and information technology. Applicants can be grade nine (9) school leavers or grade twelve (12) graduates. In some programs, such as make-up tutorials, there is no educational requirement for admission.

Address: Bakau, New Town
Contact: (+220) 7988931
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ssinstitute87/
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 09:00 am to 06:00 pm

S. Narr Cham's Academy

S. Narr Cham's Academy is a tertiary training institute that focuses on cookery courses. It trains out-of-school youth and individuals interested in pursuing cuisine. Admissions are open up to twice a year.

Address: Off MDI Road, Pipe Line
Contact: (+220) 3998004
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/S-Narr-Chams-Academy-972982296053280/
Email: zainab.njie@yahoo.co.uk
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

SASS Cosmetology and Skills Academy

SASS Cosmetology & Skills Academy is a registered National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) training center offering trainees a variety of courses in cosmetology. Anyone with an interest in cosmetology can apply. Admissions are open up to two times in a year.

Address: Bakau, New Town
Contact: (+220) 4382949
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sasshairacademy
Email: contact@sassbeautygroup.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 07:00 pm
Website: https://sassbeautygroup.com

SBEC College

SBEC College offers fast-track and remedial programs for school leavers with deficiencies in English and Mathematics, as well as professional and management courses. The college's UK qualification course guides students on a progressive route to top UK Universities. The college offers courses in marketing, public administration, management, etc. Applicants must have at least five credits at West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or General Certificate of Education (GCE) A levels.

Address: Senegambia Highway, Bijilo
Contact: (+220) 9938487/ (+220) 4462754
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sbecinternational.gm
Email: info@sbec.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 07:00 pm

Shaykh Mahfous Institute of Professional Studies

The institute offers student courses in civil engineering, building construction, architectural design technology and quantity surveying, in which students earn both national and international certificates. It also offers certificate, diploma and higher diploma in multiple fields.

Address: FIB House, Kairaba Avenue, Kanifing
Contact: (+220) 4373102/ (+220) 9962026 
Facebook: https://facebook.com/pages/Shaykh-Mahfous-Institute-of-Professional-Studies/528677013856050
Email: shaykhmahfousinstitute@hotmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
Website: https://www.accessgambia.com/mpages/shaykh-mahfous-institute.html

SIMMA Vocational Training Institute

The Simma Vocational Training Centre was founded to help girls reach their maximum potential via skills training and overall education. The SVTC courses include computers, accountancy, cooking, first aid, tailoring, etc. At the end of the course, they get an opportunity to sit for the City and Guilds exam and, if successful, are issued a certificate from the institute. Admissions are open throughout the year.

Address: Bundung, Serrekunda
Contact: (+220) 4372830/ (+220) 4371260 
Email: simmawrc@hotmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 06:00 pm

Smart Professional College

Smart Professional College (SPC) was established with the vision to bridge the skills gap between the employment industry and the African youths in general. The College offers courses such as certified technology associate, internet computing essentials, Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Cisco Certified Network Professional, android application development, web design essentials, web developer, etc. Admissions are open throughout the year.

Address: Kairaba Avenue
Contact: (+220) 796 3967
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SProCollege 
Email: info@spc.edu.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:30 am to 05:00 pm
Website: www.spc.edu.gm

SOS Regional Mother and Adult Training Centre

SOS Regional Mother and Adult Training Centre teaches mothers and adults through a curriculum that includes home economics, childcare and development, arts and crafts, simple agricultural techniques and textiles. Admissions are open to all those interested in these subjects throughout the year.

Address: Hermann Gmeiner Highway 
Contact: (+220) 446 6714
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOSCVTheGambia 
Email: ellen.maraizu@sosgambia.org
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:30 am to 07:00 pm
Website: https://www.sos-childrensvillages.org/where-we-help/africa/gambia

SOS School for Professional Studies

The SOS School for Professional Studies offers courses in nursing, accounting, banking, finance and other professional courses. These courses are open to grade 12 graduates and throughout the year.

Address: Hermann Gmeiner Highway 
Contact: (+220) 9998641
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOSCVTheGambia 
Email: feedback.gambia@sosgambia.org
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:30 am to 07:00 pm
Website: https://www.sos-childrensvillages.org/where-we-help/africa/gambia

SOS Training and Production Centre

SOS Training and Production Centre offers a three-year intensive apprenticeship training program comprising both practical and theoretical tutorials in carpentry and joinery, welding and fabrication, auto-mechanics, mathematics, computing, English, guidance and counseling and HIV/AIDS. Admissions are open at least twice a year.

Address: Hermann Gmeiner Highway 
Contact: (+220) 4461924 / (+220) 4460229
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOSCVTheGambia 
Email: feedback.gambia@sosgambia.org
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:30 am to 07:00 pm
Website: https://www.sos-childrensvillages.org/where-we-help/africa/gambia

St. Stephen Institute of Technology

St. Stephen Institute of Technology is a tertiary institution that offers courses in English proficiency and diploma in marketing and finance and information technology. Admissions are open to grade 12 graduates throughout the year.

Address: Latrikunda Buffa Zone 
Contact: (+220) 9924429/ (+220) 9925407/ (+220) 6624429
Email: saintstepheninstitute@yahoo.ie
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:30 am to 07:00 pm
Website: https://stephensalumni63.wixsite.com/stephens-institute

St. Martha's YWCA Skills Training Centre

St. Martha's Society, in association with the YWCA, founded a skills center at Fajikunda offering training to out-of-school girls and young women in various skills, such as kneating, garment making and tailoring. Admissions are open up to twice a year.

Address: Fajikunda, K.S.M.D 
Contact: (+220) 2512941
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St-Martha-skills-training-centre-307817613274694/
Email: isaacsylva@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:30 am to 06:00 pm

Stratford College of Management

Stratford College of Management offers a Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Diploma in Travel and Tourism as well as Banking and Finance. Admissions are open on a rolling basis.

Address: Kombo Sillah Drive, Talinding Kunjang 
Contact: (+220) 6923812/ (+220) 7993812
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scmgambia/
Email: info@scm.ac
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:30 am to 06:00 pm

Success Professional Tutors

Success Professional Tutors is a continuing professional development training center offering continuing training in a number of selected vocational study areas. Successful students who have completed their courses may be awarded Higher National Diplomas (HNDs), Certificates or Diplomas. Admissions are open throughout the year.

Address: Kairaba Avenue 
Contact: (+220) 3987771/ (+220) 9603660 
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/pg/Success-Professional-Tutors-121008345165200/posts/
Email: successproftutors@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:30 am to 06:00 pm

Sunrise Centre

The Sunrise Centre is a combined skills complex, nursery facility and lower basic school, also serving as a community building for meetings and events. It was initially constructed by SOS Children's Village and given to the Bakoteh community. Admissions into their skills programs are open to young people throughout the year.

Address: Bakoteh Housing Estate 
Contact: (+220) 7055901
Email: enquiries@gets-sunrise.org
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:30 am to 06:00 pm

The Technology and Information Professional Institute

The Technology and Information Professional Institute is a tertiary institution that offers information technology (IT) courses and other professional courses, such as banking and finance, accounting, etc. Admissions are open throughout the year.

Address: 7 Sayerr Jobe Avenue, Serrekunda 
Contact: (+220) 9903026/ (+220) 6756551/ (+220)-6322415
Email: info@tip.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:30 am to 04:00 pm

Trust Communication Training Institute

Trust Communications Institute offers professional studies in Information Technology and business courses leading to examinations for a number of professional diplomas. It is also accredited with the following bodies: assoication of business executives (ABE), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA ), Association of Accounting Technicians ( AAT), Common Admission Test (CAT) and London Chamber of Commerce (LCM).

Address: Behind LG Building, Kanifing South 
Contact: (+220) 7664344/ (+220) 9818531
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrustCommunicationTrainingInstitute/
Email: info@tcti-thegambia.org
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:30 am to 06:00 pm
Website: http://www.accessgambia.com/mpages/tcti.html

University of The Gambia

The University of The Gambia offers different degree programs in accounting, business administration, agriculture, education, nursing, journalism, law, medicine, development studies, political science, etc. Admission is generally pegged at 5 credit passes at West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), including English and Mathematics.

Address: Kanifing, MDI Road 
Contact: (+220) 3650084
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utg.gambia
Email: info@utg.edu.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:30 am to 06:00 pm

Vicky Hairdressing Salon and Skills Centre

Vicky Hairdressing Salon and Skills Centre trains students in the various techniques for carrying out various types of hairstyles, such as braiding, weaving, hair extensions of artificial and real human hair. Admissions are open throughout the year to individuals interested in hairdressing.

Address: 16, 6th Street South Fajara 
Contact: (+220) 4496694/ (+220) 9903660
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vickysgambia/
Email: tamabar@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:00 am to 04:00 pm
Website: www.vivkys.gm

Vision Technical Education Centre

Vision Technical Education Centre trains early school leavers with vocational skills such as welding, carpentry, electrical hairdressing and beauty, tailoring and fashion design. Admissions are open on a rolling basis.

Address: Kotu Quarry 
Contact: (+220) 791 8881
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Vision-technical-training-center-1488827611396665/
Email: vtechcentre87@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:00 am to 04:00 pm

West African Chartered College

The West African Chartered College (WACC) is an educational institution that runs several college courses in The Gambia. These courses include English language proficiency, accountancy, tourism and hotel management and human resources management. Admissions are open to qualifications in the form of advanced, higher and graduate diplomas, regular diplomas and certificates. 

Address: MDI Road, Kanifing 
Contact: (+220) 9723063/ (+220) 7466592
Email: waccgambia@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:30 am to 6:00 pm

Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Vocational Training Centre

Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Vocation Training Centre is a National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority certified skills training centre. In partnership with Youth Empowerment Project Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) offers courses in graphic design and desktop publishing, marketing and design, financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills. These courses are fully funded and open to all young people interested in these fields.

Address: Kanifing 
Contact: 00220-4370240/ 00220-9912508/ 00220-4390793
Email: pileleji@ymca.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 08:30 am to 6:00 pm
Website: https://www.yep.gm/opportunity/ymca-skills-training

The School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of The Gambia

The School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of The Gambia is made up of three departments: Medicine, Nursing and Public Health. It admits and graduates scores of youth every year. Admissions are open to high school graduates with at least five credit passes at West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Candidates must have a strong background in the natural sciences. The School, housed at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, also provides on-the-job training opportunities for young doctors, nurses, and aspiring health professionals.

Address :  Banjul
Contact: (+220) 3650084
Email: info@utg.edu.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 06:00 pm

School of Nursing and Midwifery Gambia College

The School of Nursing, Gambia College offers a three-year training program leading to a State Registered Nurse (SRN). Admission is open annually to high school graduates with up to 5 credits at West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Address: Marina Parade, Banjul
Contact: (+220) 4225351
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/snm.gambiacollege/
Email: snm@gambiacollege.edu.gm
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 08:30 am to 06:00 pm
Website: http://www.gambiacollege.edu.gm/

Presentation Girls Vocational Training Institute

Presentation Girls Vocational School is a school of excellence that offers basic skills for its students. It consists of three sections: commercial (secretarial), home management (cookery and catering) and hair dressing (salon and designing). The institute supports girls' empowerment by creating jobs and entrepreneurship for women.

Address : ev. Pye Lane, Tobacorot Banjul
Contact : (+220) 7163279
Email pgvs536@yahoo.com
Hours of Operation Monday to Saturday 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
Website https://www.facebook.com/Presentation-Girls-Vocational-School-PGVS-114563996902801/

Gambia Participates

Gambia Participates is a youth-led civil society organization that focuses on enhancing transparency and accountability in the public sector. It works in the area of anti-corruption, or fighting against corruption. The organization provides occasional job and internship opportunities to young people.

Address: West Field
Contact: (+220) 438 0725
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GambiaParticipates/
Email: info@gambiaparticipate.org
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Website: https://gambiaparticipate.org/

Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC)

The Kanifing Municipal Council is the local government authority in charge of administering the Kombo Saint Mary's. The council covers the areas of Bakau, Bijilo, Fajara, Kololi, Kotu and Serrekunda. It collects annual property rates and fees, conducts business registrations and makes physical planning decisions on street cleaning and rubbish disposal. The Council occasionally provides occasional job and internship opportunities for youth.

Address: Mamadi Manyang Highway
Contact: (+220) 4382682 / 4382011 / 4382686 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Government-Organization/Kanifing-Municipal-Council-1699310063515786/
Email: info@kanifing.gm
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Website: http://kanifing.gm/

National Youth Council (NYC)

The National Youth Council is a public agency actively operating in the seven administrative regions of The Gambia. It has over 172 registered national and community-based youth civil society organizations. Its mandate is to mobilize, coordinate and supervise youth organizations, implement national youth programmes and advise the government on youth matters. It occasionally provides job and internship opportunities for youth.

Address: Kanifing Industrial Estate
Contact: (+220) 9962763 / 9966627 / 9966630 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nycgambia/
Email: nyc@nyc.gm 
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Website: https://nyc.gm/

African Youth Entrepreneurship Academy (AYEA)

The African Youth Entrepreneurship Academy is a youth organization in The Gambia which was established during the 3rd Pan-African Youth Conference held in Banjul in March 2019. The aim of this academy is to assist young people through entrepreneurship development and, by extension, to enhance and foster economic security for young people. It provides technical support to young entrepreneurs at the grassroots level through coaching, entrepreneurship training, and mentorship.

Address: Kairaba Avenue
Contact: (+220) 3394998 / 2494058
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ayeagambia/
Email: africanyea@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Useful URL: https://gm.linkedin.com/company/african-youth-entrepreneurship-academy

Bridging Gaps Advisory (BGA)

Bridging Gaps Advisory helps businesses, particularly women-owned, to clarify their goals and objectives and assists them to develop skills and acquire the resources needed to operate a successful and sustainable business. BGA organizes business and executive coaching and mentoring for young women, leadership training for women, women's leadership forums and advocates for more representation of women at decision-making levels.

Address: Kotu
Contact: (+220) 2234735
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bridginggapsadvisory/
Email: info@bridginggapsadvisory.com
rbgaye1@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Website: https://bridginggapsadvisory.com/

Gambia Pilot Program (GPP)

The Gambia Pilot Program aims to finance basic agro-infrastructure and equipment, as well as skills development, along the agribusiness value chains of fishery, horticulture and poultry in target locations in the Greater Banjul Area (GBA), Lower River Region (LRR), and Upper River Region (URR). The program focuses on empowering youth and female farmers.

Address: Bertil Harding Highway
Contact: (+220) 2910361
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gambiapilotprogram/
Email: info@gambiapilotprogram.gm
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Website: https://gambiapilotprogram.gm/

Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC)

The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce is the umbrella body and voice of young entrepreneurs in The Gambia. It advocates for favorable policies for young entrepreneurs. It is committed to advocating for the creation of an enabling environment that facilitates an organized, vibrant, robust, functional and sustainable youth sector business administration. GYCC also provides training opportunities in business plan writing, business management, business coaching and mentorship, and entrepreneurship. It also provides online advertisement of products and services.

Address: Garba Jahumpa Road, Bakau
Contact: (+220) 7866640 / 3906640 / 6661925 / 9809978
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GYCCGambia/
Email: gyccthegambia@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Website: https://www.gycc.gm

Innovators Spaces

Innovators Spaces is a hub for innovator entrepreneurs in The Gambia. It has a co-working space that allows entrepreneurs to work in an environment where they can network with like-minded people from similar sectors, giving them new perspectives on how to build better businesses. Its members benefit from entrepreneurship training, experiential STEM education and leadership among others.

Address: Fajara M Section 
Contact:  (+220) 7193323 / 3630559
Email: innovators.spaces@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Website: https://innovatorsspaces.com/

National Enterprise Development Initiative (NEDI)

The National Enterprise Development Initiative is one of the satellite institutions of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. It was established to provide support to the youth and women through enterprise development as a means to sustainable employment creation and better livelihood. NEDI provides training opportunities in business plan development, crop production and nursery, entrepreneurship, food processing and preservation and horticulture etc.

Address: Behind Redcross Building, Westfield
Contact: (+220) 3459388
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NEDI-985950751447965/about/?ref=page_internal
Email: nediprograms@gmail.com
abdoukabirrpau89@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 1:30pm
Website: http://www.nedi.gm/

Startup Incubator Gambia (SIG)

The Startup Incubator Gambia is a co-working space for young entrepreneurs, innovators, techies and startups to share ideas, connect and collaborate with each other. It offers advisory services, entrepreneurship training, mentorship and providing resources to entrepreneurs and startups. The facilities available at the centre include cubicles, computers, high-speed internet, printing and a fully equipped training room with a capacity to accommodate up to 25 clients.

Address: Kanifing Institutional Layout MSTE Building
Contact: (+220) 3144200 / 4382050 / 4382050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartupIncubator/
Email: alieu@startupincubator.gm
startupupincubatorgambia@gmail.com
info@startupincubator.gm
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Website: https://www.startupincubator.gm

Youth Empowerment Project (YEP)

Implemented by the International Trade Center (ITC), the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) aims to scale up skills among youth in the workforce in response to market demands. It takes a market-led approach to strengthen existing youth development systems, structures and services to create employment opportunities. The project offers possibilities for youth interested in moving into business, commercial agriculture, service sectors and tourism among others.

Address: Sait Matty Road, Bakau
Contact: (+220) 4497942
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yepgambia
Email: yep@intracen.org
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Website: https://www.yep.gm/about

African Information Technology Holding Ltd Annex

The African Information Technology Holding Ltd Annex distributes electronics, provides maintenance services and repairs electronics. It offers training programs in basic computer/IT and an Advanced Diploma in Information Technology. Applicants for admission into the Institute must be able to speak English and should have completed Grade 9 or Grade 12.

Address: Kairaba Avenue
Contact: (+220) 9911261
Email: aithgambia@aithonline.com 
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday - Saturday 9:00am - 12.30pm 
Website: www.aithonline.com 

Al-Ihsan University

Under the Al-Ihsan Charitable Foundation for Education and Development, Al-Ihsan University is a degree-awarding institution in Arabic and Islamic education in The Gambia. The University provides Arabic students the opportunity to be fluent in English Language and to be skillful with different skills. It offers courses in the Arabic language, natural sciences, science of Shari’ah and technology, among others.

Address: Banjulunding
Contact: (+220) 7562691 / 9753935 / 9757828 / 6624011 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/College---University/Al-Ihsan-University-Gambia/105952167958657/
Email: ksonko@alihsanuniversity.com
info@alihsanuniversity.com
Hours of operation: Saturday - Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Website: https://naqaa.gm/

Amaanah Training Institute

Amaanah Training Institute Brikama Annex offers Bachelor's degree and Diploma courses in education. For enrollment at the Amanna Training Institute in Brikama, applicants must be able to speak English and have completed Grade 12. In some programs, applicants should have at least five credits at West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) level.

Address: Manduar
Contact: (+220) 3976737 / 7489180 
Email: amaanahtraininginstitute@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Sunday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Fongam Skills Training Institute

The skills center is owned by Fongam, a non-profit organization. In addition to teaching mathematics and English language, the Centre offeres Certificate in Business Management, Construction, Electrical Installation and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Address: Tujereng
Contact: (+220) 7928790 / 3928790
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/Fongam-skills-training-institute-Tujereng-The-Gambia-1948814008752081/
Email: fsti.tujereng@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Useful URL: https://www.voicegambia.com/2019/03/04/d4m-tujereng-skills-center-inaugurated/

Gaye Njorro Skills Academy

Gaye Njoro is a skills training center which trains and empowers youth and women in different marketable skills to become self-reliant and independent. It offers Certificates in Beauty Cosmetology, Catering, Hairdressing, and Massage Therapy. Admissions are open on a rolling basis to all individuals. The center, in collaboration with partners, sometimes provides fully funded programs to young girls from needy backgrounds.

Address: Brusubi Turntable
Contact: (+220) 4465283 / 995 6036
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GayeNjorroSkillsAcademy/
Email: info@gayenjorroskillsacademy.com
beautyschoolgm@gmail.com 
Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Website: https://gayenjorroskillsacademy.com/

Gambia College

The Gambia College is a middle-level training institution that offers a range of choices in Agriculture, Education and Health, with campuses located in Brikama, Banjul, Bwiam and Basse. The Brikama campus is the largest, housing the Schools of Agriculture, Education, and Public Health. The College enables students to acquire the knowledge and skills for their chosen profession.

Address: Brikama
Contact: (+220) 484748 / 9919798
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/College---University/Gambia-College-School-of-Education-503935693132475/
Email: GambiaCollege@GC.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm
Website: https://gc.edu.gm/gc-life/campuses/

Gambia National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) 

The Gambia National Research Institute (NARI) maintains one of two main research stations in Yundum. The Institute enhances the agricultural entrepreneurial skills of Gambian youths and also has training courses on agricultural skills development, agricultural engineering, cropping systems and resource management.

Address: Brikama 
Contact: (+220) 4484921
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Product-Service/National-Agricultural-Research-Institute-NARI-608825999169316/
Email: sonkob2000@yahoo.co.uk
demsondoe@yahoo.co.uk
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm 
Website: http://www.nari.gm/
https://resade.biosaline.org/partners/nari

Glory Computer and Hair DesignTraining Institute

Glory Computer and Hair Design Training Institute offers trainings in different areas, including fashion design, hairdressing and information technology. The institute admits both Grade 9 school leavers and school dropouts who are interested in pursuing courses on life skills and computing. Applicants should be able to read and write in English language. The school is also a partner of Teach a Woman Foundation, which supports young women.

Address: Brikama
Contact: (+220) 9706262 / 3854071
Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/pg/Glory-Computer-Hair-Design-Training-Institute-Brikama-151670264953511/posts/?ref=page_internal
Email: info@gchdti.edu.gm
principal@gchdti.gm
secretary@gchdti.gm
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Website: http://www.gchdti.edu.gm/gallery.html

House of Skills Training Center

House of Skills Training is a vocational training center where young people can learn different skills. The center offers Certificate and Diploma level courses in Bakery, Carpentry, Construction, Electrical Installation, and Joinery.

Address: Tanji Salanding
Contact: (+220) 7950207 / 7327309 / 2233174
Email: hos.gambia@yahoo.de
Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 4:15pm
Website: https://www.wecgambia.com/house-of-skills

Innovative Plastic Recyclers (IPR)

Innovative Plastic Recyclers have a large workshop and a training centre in Gunjur, which offers trainings on collecting plastic waste and transforming it into high-quality products. This forms part of IRP's belief that everyone has the right to live in a healthy environment.

Address: Gunjur
Contact: (+220) 3101932 
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/TARUD-inovative-plastic-recyclers-438918040188587/posts
Email: info@gunjurplastics.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Website: https://gunjurplastics.com/

Insight Training Center

Insight Training Center provides education and skills training, focusing on young boys and girls, so that they can reach their full potential to be either employed in other institutions or be self-employed. It offers courses in the following areas: architectural draftmanship, banking, construction, electrical installation, English language, information technology and plumbing.

Address: Sinchu Alagie 
Contact: (+220) 4390226 / 9913402
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Insighttraingambia
Email: info@insight.gm
insighttrainingcenter@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 6:00 pm
Website: http://www.insight.gm/

J Kastrup Skills Training Center

The center provides technical and vocational education and training. The curriculum includes subjects such as business management, construction, English language, fabrication, information technology, mathematics, tailoring, welding, among others.

Address: Kembujeh
Contact: (+220) 9903023 / 7933887
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/J-Kastrup-Skills-Training-Center-142007523064312/
Email: ebojang100.eb@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm Friday 8:30am - 12.00pm 
Website: http://www.ksf-gambia.dk/28048626

Khamsys Technologies Ltd

Khamsys Technologies is a higher education center which provides academic programs, including associate degrees (advanced diploma) and executive education courses. In collaboration with the University of Arizona, the center also serves as a campus for undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate programs. It offers courses like banking and finance, business management, information technology and Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) database administration.

Address: Bijilo
Contact: (+220) 3700473 / 3924443
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KhamsysTechnologies/
Email: mbaye.kah@khamsys.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 7:00pm
Website: http://www.khamsys.net/

Kun Dembo Health and Skills Center

The Kun Dembo Health and Skills Center offers youth the opportunity to learn food processing techniques and tailoring, while raising awareness on sexual and reproductive health issues in communities. The center also has a clinic where it runs general outpatient services.

Address: Gunjur
Contact: (+220) 9916495 / 3354004
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Kun-Dembo-Skills-Center-Gunju-Kombo-South-107935767349420/posts/?ref=page_internal
Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Kuras Garden Family Enterprise (KGFE)

KGFE is a family-owned business engaged in food processing and horticultural production, mainly for vegetables. It supports organic farmers through its vocational training school established on the farm site.

Address: Sotokoi
Contact:  (+220) 9984800 / 9113345 / 9924390
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Grocery-Store/Kuras-Garden-422103201194663/
Email: info@kurasgarden.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Website: https://www.kurasgarden.com/

Marie Bennette Skills Training Center

Marie Bennett Skills Training Center provides training courses in English language, home science (including cookery, hygiene and nutrition), tie and dye, among others.

Address: Wellingara
Contact: (+220) 3524112 / 7777569
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Interest/Marie-bennett-skill-training-center-1643371912636343/
Email: mbtc@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 1:10pm Friday 8:30am - 11:15am

Max-way Tropical Greening Farm

Max-way Tropical Greening Farm offers training opportunities in biogas production, nursery, vegetable gardening, among others.

Address: Brikama Nyambai
Contact: (+220) 3048722
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Patio-Garden/Max-way-Tropical-Greening-farm-103088041610186/
Email: babasambou111@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm
Website: 

MyFarm

MyFarm is a creative hub set up by Africa Startup where people of all ages come to be trained, learn, share knowledge and exchange ideas. It trains and encourages small business owners/start-ups to scale up, as well as offers training opportunities on carpentry, gardening and information technology.

Address: Nema Kunku
Contact: (+220) 7121212
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Grocery-Store/Kuras-Garden-422103201194663/
Email: MyFarm@GambiaStartUp.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Website: https://africastartup.org/myfarm-2/

SBEC College

SBEC is a bilingual (English/French) educational institution that has both primary and secondary school. SBEC College offers fast-track and remedial programs for school leavers with deficiencies in English and mathematics, as well as professional and management courses. The college's UK qualification course offers students a progressive route to top UK Universities. The college offers courses in business management, English language proficiency, financial accounting, human resource management, and information technology and others. Applicants must have at least five credits at General Certificate of Education, Ordinary (GCE O) level or West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Address: Salaji
Contact: (220) 3922014 / 7034349
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sbecinternational.gm/
Email: college@sbecinternational.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Website: https://www.sbecinternational.com

SMD Policy Management Group

SMD Policy Management Group is an international consultancy firm that conducts corporate trainings for organizations. Some of the courses offered include administration of change, public debt management, and strategic human resource management.

Address: Bijilo
Contact: (+220) 3560989 / 7414097
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMDPMI/
Email: smdarboe@smd-institute.org
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm 
Website: https://www.smd-institute.org/

Starfish Skills Center

Starfish Skills Center empowers Gambian girls by providing them with post-secondary education that focuses on service to humanity while at the same time providing international service-learning opportunities for volunteers. The Center's trainings are targeted at Gambian girls, who are mostly school dropouts or have graduated without a skill. Through its craft programme, Starfish trains girls in business skills and handicraft to support them as entrepreneurs and income-generators for their families in the future.

Address: Lamin
Contact: (+220) 7645952 / 3047732 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarfishInternational/posts/starfish-international-skill-centers-exhibitionwe-are-wrapping-up-our-10-year-an/10157000252926134/
Email: mendymadeline0@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
Website: www.starfishinternational.org

Strategy Management Institute (SMI)

SMI is a skills training center that offers Certificates in Front Office Management and Home Science.

Address: Brusubi
Contact: (+220) 7877710
Email: abdoulie.sirehjallow@smi.gm
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Sterling Consortium

Sterling Consortium offers a range of training courses, including alarm systems, graphic design, solar power installation and TV installation. The consortium caters to school dropouts, those without educational qualifications and any graduate who is interested in pursuing skills in the areas covered.

Address: Busumbala 
Contact: (+220) 3658926 / 2654772 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Academic-Camp/gambiacollege/about/
Email: kebbasillaba@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 7:00pm 

Suna Institute of Science and Technology

The Institute is a training institution that provides information technology skills. The institute offers courses in computer maintenance, database management, graphic design, operating systems, website design and others. Applicants must have completed Grade 12 and can read and write in English language.

Address: Brikama
Contact: (+220) 7926670 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunaInstitute/
Email: sunaconsultant@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 7:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Website: www.suna.edu.gm

Wise Owl College

Wise Owl College is a tertiary institution that offers Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Certificate level courses in German Language, Information Technology (IT) User Skills and Networking.

Address: Brusubi
Contact: (+220) 9982019 / 7982019
Email: wiseowlcollege@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm

All Gambia Forestry Platform

AGFP is a non-political and non-for-profit organization that fights deforestation and promotes sustainable forestry management. It also promotes bird watching activities and engages in farming, food processing and tree planting, which generate job opportunities for youth.

Address: Wellingara
Contact: (+220) 5154197 / 7370775 / 9811797
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Lesvoscuba/posts/agfpall-gambia-forest-platform-in-non-political-and-non-profit-making-organisati/1349636918470627/
Email: seekuagfp@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 7:00pm

Association of Small-Scale Enterprises in Responsible Tourism (ASSERT)

The Association of Small-Scale Enterprises in Responsible Tourism (ASSERT) brings together a large number of small enterprises that are active in the tourism industry. The Association advocates for and promotes businesses in the tourism sector. ASSERT is actively engaged in providing specialized capacity building opportunities for employment in the areas of arts and crafts, cultural encounters and responsible tourism management. It also provides internship and volunteer opportunities for youth in the tourism sector.

Address: Brufut
Contact: (+220) 7749277 / 3199115
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/assertgambia/
Email: admin@assertgambia.co
momodou@assertgambia.com
seckamomodou@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Website: www.assertgambia.com

Brikama Area Council (BAC)

BAC is the local government authority leading regional development activities. It primarily works to support young people in the region via collaboration with partners. The council occasionally sponsors a limited number of young people within the region to undergo skills trainings. Officials of the Council informally provide career guidance and counseling, while the Council occasionally permits internships.

Address: Brikama
Contact: (+220) 4484585 / 4484955 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westcoast.bac/
Email: ceo@bac.gm
brikamaareacouncil@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday 8:00am - 12:30pm
Useful URL : https://www.accessgambia.com/information/brikama-council.html

Gamjobs

Gamjobs is a job website portal for employers and job seekers, also occasionally offering training and career counselling, CV preparation, job search and soft skills. The site is dedicated to advertising, searching and finding jobs in The Gambia and connects employers to job seekers online.

Address: Sinchu Alagie
Contact: (+220) 438 2263 / 353 3578
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gamjobs
Email: info@gamjobs.com 
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Website: www.gamjobs.gm

M.A. Kharafi & Sons Ltd.

M.A. Kharafi & Sons is a Kuwait-based multi-national company with subsidiaries in The Gambia in a number of different fields, including communications, construction, import-export, industrial development, investments, manufacturing and restaurants. It has also a farm in Kafuta Village. Its subsidiaries in The Gambia, especially the farm, generate job opportunities for youth.

Address: Kafuta & Kuloro
Contact: (+220) 4494156 / 449 6377 / 990 4906 / 3439231 / 7741924
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kharafi.gm/
Email: areaoffice@kharafi.gm
Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Useful URL: https://www.accessgambia.com/information/ma-kharafi-sons.html

Office of the Governor

The Office of the Governor inspects and monitors the activities of local government authorities. It occasionally offers internship opportunities for youth.

Address: Brikama
Contact: (+220) 7805038
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday 8:00am - 12:30pm
Website: http://www.mlgrd.gov.gh/

Radville Farms Ltd.

Radville Farms is a private limited company with large agricultural plantations in Nema Kunku and Toubakuta. The company grows and exports tons of vegetables yearly and generates job opportunities for youth and women.

Address: Nemakunku
Contact: (+220) 4394232 / 4495717 / 447 2388 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Product-Service/Radville-farm-Gambia-Ltd-106862904788272/
Email: wealmoor@wealmoor.co.uk
Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Website: https://radville.gm/

Smart Farmers Association of The Gambia (AFAG)

AFAG is a membership-based association conceived by a group of people interested in promoting modern agricultural techniques in The Gambia. AFAG promotes efficient and sustainable farming practices and food production systems, trains young farmers on improved farming practices, and provides employment and training opportunities for the youth in these areas.

Address: Brikama Santasu
Contact: (+220) 2853742 / 51302307
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Smart-Farmers-Association-of-The-Gambia-105137218193742/
Email: info@sfaog.org
Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm
Website: https://sfaog.org/

Smiling Coast Food Processing Center

This center is a private enterprise set-up for the processing and packaging of different food products, which generates job opportunities for young people.

Address: Gunjur
Contact: (+220) 3016162
Facebook: https://ms-my.facebook.com/Smiling-Coast-Food-Processing-Center-Gunjur-104609071904266/
Email: yahyasowe22@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Building Empowerment: Rural Economic Engagement in Life (BE REEL)

BE REEL is a UK-based charity working in The Gambia. It offers business management trainings to young entrepreneurs who lack access to such trainings. Training courses offered by the organisation include the following: growing and selling of vegetables, hair-cutting, poultry farming and tailoring.

Address: Gunjur
Contact: (+220) 3025485
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildingempowerment/
Email: bereel2018@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday 8:00am - 12:30pm
Website: https://www.bereel.org/

Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI)

GCCI works to foster a more proactive, service and policy-oriented interactive collaboration among businesses and between business and other stakeholders. It seeks to create and support private enterprises as well as improve the business environment in The Gambia. The Chamber supports businesses and enterpreneurs across the country.

Address: Bijilo 
Contact: (+220) 4461440 / 9985747 / 3985747
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gamchamber/
Email: info@gcci.gm
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm 
Website: https://gcci.gm/

Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN)

Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN) Gambia is a youth network that specializes in rural development and focuses on agribusiness, communication and information technology, community outreach programs in rural areas, entrepreneurship and leadership. It aims to contribute to the reduction of poverty among rural youth in The Gambia through exposure to opportunities and business prospects, innovation and knowledge. GYIN supports youth entrepreneurs across the country and regularly organizes rural entrepreneurs awards.

Address: Bijilo
Contact: (+220) 2502929 / 3938929 / 7834990
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GYINGAMBIA/
Email: info@gyin.org
communications@gyin.org
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Website: www.gyin.org

National Beekeepers Association Gambia (NBAG)

NBAG is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting beekeeping, production of pure honey and beeswax cream. The association works to increase the livelihoods of rural communities, especially the youth, by training and giving support to small-scale farmers on bee hive care and how to be more productive apiarists. It also organizes sensitization programs on bee keeping for its members.

Address: Banjulinding 
Contact: (+220) 4472815 / 9957106 / 9916417
Email: nbagwelcom@yahoo.com
amadouceesay@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Website: http://nsagm.weebly.com/nbag.html

Yep Africa The Gambia

Yep Africa is a registered national youth empowerment organization by the Youth Empowerment - Yep! Africa Foundation in Holland. It trains youth on business plan development, essentials of entrepreneurship, marketing, money and time management tips, and more. It also provides business consultancy and coaching for vulnerable youth and aspiring youth entrepreneurs.

Address: Brikama Nyambai
Contact: (+220) 9788297
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Yepafrica/
Email: info@yepafrica.org
yep.africa@yahoo.com
serreh@yepafrica.org
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Website: https://www.yepafrica.org/gambia/

Agricultural Rural Farmer Training Center

The Agricultural Rural Farmer Training Center at the Jenoi Agricultural Training Centre is a government training center targeting agricultural extension workers. The center also serves as a training ground for young people in various skills in agriculture and agricultural entrepreneurship. The centre trains farmers on food processing, organic manure preparation, and recommended horticultural and rice production practices.

Address: Jenoi
Contact: (+220) 3624898 / 2100289 
Email: momodoulaminml@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 7:00pm

Gaye Njoro Skills Academy

Gaye Njoro Skills Academy is a vocational school licensed to train and empower youth and women in different marketable skills to become self-reliant and independent in the future. It offeres training in catering and home management, hairdressing and cosmetology, and tailoring.

Address: Soma Mini Stadium
Contact: (+220) 7741466 / 3974146
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GayeNjorroSkillsAcademy
Email: gadama21@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Website: https://gayenjorroskillsacademy.com/about/

Geineri Skill Centre

Geineri Skill Centre is the initiative of a youth association of Geineri village. The centre was setup through a combined financial contributions of the youth association and an external funding. As of now, the skill center trains youth in tailoring.

Address: Geineri
Contact: (+220) 7030806
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm

Girls Guide Skills Training Centre

Girls Guide Skills Training Center offers skill training courses to girls. Its main focus is on girls who droped out of school and are passionate about pursuing a skill in animal husbandry, catering, computer and hairdressing. Other courses offered are poultry farming, and small ruminant management.

Address: Soma
Contact: (+220) 2830494 / 3047856 / 3047856
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Soma-Boys-Scouts-Skills-Training-Centre-108762263882334
Email: alagiecorr1@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Mixed Farming Center

The Mixed Farming Center provides training for farmers on best crop production (cereals, legumes and vegetables) methods, and on how to properly operate farming implements. It also provides internship and job opportunities for youth in the region.

Address: Jenoi
Contact: (+220) 7082598 / 3421849
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Rural Development Institute (RDI)

The Rural Development Institute engages in developing village agriculture and local business, through training young people on beekeeping, environmental protection, and fair trade practices. It also offers courses in integrated rural development and development studies.

Address: Mansakonko
Contact: (+220) 3794037 / 7877813 / 9981486 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RURAL-Development-Institute-RDI-247279335452087/
Email: mintehalasana@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Rural Skills Training Center, GTTI Annex Mansakonko

Rural Skills Training Center is supported by the Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI). It trains youth in construction, electrical installation, plumbing, motor vehicle mechanics and welding and fabrication.

Address: Mansakonko
Contact: (+220) 9820403 / 3789573
Email: fattywandifa@yahoo.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm

School for Enrolled Community Health Nurses and Midwives

The school is the only nurse training facility in the Lower River Region and offers Certificates in Community Health Midwives (CHM) and Community Health Nursing (CHN).

Address: Mansakonko
Contact: (+220) 3951091 / 5531324 / 5107520
Email: chnschool@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm 

Soma Scout Skills Center

The Soma Scout Skills Center is a vocational school located in Soma that provides computer training, printing and wireless internet services. It also teaches skills in block laying and concreting, garment making and small engine repairs.

Address: Soma
Contact: (+220) 3010533 / 5843270 / 9931892
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Soma-Boys-Scouts-Skills-Training-Centre-108762263882334/
Email: alasanatrawally@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm

Soma Youth Hub

In addition to its usual recreational and sporting activities, Soma Youth Committee has turned part of their mini-stadium into a youth hub to provide a variety of services, such as basic information technology (IT) training, business incubation and guidance and conselling services for youth.

Address: Soma Mini Stadium
Contact: (+220) 3874202 / 2074123
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm

SOS Children's Villages the Gambia, Soma Branch

SOS Children's Villages is nonprofit organization that provides both alternative care and family strengthening programmes. SOS trains youth in basic information technology (IT) and business management, and provides startup support as well. It occasionally pays tution fees for needy students and runs series of sexual and reproductive health education programs for young people. It has training facilities in Kwinela Senior Secondary School, Pakalinding Youth Center, Soma Upper Basic School and Senior Secondary School, and Jappineh Senior Secondary School.

Address: Soma
Contact: (+220) 2785642
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Tahir Ahmadiyya School Information Technology Center

Tahir Ahmadiyya School Information Technology Center offers skills training courses in basic information technology (IT). It is based at Tahir Ahmadiyya Senior Secondary School. Admissions are open twice a year, January and July, to all individuals who can read and write in English.

Address: Mansakonko
Contact: (+220) 7373612 / 3939612 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tahir-Ahmadiyya-Muslim-Upper-and-Senior-secondary-School-387129352112664
Email: tahiramss@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 7:00pm

Young Men Christian Association (YMCA), Soma Branch

YMCA Soma Branch trains young people in different skill areas, such as carpentry, catering, electric installation, plumbing, satellite installation, tailoring and welding. Occasionally, YMCA occasionally pays for apprenticeship programs and provides orientation services, among others.

Address: Soma
Contact: (+220) 3349247 / 7674628
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somagambianews/posts/update-ymca-soma-branch-g-raduates-30-young-people-in-different-skills-areas-you/2636676493098457/
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Website: http://www.ymca.gm/

International Trypanotolerance Center (ITC) The Gambia

The International Trypanotolerance Center is an independent, non-profit research body. its objective is to increase livestock production and utilization in the humid and subhumid zones through the wider and better use of disease-resistant indigenous breeds of cattle, sheep and goats. The original mandate of the center was to study trypanotolerance. It provides limited job and internship opportunities for the youth in the area and beyond.

Address: Keneba
Contact: (+220) 3443568 / 7445137
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Website: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/47483

Mansakonko Area Council

Mansakonko Area Council provides guidance and counselling to young people in the region during their periodic visits to the council. The council also supports young people in executing their youth activities and provides limited job and internship opportunities.

Address: Soma
Contact: (+220) 5531225 / 5531226 / 3822998
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mkac.lrr/
Email: info@mkac.gm
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Website: https://mkac.gm/

Soma Multimedia Center and Community Radio

The Soma Multimedia Center and Community Radio offers skills training courses in basic information technology (IT). It also offers traineeships/internships in community journalism to young people.

Address: TransGambia Road, Soma
Contact: (+220) 7168070 / 3994704 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SomaFM88.8
Email: somacr2014@gmail.com 
Hours of operation: Monday - Sunday 8:30am - 2:00pm and 6:30pm - 12:00am

National Enterprise Development Initiative (NEDI)

In partnership with Regional Youth Committee, NEDI provides business training, loans and grant facilities for youth in the region. Through its funding for young entrepreneurs, it has helped establish a beekeeping and food processing center, among other initiatives in the region for the youth and women.

Address: Soma Mini Stadium
Contact: (+220) 2573712 / 3874202
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Government-Organization/NEDI-985950751447965/
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Tresor Women Warriors

Tresor Women Warriors is a non-profit, non-political and non- religious organization founded by Kumba Daffeh-Kah in 2019. It is a women-led organization aimed at uplifting women to financial freedom to impact their lives, their families and communities. They are engaged in the empowerment and general well-being of their target beneficiaries. Through its entrepreneurship and education programs, the organization trains young and middle-aged women with skills to become job creators for themselves and their peers. Also, with its micro-finance scheme, it offers capital for the establishment of businesses and offered mentorship assistance throughout the process of running these ventures.

Address: Kwinella
Contact: (+220) 9888444 / 3779095 / 7988444
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Tresor-Women-Warriors-2221260744585506/posts/
Email: tresorwomenwarriors@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Website: https://tresorwomenwarriors.org/about/