Ecap Colombia -

1. Overview & Mission ECAP Colombia is a social and technical education initiative operating primarily in marginalized urban and rural areas of Colombia. Its core mission is to provide free or low-cost vocational training, life skills development, and employability pathways for at-risk youth, displaced populations, low-income adults, and victims of armed conflict.

| Phase | Duration | Activity | |-------|----------|----------| | Learn | 4–6 weeks | Classroom instruction (60% practical, 40% theory) in equipped mobile workshops or community centers. | | Apply | 2 weeks | Supervised community project (e.g., repair a school’s electrical system, build a community garden). | | Connect | 1 week | Job fair with local micro-enterprises, cooperatives, and construction companies; direct referral to SENA’s employment agency. | ecap colombia