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YELP strengthens youth employability amid evolving labour market

Jul 26, 2025 4 mins read
YELP strengthens youth employability amid evolving labour market

The Youth Engagement and Livelihood Programme (YELP), one of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment’s (MoICE) flagship initiatives to address youth unemployment, continues to provide opportunities for thousands of young Bhutanese entering the job market.

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