Furthermore, there will be two graduate program placements at Mastercard, providing an 18-month rotation program followed by the opportunity for a permanent role in the company, alongside internship placements. Alongside this, a dedicated mentorship program, supported by Mastercard's Talent Management Team, will deliver practical skills such as interview training, CV reviews and job application assistance, Microsoft Office application training, and communication skills. One-on-one mentorship will also be provided by members of the regional Mastercard team to help build confidence, encourage self-expression, and enhance financial acumen. Statistics consistently underscore the importance of having the right skill set to secure meaningful employment. In Kenya, young people below the age of 29, mainly secondary school and college graduates, were the hardest hit by joblessness with the number of jobless persons standing at 13.5 per cent at the end of 2022.