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Background:The TripChance (Training, Reskilling, Inclusion & Placement for Career & Harnessed Access to New Competitive Employment) facilitates Results-Based Financing (RBF) skilling of youth and vulnerable populations in Uganda.
Our platform connects investors with certified Skilling and Training for Employment Provision(STEP) Facilitators and programs accredited by the Ugandan Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT).
In the TRIP Chance tokenized ecosystem, investors—whether small or large—provide upfront financing for youth skilling programs via multiple payment channels (crypto, mobile money, bank transfers, or fiat). Their capital is converted into program-specific tokens that represent a stake in trainee outcomes. Under Results-Based Financing (RBF), returns are directly linked to employment success—measured by verified job placements, income generation, or enterprise creation. Smart contracts automate payouts upon achievement of predefined milestones, ensuring transparency and accountability. This model allows investors to earn financial returns while driving measurable social impact, with smaller investors pooling funds for shared risk and reward.
The TripChance STEP Facilitator delivers certified training programs with financial support from investors via Results Based Financing. Our platform connects accredited STEPs with investors and matches them with trainees seeking skills development. All programs are accredited by the Ugandan Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) and follow rigorous quality standards.
The TripChance Guarantor/Backers of skills financing, are the community anchor of trust. Largely selected from Credit Cooperatives , their role is to vet and endorse promising trainees from your membership, providing a credible Guarantor/Backer that replaces traditional collateral. By serving as a Guarantor, as enable access to finance for thier members while strengthening your cooperative's reputation and social impact.
The TripChance Director of Independent Verifiers of Results(DIVER)/Auditor , is the guardian of integrity and trust. DIVER's role is to impartially verify that training, employment, and income results have been achieved before funds are released. The DIVER 's independent validation ensures the entire system operates with transparency and accountability for all stakeholders.
1a. Trainee Demographic Information
Full name is required
Please select your gender
Please enter a valid age (16-65)
Please select your nationality
Please select your marital status
1b. Educational Background & Experience
Please select your highest education level
Please select your work experience
Please select your employment status
Please select your digital literacy level
1c. Vulnerable Category & Special Needs
Please select your vulnerable category
Please upload your identification document
1d. Contact Information
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Password must contain at least 8 characters with uppercase, lowercase, number, and special character
2. Training Motivation & Goals
Please select at least one reason
3. Course Selection for Training
Please select at least one training program
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4. Training Program Selection
Choose a sector to view available training programs. You can select up to 3 courses from one sector.
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Education & Childcare
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5. Geographic Information
Please select your district
Please select your sub-county
6. Training Expectations
Training Program
Expected Duration (Months)
Preferred Learning Mode
Availability for Training (Hours/Week)
Expected Start Date
7. Employment Status & History
Current Employment Status
Previous Employment Sector
Previous Job Title
Years of Experience
Monthly Income (UGX)
Previous Country of Employment/Sector
Uganda-Private Sector
Uganda - Public Sector
Outside Uganda
Not Gainfully Employed Up Now
Please select your previous employment sector
8. Household Information
Household Size
Number of Dependents
Primary Income Earner
Household Monthly Income (UGX)
Household Assets Ownership
Skilling Resource Ownership Foundation
Please select at least one resource
9. Skills Assessment (Select all that apply)
What Technical Skills do you currently have?
What Soft Skills do you currently have?
What Digital Skills do you currently have?
10. Skilling Support Needs
Financial Support Needed
Full Sponsorship Required
Partial Sponsorship
Self-Financing
Undecided
Please select your financial support needs
Skilling Equipment Needed
Digital tools (Smartphone/Laptop)
On-job tools
Have relevant equipment/tools
Undecided
Please select your equipment needs
Skilling Transport Needed
Have Easy access (lives within District/Sub-county)
Need Support for Travel expenses
Undecided
Please select your transport needs
Skilling Accommodation Needs for Skilling
Have Easy access (lives within selected Sub-county)
Need Support for Residential expenses
Undecided
Please select your accommodation needs
11. Skilling Post-Training Plans
Skilling Post-Employment Plans
Self-employment
Employed by private sector (Uganda)
Employed by public sector (Uganda)
Employed outside Uganda
Undecided
Please select your employment plans
Proposed Employment Timing Plans
During skilling (in-service)
During skilling (on-the-job)
After skilling
Undecided
Please select your employment timing plans
Business Start-Up Plan
Already have a business idea for funding
Will expand current business after skilling
Not interested in business
Undecided
Please select your business start-up plans
Further Skilling Plan
Ready for upgrade after this skilling
Plan to take other skilling after this
Not ready for additional skilling after this
Undecided
Please select your further skilling plans
12. Readiness for Skilling
Applying for skilling as:
Cooperative member with assured sponsorship
Individual looking for sponsorship
Self-sponsor
Undecided
Please select how you are applying
Proposed Skilling Financing Guarantor (if loan financed by cooperative, private company or individual investor):
Own credit cooperative group
Need a guarantor
Committed to Upfront Payment Myself
Undecided
Please select your financing guarantor option
Financial Planning for Skilling Costs (whether self-sponsoring or via loan repayment plan) per selected course above
US$150-200
US$200-250
US$250-300
US$300+
Please select your financial planning range
Proposed Return On Skilling Investment (ROSI) and Duration
5-6%-ROSI/ 6-Months
8-10%-ROSI/ 8-Months
10-12%-ROSI/10-Months
12-15%-ROSI/ 12-Months
Financing My Self
Undecided
Please select your Investment Return planning range
