Skills Development

Why is developing technical and vocational skills critical for young Africans?

ADEA, Monday, September 14, 2020 - 23:04

World Youth Skills Day represents an opportunity to renew the commitment to increase investment in youth empowerment. Offering vocational training to youth—particularly to girls and young women—provides them with the means to acquire work experience and find decent jobs to help improve their prospects.
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Reimagining youth skills development for an inclusive recovery

ADEA, Monday, July 26, 2021 - 13:15

Youth aged 15-24 make up 1.2 billion people in the world and it is projected to increase to 1.3 billion by 2030, with some countries and regions experiencing rapid growth, or so-called “youth bulges.” More than one million young people enter the labor market each month in India and in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Skilling Africa: The Paradigm Shift to Technical and Vocational Skills Development

ADEA, Monday, December 17, 2018 - 21:53

The primary objective of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is the acquisition of employable skills for the world of work. Without job-related skills, young people and adults cannot benefit from employment opportunities that offer a decent income.
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