[The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET-BiWe Partnership Project)  handed over certificates to 39 youths  ]

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET-BiWe Partnership Project) handed over certificates to 39 youths

SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda handed over certificates to 39 tailor youths from vulnerable families from Rukomo Sector, Gicumbi District, Northern Province of Rwanda through the BildungsWerk der Baden-Württembergischen Wirtschaft e.V (BiWe) funding.

Mrs. Françoise Mutoneshe, the Project Coordinator said that the main purpose of the TVET-BiWe Partnership Project is to shape youth from vulnerable families with knowledge, practical experience and proven attitudes that will help them on the labor market.

“The TVET-BiWe Partnership Project phase one started in November 2017 and ended with 117 youths who graduated in plumbing, welding and tailoring in Gasabo, Gicumbi and Kayonza Districts. From November 2020, the second phase is being implemented with 103 youths so far, who are currently enrolled in their studies.

"The project trains youth in short-term careers of welder, plumber and tailor, whereby trainees have chances to practice what they learn from school. There, the young men and women are embedded in a productive process and the program works pretty well because they learn practical skills needed for employment and/or self-employment". Françoise Mutoneshe said.

The Program Director, Mr. Patrick Hatari thanked the youths who graduated for their commitment and willingness through the training. He added that Technical and Vocational Education and Training is essential on the labor market.

“The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is a must if unemployment is to be tackled followed by the students’ strong commitment to work for a better future.” Patrick encouraged youth to be serious and use the gained knowledge because chance knocks only once in life.

Mr. Jean Marie Vianney Bayingana, the Executive Secretary of Rukomo Sector, where most of the graduates originate from, appreciated the support of SOS Children’s Villages in Rwanda in youth development and childcare.

“We always recognize the support of SOS Children’s Villages in Rwanda in youth empowerment and childcare. Our District needs more Non-Government Organizations like SOS Children’s Villages in Rwanda and we are willing to accompany our youth in the employment journey together” he said.

TVET is expected to contribute to the creation of 1,500,000 off-farm jobs by 2024 as projected in the National Transformation Strategy 1 (NST1).

 

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