Expert in vocational training and curriculum development

The Government of Zambia is committed to promoting Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET), serving as a path for young people finding sustainable employment. However, the implementation of TEVET is faced with difficulties. Challenges include a lack of infrastructure at Vocational Training Institutions (VTIs), the linkage of training to labour market needs, the strong theoretical orientation of training and gender imbalances, among others. On top, the country – with an electricity source predominantly laying on hydropower – faces more regular droughts creating prolonged electricity shortages, what also affects a smooth running of training courses and education in general. On the other hand, there is high potential to diversify energy and with that employment in sectors such as solar energy. Within this context, Comundo – in collaboration with the responsible authority TEVETA and multiple partners – implements the project Energy Skills 4 Youth (ES4Y): Co...