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Join an online training led by MANISHIMWE Marc, Education Volunteer, focused on building and managing digital pedagogical portfolios for TVET education. Organize lesson plans, schemes of work, assessments and other teaching documents efficiently while reducing unnecessary printing and physical storage.
Key Message:
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is no longer a backup plan in Rwanda — it’s central to economic transformation, job creation, and youth empowerment. TVET should be seen as Plan A, not Plan B.
🔧 Why TVET Matters:
Youth & Jobs: 65% of Rwanda's population is under 30, with 300,000–400,000 youth entering the job market each year.
Skills Gap: Many graduates struggle to find meaningful work because traditional education doesn’t match market demands.
Economic Transformation: TVET addresses this gap by offering hands-on, market-relevant skills.
🌍 Regional Inspiration:
Ghana: “MyTVET” campaign expanded vocational education for women and marginalized groups.
Kenya: Dual Apprenticeship Programme blends theory with real-world experience.
Senegal: 3FPT fund brings employers, government, and trainers together for sustainability.
🇷🇼 Progress in Rwanda:
- Competency-based curricula are being implemented.
- Private sector involvement is increasing.
- Dual apprenticeship models are being piloted and refined.
🧩 What’s Needed Next:
- Stronger public-private collaboration and feedback loops
- Greater autonomy for training institutions
- Time and trust to let systems mature
- Flexibility in curricula and certifications to align with trends like AI and green economy
- A commitment to long-term, inclusive systems, not quick fixes
💡 Conclusion:
TVET is not a second-class option. It is a powerful, forward-looking pathway that can unlock Rwanda’s human potential and shape the future of work. Transforming TVET isn’t about one perfect model — it’s about evolving systems through collaboration and trust.
“We’re not just preparing youth for jobs — we’re empowering them to shape the future.”
📅 Posted on June 11, 2025
