Vocational Education and Training Technical Assistance

Developing VET systems in sectors having education provisions which are able to meet the needs of the labour market and other interest groups. As part of the improved orientation of national and regional structures towards the labour market and integration of initial and continuing VET systems within a lifelong learning provision, the following specific objectives were achieved:
• To assist with the analyses of labour market and skill needs analyses in key sectors;
• To assist in developing training programmes, curricula, assessment and certification procedures in key sectors;
• To train teachers and trainers in modern teaching and learning techniques for youth and adults;
• To train a number of managers and employees in key sectors;
• To consolidate and disseminate programme results through stakeholder associations, draft regulations of professional qualifications and policy recommendations;
• To purchase equipment for selected training institutions.