TVET is not Plan B, it’s Rwanda’s Best Bet

📌 TVET is not Plan B, it’s Rwanda’s Best Bet

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