The goals of economic growth, job creation and employment are interdependent. Achieving these goals is driven by a number of factors. One of these is the existence of a robust, relevant and effective TVET and Skills Development system, which aligns the supply of skilled individuals with the human resource demands of industry and business so that different economic sectors can thrive and in turn create more employment opportunities.
TVET Leadership as the key player on the supply side of the labour market has a responsibility/ mandate to deliver employable and job-ready youth who can respond to the demands of the economy. These include individuals who can contribute meaningfully to economic growth in the formal sector, or those who identify or create opportunities for income generation through entrepreneurial activity or in the informal sector.
The TVET Ecosystem is made up of interrelated areas in which actions taken can help strengthen TVET systems, and in which shifts in one area influence outcomes in other areas. Four major action areas – Policy, Quality, Resources and Partnerships – make up the ecosystem shown below, leading to the central goal of a successful TVET system: work-ready and employable youth. Three foundational principles (in line with AUDA-NEPAD’s mandate in this field) are suggested as guidelines to impactful actions in these areas.
