Technical and vocational education and training in the water- and solar energy sector (TRIVE)
Thriving through Innovative Vocational Education and Training in the Water and Energy Sectors (THRIVE)
The overall objective of the project is to increase the labour market orientation of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in the water and solar energy sectors for young people. The project supports Vocational Training Institutions (VTIs) by providing labour market-oriented education and training in cooperation with public and private enterprises. Its approach emphasises an integrated model of vocational training that combines skills development with job placement and business development. THRIVE improves the framework conditions for demand-driven vocational education and training and strengthens the capacity of both public and private stakeholders in the water and solar energy sectors. This is aligned with market demand and employment prospects for young people. The project addresses all three levels - individual, organisational, and societal—of the capacity development approach. It includes advisory services for TEVETA professionals and decision-makers, as well as direct support to six public VTIs located in Lusaka, Luapula, and Southern Provinces.
The project is implemented in collaboration with business associations (such as the Solar Industry Association of Zambia), multi-stakeholder structures (such as the Skills Advisory Group (SAG) for Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS)), and private and public companies. The approach fosters cooperation between public and private actors by linking TVET with employment, including through a cooperative vocational training (CVT) model.
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