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Award Ceremony of the National Skills competition

After a successful National Skills Competition in The Gambia organized by the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority, NAQAA, an award ceremony was held for the winners and runner-ups on Monday, 5th Dec. 2022, at the Pencha-mi Hall.
The competition is through the UNESCO-KOICA Youth Empowerment through TVET Education in The Gambia.
Congratulations to the winners and participants of the maiden skills competition.

National Skills Competition

The National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA), a technical arm of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) on accreditation and quality assurance matters on Wednesday, 30th November 2022 organized the National Skills Competition in USET Campus, Kanifing.
This is following the regional skills competitions in Basse URR, Mansakonko LRR, and Kanifing, KMC. The winners of the regionals were the participants of the National Skills competition.

President Barrow Visit USET Center in Mansakonko

During his visit, the President, accompanied by the Minister of Higher Education, Professor Pierre Gomez, formally opened the Center Dormitories built by GAMWORKS through the Regional Stabilization and Development Fund in ECOWAS funded by the German Government. His Excellency Adama Barrow also visited the MRC Holland built classrooms of the skills centre.

Educational Mgmt. Information System (EMIS) Handover

On August 18th, 2022, The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), through the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) project in The Gambia funded by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) with the support of UNESCO, successfully completed three components of the Youth Empowerment project.

The components include (i) a TVET policy, (ii) University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) and its outreach centres, and USET Educational Management Information System (EMIS) developed by InSIST Global.

TVET Communications and Visibility Campaign Tools Handover by ACE

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) on Wednesday, 31st of August 2022, conducted the ceremony for the handover of TVET Communication Campaign tools developed by Ace Communications Executive with the National Technical Team (NTT), headed by the MoHERST Director of Research, James Gomez.

The Gambia: STTC Graduates Up To Four Hundred Students

The Youth Empowerment through TVET in The Gambia – a project funded by the Government of Korea, supported by UNESCO and implemented by The Gambia Government, successfully attained key activities, including 1) Development of a TVET Policy, 2) Development of TVET Curricula, 3) Providing Modern, Industry-standard Training Equipment, 4) Strengthening the Management Information System, and 5) Communication to Change the Perception of TVET.

Ace Communications Executive (ACE) Launches Multimedia TVET Campaign

Implemented by MoHERST, funded by KOICA, with technical support from UNESCO (Dakar Office) and Ace Communications Executive (ACE), The TVET Communications and Visibility Campaign Project contents developed by ACE launches nationwide to underscore the importance of TVET learning and career opportunities using a multifaceted approach.

Ace Communications Executive (ACE) Releases TVET Documentary Film

Implemented by MoHERST, funded by KOICA, with technical support from UNESCO and Ace Communications Executive (ACE), The TVET Communications and Visibility Project contents developed by ACE launches nationwide with an eight-minute TVET documentary film to highlight the importance of TVET learning and career opportunities.

Ace Communications Executive (ACE) Releases TVET Promotional Video​

Implemented by MoHERST, funded by KOICA, with technical support from UNESCO and Ace Communications Executive (ACE), The TVET Communications and Visibility Project contents developed by ACE launches nationwide with a short TVET promotional video to highlight the importance of TVET learning and career opportunities.

Gambia: Technical and Vocational Education for Gambian Youth

The African Union's heads of state and government adopted the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 2016-2025) as the framework for a transformative education and training system in Africa. They have further requested member states and partners to promote the alignment of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) skills and to expand TVET opportunities. Aware of the potential that TVET represents for sustainable development (...)

Gambia: Four Hundred Sterling Graduates Ready to Enter (...)

​Four hundred young Gambians have graduated from the Sterling Skills Training Centre in Busumbala, the Gambia. The new institution is supported by the International Trade Centre (ITC) through its European Union (EU)-funded Youth Empowerment Project and the EU Jobs, Skills and Finance Programme for Women and Youth. The graduating class includes 138 students who were supported through project-funded scholarships. Following the graduation, ITC handed over start-up kits to graduates (...)

The Gambia: STTC Graduates Up To Four Hundred Students

At least 400 students at STTC recently graduated after successfully completing skills training in various areas. The graduation ceremony was held at school premises in Busumbala. Those students underwent intense courses in solar PV system installation, satellite, installation, electronics security system, hair dressing, tiling and plastering, vehicle diagnostic techniques and repair and aluminum fabrication and installation. At the graduation ceremony, Kebba Sillah, CEO of STTC, emphasized the importance of (...)

MoHERST Validates National TVET Policy 2021-2030

​The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), in collaboration with UNESCO Dakar Office on Tuesday validated The Gambia’s Technical Vocational Education and Training Policy 2021 to 2030.  The event, held at Sir Dawda Kairaba Conference Center in Bijilo, was funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The project seeks to reinforce Technical Vocational Education and Training System in The Gambia. The project is also designed to create (...)

NAVSTI concludes Digital Marketing and Online SOLN Training

​The National Association of Vocational and Skills Training Institute (NAVSTI) recently concluded a 10-day training on Digital Marketing and Online Solutions for 10 TVET institutions in the country. The training was meant to address digital marketing and management, and capacity gaps among TVET institutions in the country. Abdoulie Sowe, chairman of NAVSTI said the training is important for institutions to develop a digital marketing strategy. “We all know that you can no longer rely on traditional advertising (...)

Crab Island TVET skills center Officially Inaugurated

The Crab Island Technical and Vocational Training Center at Banjul was on Friday officially inaugurated. The event was attended by members of the public, ministers of state and permanent secretaries. The initiative was brought to life by the Hon. Ousman Sillah, with support from the government of The Gambia, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), Youth Empowerment Project (YEP), MRC Holland Foundation, Rotary Club of Fajara and Royden Revolve. The partners such as MRC (...)
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