Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Program

Project Overview

The Palestinian Authority Capacity Enhancement project is a three-year, $20 million project funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It was aimed to improve the living standards of Palestinian people by strengthening Palestinian National Authority ministries and other public sector institutions . It has two main tracks: a short-term focus on the delivery of improved services and a medium-term focus on capacity enhancement of government institutions. The overall objective is to contribute to improved quality and relevancy of TVET education of partner institutions, through development of strategic directions and strategic relationships, and cooperation with the private sector; and specifically, will contribute to:Improve and strategize the responsiveness of TVET partner institutions to the current and future needs of the private sector work force, focusing on sectors with great opportunities for employment and job creation.Formalize strategic relations between TVET institutions and the private sector.Improve TVET delivery models and standardization, in partnership with the private sector and stakeholders.Build the capacity of partner institutions to become more responsive to the needs of the private sector.