Market Gaps, Economic / Industry Cluster and Private Sector Linkages Project.

Project Overview

Save the Children and its partner Mercy Corps was implemented a 4-year USAID funded project in cooperation with Palestine League of Vocational Education and Training Association, to increase the utilization of strengthened technical and vocational education and training (TVET), leading to improved youth livelihood opportunities. The overall objective of this project was to contribute to improved quality and relevancy of TVET education of partner institutions, through development of strategic directions and relationships, and cooperation with the private sector.The project’s activities were focussed on the following main issues:Development of a more demand-driven training system within the League that is innovative and responsive to the needs of the League of non-governmental TVET institutions, private sector employers and youth.Identifying the skills and work habits that employers require for future employees and the growing and promising sectors in the region. Working with the league vocational schools to assist them to develop a more demand-driven system and training. Development of better programs that is more responsive to employers needs in targeted governorates. Development of partnerships with companies who will contribute to the success of training schools and graduates hiring.