Kenya has officially launched the National Dual Training Policy to transform technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and boost youth employability. Its development was supported by the Governments of Finland and Germany.
An interview with Dirk Schaefermeyer from the Central Association of Opticians and Optometrists was conducted in written form in April 2025.
In Oyo State, a growing number of students are embracing vocational training after school to enhance their future job prospects. While some dedicate their weekdays to learning trades such as tailoring, Aso-Ofi weaving, mechanics, and hairdressing, others attend training sessions only on weekends.
Thousands of young people in Germany are beginning their work lives in September. While the number of trainees from Germany is declining, it is on the increase among people with a migrant background.
The Tamil Nadu government will introduce the German dual vocational training model, which will be a major benefit of students and for the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in the State.