In Skenderaj, the dual education system inspired by the German model is bringing concrete results for young people. Just three years after the program's launch, 99% of students who have completed vocational education already have job contracts with local companies.
The online publication "Education and training in the EU - facts and figures" provides the most recent data on education and training.
Unemployment remains Kenya's most persistent challenge, as the labor market can no longer absorb millions of young people trained according to traditional models. New structures could support the transition to the modern world of work. Germany's strong vocational training system shows one possible way forward.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to empower at least 7 million youths with dual vocational training and digital skills development programmes. Youth Development Minister Ayodele Olawande announced this in novembre 2025 when he hosted a delegation of the IHK Giessen-Friedberg Chambers of Commerce and Industry from Germany.
The booming tourism sector on Kenya's coast is facing a growing demand for qualified specialists in technical fields. Around Skills gap to close this gap, the Tui Academy of the German tour operator Tui, in cooperation with the Severin Craftsman Training Center in Mombasa, has launched a three-year training program.