Youth Rising – EU Support to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for Young People in Liberia (Phase I)

The “Youth Rising” Project is a flagship European Union-supported initiative aimed at strengthening Liberia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector to improve youth employability, entrepreneurship, and access to decent work opportunities. The project supports equitable, inclu…See More

Objectives

To enable Liberian youth to respond to economic growth opportunities by increasing their employability and entrepreneurship potential through strengthening the TVET sector. Specific Objectives 1. Improve the quality, relevance, and modernization of TVET systems in Liberia. 2. Strengthen institutional governance, planning, and management of TVET. 3. Promote equitable and gender-responsive access to TVET opportunities. 4. Strengthen linkages between TVET institutions and the private sector. 5. Improve employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people.

Deliverables

Expected Results • Improved quality and accessibility of TVET education. • Modernized TVET facilities and equipment. • Increased number of qualified TVET instructors. • Enhanced youth employability and entrepreneurship. • Greater participation of women and vulnerable groups in skills training. • Stronger collaboration between training institutions and employers. • Improved governance and coordination of Liberia’s TVET sector.

National Development Plan Alignment

The project aligns strongly with Liberia’s national development frameworks, including the Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD), the National TVET Policy, and broader human capital development objectives. AAID / National Priority Area Project Contribution Human Capital Development Builds technical and vocational skills for youth employment Youth Empowerment Enhances employability, entrepreneurship, and economic inclusion Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Promotes access for women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable youth Private Sector Development Strengthens labor market-oriented training and private sector partnerships Education Sector Reform Modernizes TVET governance, curricula, and institutional systems Rural Development Expands TVET opportunities to underserved counties Economic Transformation Develops skilled workforce needed for industrialization and growth. Strategic Significance “Youth Rising” is considered one of Liberia’s most significant TVET reform initiatives, helping bridge the gap between education and labor market needs while addressing youth unemployment, social inclusion, and economic resilience. The project also laid the foundation for the expanded Phase II intervention covering all 15 counties of Liberia.