Strengthening TVET for Smoother Pathways to Career (STEP)
The STEP project organises and implements sustainable capacity-building activities and cooperation among three Ethiopian technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges in the region of Addis Ababa (Oromia), Dire Dawe (Afar), and Bahir Dar (Amhara) in Ethiopia. The general objective is to create an inclusive smooth transition from TVET to a career, overcoming the skills mismatch and making TVET more inclusive and attractive for all, leading to fewer dropouts. The fields of activities of the project are career guidance and entrepreneurship, guidance of students, gender inclusion, pedagogical techniques, and incubation. The TVET colleges develop an action plan for gender inclusion and sustainable cooperation with the TVET colleges and private sector. The career guidance and incubation centres will be strengthened in a way that students can prepare themselves in the best way for their careers.
This project is implemented by Dorsch Impact in a Consortium with CINOP (lead), DIRE DAWE COLLEGE and TEGBARE-ID-COLLEGE.
Disciplines
- Skills and Economic Development
Companies
Dorsch Impact GmbH
Client
European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) / European Commission, financed by the European Union
Duration
From 2023 to 2026
Location
Addis Ababa, Dire Dawe, and Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Project Activities
Work Package (WP) 1: Strengthen Links Between the Private Sector and TVET
- Organise two round-table sessions in each TVET region to engage private sector companies on the importance of cooperative training and investing in future employees.
- Develop a user-friendly platform to match demand and supply for internships.
WP 2: Capacity Building for Teaching and Materials
- Collaborate with the private sector to develop a set of entrepreneurial skills.
- Conduct ToT sessions focused on incorporating entrepreneurial competencies into learning materials and curricula.
- Organise ToT sessions for TVET staff on career guidance, emphasising career opportunities for women and labour market integration.
WP 3: Digital Innovation Approaches
- Translate EntreComp into an innovative training module using 360 Virtual Reality (VR) technology.
- Use immersive VR environments to teach problem-solving skills and entrepreneurial competencies.
WP 4: Improve Job Prospects
- Build on existing incubation or career centres by tailoring ToT programs to their needs.
- Train trainers to support students in career development and start-up creation.
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to making a positive impact and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This project contributes to the following SDGs:
