Vocational Training Partnership Project in Iraq
The Vocational Training Partnership project in Northern Iraq is a follow-up to the GIZ project SEDI (2014–2016), previously led by bfz. Following an evaluation by bfz, Dorsch Impact and an external evaluator, this new phase was recommended. The consortium partners are bfz GmbH and KGE Business Alliances.
The project objective is: “Improved and consistent basic vocational education and training increases young people’s demand for technical occupations and offers a market-driven qualification."
This objective will be achieved through four result areas: Mobilisation and Selection, Vocational Training Courses, Employment, and Private Sector Improvement.
A study will be conducted to identify occupations based on market demand and supply. Trainers will be selected, trained, and certified to deliver the courses. Following the training, young adults will receive additional support in starting their own businesses. Alumni success will be monitored as part of the project’s outcomes.
In parallel, the consortium will foster dialogue among the three responsible ministries and local companies, supporting stronger coordination and alignment with labour market needs.
Disciplines
- Skills and Economic Development
Companies
Dorsch Impact GmbH
Client
SEQUA / Financed by BMZ
Duration
From 2016 to 2019
Location
Iraq
Project Activities
1. Mobilisation and Selection
Conduct a labour market study to identify occupations based on demand and supply
Train and qualify profilers
2. Vocational Training Courses
Modernise curricula and training materials for five occupations
Translate materials into Kurdish and hand over to partner institutions
Train and certify vocational trainers in the selected occupations
3. Employment
Improve access to employment or self-employment for target groups
Train life-skills trainers
Deliver start-up courses for young adults
Create a placement database and establish an alumni programme
4. Private Sector Involvement and Support
Launch a CSR project for people with disabilities in cooperation with a German company
Initiate a VET roundtable involving the three responsible ministries
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:
Companies
