Call for Applications: NEPAD Good Practices in Skills Development for Africa 2017

Are you passionate about reducing unemployment levels among the African youth? Are you part of a project that seeks to generate employment through the development of skills? Does your project aim to change the perception of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) or other levels of education in your country? Get a chance to share your work with the continent, network and gain great exposure.

Application Deadline: 2^nd October 2017

Eligible Countries: African countries

To Be Taken At (Country):  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

About the Award: Africa is in dire need of job creation through skills development. With high unemployment rates and skills in demand the African Union Commission (AUC) and the NEPAD Planning and Coordination Agency seeks to fill the gaps in the current labour market with qualified youths. The AUC/NEPAD and its partners are committed to working with the youth to find sustainable solutions through skills development. The AUC/NEPAD is looking for innovative good practices aimed at harnessing the potential of the youth population.

The best projects chosen will be presented at the AU event in Addis Ababa Ethiopia from 30^th October until 1^st November 2017. This will be a travel expense paid trip where the winning projects will also be featured and made available on the NEPAD skills development online platform.

NEPAD is interested in a project that encompasses:

• Practical and innovative approaches to generate employment through skills development in all education levels and pathways.
• Enhancing equitable access to disadvantaged groups (women, young girls and disabled people).
• Changing the perception of TVET in Africa.
• Incorporating new technology to meet the labour market demands.

Type: Contests/Awards

Eligibility: Applicants must be a citizen of one of the AU’s member states.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: This will be a travel expense paid trip where the winning projects will also be featured and made available on the NEPAD skills development online platform.

Duration of Program: 30^th October until 1^st November 2017.

How to Apply: Applications or questions must be sent to andriettef@nepad.org in the format displayed below.

• Click here to access the application form.

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: New Partnership for Africa’s Development: The technical body of the African Union

Important Notes: No funding/grant is available.