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Vocational training to support Senegal's economic growth
To this end, on October 11, 2012, Prime Minister Harper announced support of $4.92 million over five years (2012-2017) for the Support for Vocational Training Program in Senegal. This contribution, which is being funded by the Canadian International Development Agency, will help reform Senegal’s vocational training sector and will enhance employment opportunities for young people, especially women and girls.
With Canada’s support, the Senegal Ministry of Vocational Training will develop and implement programs in four regions (Diourbel, Fatick, Kaolack, and Thiès) with a view to:
- Identifying vocational training needs in each region by analyzing local job markets;
- Confirming the vocational training curriculum in coordination with the Ministry;
- Developing teaching material;
- Providing literacy and vocational training through a skills-based approach, and make microcredit more accessible to young Senegalese; and,
- Helping trainees to start up their own businesses.
The new five-year program will be implemented by la Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie, a Canadian non-governmental organization with 30 years of experience specializing in education and international development.
Today’s announcement builds on one of Canada’s priority assistance areas in Senegal – Education and Training. In 2011-2012, Canada contributed more than $31 million through the Canadian International Development Agency towards education and training in Senegal.
Included in its assistance for education in Senegal, Canada has contributed to geomatics training at the Centre d’Entreprenariat et de Développement Technique (CEDT) through the Education for Employment initiative, developed in partnership with the Association of Canadian Community Colleges, and Cegep Limoilou. The Prime Minister had the opportunity to witness students developing the capabilities to assist the Government of Senegal with the ongoing use and maintenance of the Senegal National Geomatics Plan during his visit to Senegal.
