725 Individuals Trained in 17 High-Demand Occupations under Skills Development Program

A meeting was held to present the implementation, evaluation report, and outcomes of the "Market-Driven Skills Development Program." Since 2020, the Ministry of Family and Labour Social Protection, with financial support from the World Bank, has been implementing the “Emergency Support and Employment Project.” Within the framework of this project, the Ministry’s Training, Evaluation, and Research Institute organized skills training programs targeting 17 occupations currently in high demand in the labour market.

A total of 725 individuals participated in the skills development training. In addition, 300 individuals received occupational specialization training, and 200 individuals took part in Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments to validate their existing knowledge and skills.

The program was notable for enhancing participants’ skills and improving their employment prospects. The outcome evaluation and process study of the program were conducted by the Institute for Social Policy and Development Studies, which also provided methodological support and collaborated throughout the research process.