Evalpartners, 2015, Evaluations that make a difference, Meta-analysis of evaluations, Publication released by: EvalPartners; African Development Bank Group

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2.3.6. Vocational education/skills training

Recommendation: 12) Consider including possible types of employment that are often not considered for TVET such as sales service provider, security guard, IT sector, development of new products based on traditional crafts, and green jobs.

Reference: Evalpartners, 2015, Evaluations that make a difference, Meta-analysis of evaluations, Publication released by: EvalPartners; African Development Bank Group; IDB; EES, Covered countries: Sri Lanka, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, the Netherlands, Canada.

Evidence sample: the evaluation noted that, in its first centre in Nairobi – it now has nine there – the project found that many hotels needed staff and security guards, and that the construction sector needs builders and electricians).

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2.3.6. Vocational education/skills training

Recommendation: 22) Include life skills and other training in TVET programming as it is critical to help prepare graduates for jobs. The inclusion of life skills and other soft skills training will help ensure that they can build sufficient confidence to implement their technical skills.

Reference: Evalpartners, 2015, Evaluations that make a difference, Meta-analysis of evaluations, Publication released by: EvalPartners; African Development Bank Group; IDB; EES, Covered countries: Sri Lanka, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, the Netherlands, Canada.

Evidence sample: one of the most striking findings of the evaluations included in the analysis was the critical role of life skills in preparing young people for jobs. Analysis findings suggest that life skills combined with technical skills help youth to build up sufficient confidence to feel as though they can use their technical skills.

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2.3.6. Vocational education/skills training

Recommendation: 24) Ensure that TVET activities are well monitored through an information system that collects data on the post training situation including:

• Absorption rate of graduates into the job market
• Changes in students’ attitudes and lives.

Reference: Evalpartners, 2015, Evaluations that make a difference, Meta-analysis of evaluations, Publication released by: EvalPartners; African Development Bank Group; IDB; EES, Covered countries: Sri Lanka, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, the Netherlands, Canada.

Evidence sample: the evaluation noted that the project manager uses a management information system developed to collect data on course enrolments, on graduates per cohort, on the absorption rate of graduates into the job market, and on changes in students’ attitudes and lives after the training. This project data blends with the data collected annually by the University of Minnesota team that comes to Kenya to survey stakeholders, including participants and employers. Their data is compiled into a longitudinal study to see how the training changes the trajectory of participants’ livelihoods and lives. This impact evaluation is designed to emphasise learning in the monitoring, evaluation and learning on of the program to help learn during implementation and respond to the needs of targeted youth.

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2.3.7. Labour market analysis to determine types of education/training provided 

Recommendation: 4) Enable sub-grantee partners (local NGOs, local authorities etc.) to participate in conducting these market analyses themselves. This can even encourage new contacts between partners and stakeholders that may potentially lead to economic opportunities.

Reference: Evalpartners, 2015, Evaluations that make a difference, Meta-analysis of evaluations, Publication released by: EvalPartners; African Development Bank Group; IDB; EES, Covered countries: Sri Lanka, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, the Netherlands, Canada.

Evidence sample: the analysis indicated that it is important to scan the local market, contracting companies and entrepreneurs to see what entry-level jobs are available.