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Closing Event of Training on Coaches, Block 7 (Batch 3) 

Laos
Initial vocational education and training
04.02.2025
The recent Closing Event of Training on Coaches, Block 7 (Batch 3) marked a significant milestone in the VTESS project. Held on January 21-22, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza in Vientiane Capital, this event brought together 46 coaches and 6 Employment Support Coordinators (EPCs) from six targeted provinces: Oudomxay, Xiengkhuang, Xayaburi, Khammuan, Salavane, and Vientiane Capital.
Closing Event of Training on Coaches, Block 7 (Batch 3)
From Left, Mr. Michael Fink, Country Director of Laos and Mr. Tingkham Soulintha, Deputy Director General of the Department of TVET, MoES.

The primary objective of this two-day training was to facilitate an exchange of experiences and lessons learned throughout the coaching cycle over the past year. Participants engaged in discussions about employment outcomes, the current status of participants, and reflections on their roles as coaches. The event also included a certification ceremony, recognizing the achievements of the coaches.

Closing Event of Training on Coaches, Block 7 (Batch 3)
Closing Event of Training on Coaches, Block 7 (Batch 3)

Led by Ms. Elvira Idrizi and the training team from Swisscontact Albania, the training utilized a blended approach, incorporating various interactive methods. Participants summarized key topics from the previous block, engaged in fishbowl presentations, and participated in role-play activities to enhance their coaching skills.

Ms. Elvira Idrizi on the Closing Event of Training on Coaches, Block 7 (Batch 3)

Mr. Tingkham Soulintha, Deputy Director General of the Department of TVET, MoES, emphasized the importance of the training in empowering coaches to effectively implement their learning with clients.

He highlighted measurable outcomes, including 490 participants completing the counseling cycle and 418 developing essential skills for self-reliance.

Closing Event of Training on Coaches, Block 7 (Batch 3)

This event not only celebrated the accomplishments of the coaches but also reinforced the commitment to enhancing the employability of underprivileged youth through effective coaching and support.

Prashant Rana, Regional Director of South & Southeast Asia joined the Closing Event of Training on Coaches, Block 7 (Batch 3) 
A coach with the former and the current project team leader
2019 - 2027
Laos
Initial vocational education and training
Vocational Training and Employment Support Services in Laos
The VTESS project aims at vocational training and labour market insertion or re-entering of schooling of the main project beneficiaries, who are people between 15 and 35 years of age, have completed primary and/ or lower secondary education only (early school leavers), and are subjected to income poverty. The main objective of the project is to improve the income and, ultimately, the livelihood of its beneficiaries.
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