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Kosovo and Switzerland join forces to advance VET system

Kosovo
Initial vocational education and training
10.01.2025
Kosovo Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), Arbërie Nagavci and the Ambassador of Switzerland in Kosovo, HE Jurg Sprecher, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch the "Matching Skills to Jobs" (MSJ) project. The project, implemented by Swisscontact over the next five years aims to strengthen Kosovo's workforce by aligning skills development with the labor market.
Minister of Education of Kosovo, Mrs. Arbërie Nagavci and the Ambassador of Switzerland to Kosovo, HE Jurg Sprecher

The MSJ project will support broader, long-term transformative changes and the effectiveness of the VET system and governing institutions to deliver higher quality education through stronger partnerships with the private sector. It also reflects the private sector's progress in enhancing productivity and skills development through industry-driven training programs in collaboration with VET institutions.

In addition to governance reforms, the project seeks to enhance collaboration between public institutions and private stakeholders. By fostering systematic coordination and communication, the initiative aims to address the immediate needs of the economy, while driving private sector growth. It will also implement skills development programs tailored to meet the demands of an evolving job market.

MESTI and Swiss Embassy staff

Furthermore, the MSJ project positions Swisscontact as a key player in skills development, leveraging the success of similar projects in Albania and Ukraine.

2024 - 2029
Kosovo
Initial vocational education and training, Upskilling and Reskilling, Labour market insertion
Matching Skills to Jobs (MSJ)
Matching Skills to Jobs is a project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), implemented by Swisscontact. The project is part of the Swiss Portfolio Outcome 2 of the Swiss Cooperation Programme 2022-2025, which is aligned with the SDC's strategic orientation in the field of education, in particular improving governance, quality and relevance.The MSJ project aims to bring about significant progress in the vocational education and training (VET) system in Kosovo by establishing a governance structure that is not only adaptable, but also promotes effective cooperation between private and public stakeholders.
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