Category: Education
Ethiopia is taking steps to prepare young people for a digital workplace through updated Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs, in collaboration with UNESCO and the Ministry of Labor and Skills.
The Mastercard Foundation has launched a $500 million prize to recognize African universities transforming higher education, with Addis Ababa University receiving recognition.
Ethiopia is reviewing a revised digital TVET curriculum to equip young people with practical, adaptable skills for workplaces shaped by AI, automation and digital platforms. Its success will depend on trained teachers, reliable infrastructure, inclusive access, employer participation and sustained investment across urban and rural regions.
The International Labour Organization trained 40 technical and vocational training instructors and higher education lecturers in southern Ethiopia to enhance practical, learner-focused teaching.
A correction to a study on spring wheat genotypes in Ethiopia, fixing the spelling of an author's name.
UDP MLA Paul Lyngdoh urged the government to set up an Education Reforms Commission, saying Shillong must reclaim its legacy as the education hub of the Northeast.
Pakistan and Ethiopia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in education, higher education, technical and vocational training, and skills development.
Participants from Wolaita Sodo University, TVT institutions and labour and skills offices outlined plans to bring green skills into teaching and campus operations after a four-day ILO programme funded by Norway through Norad.
Universities and international organisations have announced new scholarship programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The ILO's educator training programme highlights Ethiopia's shift towards employability-focused education by integrating workplace skills into teaching alongside technical knowledge. If scaled effectively, it could strengthen graduate employment prospects, support education reforms and help build a more competitive workforce.
