The 2024 Winter School, titled “Internal Mechanisms of Success: Transforming the Albanian VET System,” convened in Albania to address the evolving landscape of vocational education and training (VET). This two-day event brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, educators, and industry representatives, to explore innovative approaches to improving the quality and relevance of VET programs.

Young, disadvantaged entrepreneurs access information and develop their skills during financial literacy workshops of Kickstart Project.

Switzerland’s commitment to supporting countries like Albania in dual Vocational Education and Training (VET) is rooted in the belief that a well-qualified workforce is essential for sustainable economic growth. By blending theoretical learning with practical, hands-on experience, dual VET systems have proven to be highly effective in Switzerland and beyond. In an interview, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Albania, H.E. Ruth Huber explains that Switzerland's support helps countries such as Albania develop a modern, skill-based workforce that can respond to today's labor market demands while also contributing to broader goals like the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those focused on quality education and decent work.