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PROMOST IV: Strengthening the Impact of the Dual Apprenticeship Training System

Burundi
Initial vocational education and training
11.02.2025
Aristide still remembers the first day he pushed the door of the Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika as an apprentice. His impeccably fitted apron, a mixture of excitement and apprehension in his eyes, he knew that this day marked the beginning of a new adventure. At that time, he was still unaware that ten months later, this same hotel would become his employer.

 Like him, other young people have had the opportunity to join a dual apprenticeship training, a program that combines theory and professional immersion. This model is based on an alternation between the Vocational Training Centres (CFP) and partner companies. 80% of the time, apprentices are in the field, confronted with the reality of the profession, and 20% in theoretical training, thus refining their knowledge and skills.
Aristide actively participating in a workshop session. 

A key workshop for a programme for the future

A few months before the launch of the second batch of dual apprenticeship training in March 2025, a workshop to capitalize on and exchange experiences brought together apprentices, partner companies and trainers at the Kigobe Vocational Training Center. The objective? To learn from the past ten months, identify good practices and strengthen this life-changing system.

The discussions were lively. The trainers shared the successes and challenges encountered, while the companies testified to the concrete benefits of such a partnership.

Apprentice kitchen assistants and waitstaff with their trainers at the Kigobe Vocational Training Center

Corporate commitment, a key to success

This commitment of partner companies is crucial. By offering apprentices working conditions similar to those of employees – meals, time off and professional supervision – they actively participate in the success of the program. The model is based on a strong partnership between companies, training centres and the State, thus forming a true public-private alliance.

"We have hired motivated and committed apprentices. PROMOST has provided us with a young workforce, with a good level of training and ready to join our team. Our apprentices as commis de cuisine are all hired,"
Liévin Sekadodo, Chef of the Waka Waka Waka Restaurant

Valued skills, a secure future

For Aristide, this experience was much more than just a learning experience. 

And he is not the only one. Many apprentices of kitchen assistants and waiters have found a professional opportunity directly at the end of their training. For future editions, PROMOST aims to extend the program to other sectors such as masonry and car mechanics, in order to expand employment prospects for young people.

"Thanks to the dual apprenticeship training, I have acquired a solid foundation that allows me to provide a quality service today, even in demanding contexts. In addition, I was hired by the hotel where I did my apprenticeship, which now allows me to have a stable income. "
Aristide Cubahiro

Official recognition for a professional springboard

In addition to experience, the winners of the dual apprenticeship training system obtain a CEM Certificate, recognized by the Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research. This precious sesame officially validates their skills and strengthens their employability.

Aristide's story perfectly illustrates the impact of this program: immersive training, a springboard to employment and above all, a future mapped out through an approach that combines learning and professionalization. And with the extension of the programme to other sectors, this success is promised to a bright future.

Apprenticeship masters engaging in a training session  
2012 - 2023
Burundi, Rwanda, DR Congo
Initial vocational education and training
Promoting Market Oriented Skills Training and Employment Creation in the Great Lakes Region
The project supports the Governments of Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to improve access, quality and relevance of their respective Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems. This addresses the key development challenge of unemployment and underemployment brought about by the low quality of skills...
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