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The delegation of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) visits the Vocational Training and Employment Support Services (VTESS) project in Oudomxay province to monitor implementation, results, and impact. 

Laos
Initial vocational education and training
06.12.2023
On 6 December 2023, Mr. Jean Gabriel, the Director of the Mekong Region from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), along with his delegation, paid an official visit to the Integrated Vocational Education College (IVETC) in Oudomxay province. Mr. Gabriel was greeted by Mr. Kayamphanh Phommaly, the Deputy Director of the IVETC. During the meeting, Phommaly outlined the various activities in the first phase of the project that spanned four years. He also shed light on the institution's vision and mission while discussing the pertinent issues and potential solutions for its future course of action.
Mr. Kayamphanh Phommaly, the Deputy Director of the IVETC outlined the various activities in the first phase of the project that spanned four years

Mr. Gabriel acknowledged the importance of the visit, stating that "This mission not only allows me to evaluate the progress of the VTESS project, but also to comprehend the challenges we face. It is an excellent platform to align our objectives for future collaborations." 

Students practiced welding at the IVETC, refining their skills under the guidance of experienced instructors

After the meeting, the SDC Team had the opportunity to interact with students specialising in various fields such as electric installation, construction, mechanics, and mushroom production. Part of their tour included meeting with the graduated students on the Food processing, Ms. Pien and Ms. Sida, who were hired at the Namkat Yorla Pa Resort after completing their course.

The SDC Team met with the graduated students in the food processing, Ms. Pien and Ms. Sida, who were hired at the Namkat Yorla Pa Resort

"I opted for Food Processing, and currently I am employed as a chef assistant. My ultimate ambition is to work as a head chef someday, as I am extremely passionate about this profession," shared Ms. Pan during the interaction. The field visit provided invaluable insight into students' changing perceptions and future aspirations since participating in the VTESS project.   

Group photo of the SDC team meeting with the graduated students who were hired at the Namkat Yorla Pa Resort

Reflecting on the visit, Mr. Jean expressed his gratitude towards the project initiative and the impact it has had on the students. "This project means a lot to the students, IVETC, and Swisscontact. The results are profound and substantial. We express our sincere gratitude to the Swiss government for their generous investment. Wishing the students success, good health, and hope to inspire their peers to take advantage of this opportunity", he concluded. 

VTESS is a project of the Government of the Lao PDR and the Government of Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. It is implemented by the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and the consortium of Swisscontact and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. 

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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