Mövenpick Hotel & Residences, Nairobi Kenya
The Youth Skills Development Forum (YSDF) is convened by Swisscontact - the Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation - in partnership with the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) and the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM).
For 28 years, Swisscontact has worked across Kenya to shift the way markets function - unlocking the power of private initiative for inclusive, sustainable economic growth. This Forum marks a decisive step: bringing together the leaders who fund, regulate, employ, and train Kenya’s workforce to align around a shared agenda.
Over two days, participants will engage with high-level plenary discussions, evidence-based learning sessions, curated thematic dialogues, and structured networking designed to generate action - not just conversation.
Policy leadership, strategic launches, keynote addresses, and evidence from PropelA- Swisscontact’s flagship dual apprenticeship programme that has achieved a 79% employment rate for its graduates.
Financing skills development, scaling apprenticeships beyond construction, forging public–private partnerships, and building the coalition that turns dialogue into delivery.
Want the full picture? Download the Forum Concept Note for a detailed overview of objectives, thematic areas, expected outcomes, and partnership opportunities.