SkillALB: multiple skills programme for Albanian youth

SkillALB: multiple skills programme for Albanian youth

Financed by: Agenzia Italiana per la cooperazione allo sviluppo

(Bando 2023 Iniziative Promosse da Enti Territoriali e OSC)

In cooperation with ENGIM 

Implementation period: 02/2025 – 02/2028             

Location: Tirana, Fier, Berat, Shkoder, Korce, Albania            

SkillALB is a comprehensive skills development program aimed at strengthening vocational education and training (VET) in Albania through digital innovation, advanced career guidance services, and entrepreneurship support for young people.

This initiative will create new opportunities for at least 1,500 young people (aged 15-35) attending vocational schools and training centers or seeking job placement and self-employment financing. Additionally, it will engage at least 100 teachers, trainers, and youth workers in training and career guidance activities.

Key objectives:

Strengthening VET institutions by enhancing digital innovation and labor market adaptability.
Improving career guidance services to increase job placement effectiveness.
Expanding training and financing opportunities for young people looking to start their own businesses.

In collaboration with ENGIM, this project will empower Albanian youth with the skills they need to succeed in the labor market and entrepreneurship.