Objective: Increase the economic opportunities of the youth from Cabo Delgado contributing to the improvement of access to decent work and income.

Secondary Objectives:

• Establish Public-Private Partnerships with a strong impact on employment.
• Strengthen the public sector of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and employment.
• Support young entrepreneurs and the creation of Micro, small and Medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Cabo Delgado.

Main Outputs:

• Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) stimulated to strengthen the employability of young people in Cabo Delgado.
• Better qualifications for available jobs.
• Improved access to employment and self-employment.

Results achieved: 

• 800 TVET students and graduates: Equipping them with in-demand skills and connecting them with opportunities in the growing gas sector and beyond.
• Young people from across Cabo Delgado: Prioritizing young women and those from vulnerable and remote districts, ensuring inclusivity and maximizing impact.
• 35 MSMEs: Strengthening the backbone of the local economy by providing support and resources to thrive in a competitive market.
• 150 employment public officials: Upskilling those on the frontlines of connecting job seekers with employers, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
• 250 TVET teachers: Investing in the educators who will shape the workforce of tomorrow, providing them with the tools and training to deliver high-quality instruction.

• This is a targeted, strategic approach to building a brighter future for Cabo Delgado. We are confident that by investing in these key groups, we will drive sustainable economic growth and create a prosperous future for all.

Milestones to be Achieved:

• Stimulate Public-Private Partnerships to enhance skills of youth in sectors directly and indirectly related to the gas sector.
• Support the certification of SMEs
• Boost skills and jobs: Create better training programs “Certificar para Competir” Program, especially in areas related to the gas industry, and help young people find good jobs.
• Support businesses: Help small businesses get official recognition and develop strong plans for success.
• Improve education: Help schools offer better training, teach essential skills, and find ways to fund their programs.
• Create opportunities: Establish a job center and a special training center for engineers, offer internships, and help young people start businesses.