Indicator Definition
| Indicator Name | VSD 2.2.1 Number of persons enrolled in new or better vocational skills development |
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| Indicator Definition | Vocational skills development (VSD) can include technical skills, soft skills, entrepreneurship training, internships, and other forms of practical training aimed at enhancing employability (or self-employment) and job performance. Enrolled: Individuals that have registered and participated in vocational skills development. By participation the individual should have attended the initial sessions of the training program. This could be defined as attending at least the first week or first few sessions, depending on the program's structure. New VSD: Different from previous offer available, mainly new artisans offering training. Better VSD: Improvements compared to traditional VSD. This improvement could relate to factors such as improvement in terms of content, quality, labour-market orientation, or accessibility. Non-formal VSD: Vocational skills development programs that are not part of the formal education system, mainly delivered by artisans and private companies (e.g. cooperative groups). Note that individuals should be counted here if they have enrolled in vocational skills training aimed at enhancing employability in sectors other than teaching. Teachers should be counted under indicator BED 2.1.1 Number of teachers and/or education personnel who successfully completed a training programme. If a teacher enrols vocational training for a career change, they can be counted here, but not for training related to their teaching role. |
| Related to Old Performance Indicator | VSD 211 |
| Indicator Level | Output |
Disaggregation
| Disaggregation |
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| Measuring Unit | Individuals who have enrolled in any vocational training program supported by Helvetas. |
Examples of Actvities
Vocational Training Programs: Offers courses in various technical trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, ICT, and agriculture to enhance employability and practical skills.
Soft Skills Development: Focuses on improving communication, teamwork, leadership, and managerial skills essential for workplace success.
Entrepreneurship Training: Provides guidance on business planning, financial literacy, marketing, and sales to help individuals start and manage their own businesses.
Internships & Apprenticeships: Facilitates industry placements and mentorship programs to provide hands-on experience and professional development.
Certification Programs: Delivers accredited courses and competency-based training with recognized certifications for vocational skills.
Support for Vulnerable Groups: Targets women, youth, migrants, and disabled individuals with specialized training to promote economic integration and empowerment.
Career Counselling & Job Placement: Offers career guidance and assistance in securing employment after completing training.
Capacity Building for Training Institutions: Enhances the quality of vocational training through instructor development and curriculum updates.
Data Collection
| Data Source and Means of Verification |
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| Measuring Frecuency | At the start of each training programme |
| Data Collection Guidance | The VSD implementer should collect data through enrolment records and attendance lists at the start of each training program. |
| Common Challenges | Ensuring accurate and timely data collection from various training providers may be challenging. Pay-for-Performance is an effective modality to ensure programme quality and thorough data collection and reporting. |
How to report
Add up the total number of persons enrolled in the vocational skills programs each year, without double counting. Be sure to break down the data by required categories (like gender, age, etc.).
Data should be collected continuously during project implementation and progress should be reported monthly within the project depending on when you have you update meetings and at least annually to Head Office.
Related Indicators
| Related Donor Indicators | SDC IED_ARI_1 Access to Vocational Skills Development Number of persons enrolled in new or better vocational skills development |
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| Related HELVETAS Indicators |