Helvetas

VSD 2.2.2 People who completed vocational skills development

Indicator Definition

Indicator Name VSD 2.2.2 Number of persons who completed a new or better vocational skills development
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.

Completed: Refers to participants who have finished all the required coursework, competencies, or practical training necessary in the vocational training program in which they were enrolled.

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 completed 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 completes 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 212
Indicator Level Output

Disaggregation

Disaggregation

  • Gender

  • Age

  • Left behind/vulnerable population group

  • A focus on green skills (yes, no)
Measuring Unit

Individuals who have completed 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

  • Project documents (attendance lists, completion certificates, course records).

  • Government records if government is implementer.
Measuring Frecuency

Data should be collected continuously throughout the project or whenever activities are completed.
Data Collection Guidance

The VSD implementer should combine the enrolment form data with attendance monitoring and the resulting data on completion to ensure proper tracking of the participants.

How to report

Add up the total number of persons who completed 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

USAID:

EG.6-3 Number of individuals who complete USG-assisted workforce development programs

EU OPSYS core indicator:

Number of people who have benefited from institution or workplace based VET/skills development interventions supported by the EU: (a) all VET/skills development (b) only VET/skills development for digitalisation (GERF 2.14a/ EURF 2.15/ IPA III RF 4.1.1.5a)
Related HELVETAS Indicators
This guidance was prepared by HELVETAS ©
Propose Improvements
Print or Save in pdf