VISION
About the Project
The Vocational Institutes for Skills and Entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Nations (VISION) is a project designed to modernize Vocational Education and Training (VET) schools in Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and Sao Tome, aligning them with the labour market societal needs and demands. By fostering collaborations across EU organisations, VISION aims to improve the employability and entrepreneurship of VET students, preparing them for today’s dynamic and evolving market. This in turn will enable them to actively contribute to societal development of the regions. To achieve this, a series of key activities are designed to support the main objectives of the project. Specifically, the creation of a Virtual Incubator Hub to support entrepreneurship within VET institutions, a comprehensive capacity building programme to upgrade the skills of VET staff and students, and the operation of the incubation hub to foster stronger ties between education and the marketplace will be fundamental. Additionally, VISION emphasizes the efforts to ensure the transferability and sustainability of the incubation hub model to other VET schools, as integral part of the activities, aiming at policy reform and project continuation.
Finally, in VISION we are establishing the idea of a VET Marketplace where businesses will be able to collaborate with VET Students for the implementation of tasks related to real market cases. To sum up, the VISION project stands as an initiative aiming to empower the next generation of professionals in Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and Sao Tome with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving global economy.
Why it matters
VISION strengthens VET schools in Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and São Tomé by aligning them with real labour-market needs. By creating a Virtual Incubator Hub, providing targeted capacity-building for staff and students, and fostering direct collaboration between VET institutions and businesses, the project helps students become more employable and entrepreneurial.
These efforts support wider educational reform by ensuring that the incubation model can be transferred to other VET schools and sustained beyond the project’s duration. Ultimately, VISION matters because it equips young people with the skills and opportunities they need to contribute to the social and economic development of their communities.
Thematic Pillars
- Promotion of work-based learning for young VET students
Strengthening collaboration between VET providers and local economies and building connections between youth and local entrepreneurs. - Support of VET staff for their professional development
Providing a tailored capacity-building package with European expertise and competence-based blended training. - To nurture the provision of key competencies such as entrepreneurship
Focusing on students to help them seize opportunities in informal economies and successfully develop business ideas and start-ups. - To improve the conditions and governance of valuable dialogue opportunities between VET providers and business representatives
Creating sustainable partnerships and ensuring relevant input for competencies aligned with current job-market demands.
Key Activities
- Virtual Incubator Hub
Designing and operating a hub to provide mentorship, exchanges, and entrepreneurship support for VET students. - Up-skilling VET Staff and Students
Delivering tailored training and workshops to enhance teaching quality and student competencies. - Work-Based Learning & Entrepreneurship
Connecting students with local businesses and entrepreneurs to develop skills and launch start-ups. - Policy Support & Sustainable Partnerships
Strengthening governance and drafting policy recommendations to ensure long-term impact. - Dissemination & Stakeholder Engagement
Sharing outcomes through media, events, and campaigns to engage communities, policymakers, and VET institutions.
Expected Impact
- Empowered Students & Teachers
Gain modern skills, entrepreneurship training, and hands-on experience through Virtual Incubator Hubs. - Stronger Industry Links
Connect with local businesses to boost employability and support start-up creation. - Modernized VET & Skills Alignment
Update curricula and infrastructure to meet evolving labor market needs. - Sustainable Growth & Global Competitiveness
Foster economic development and EU-Africa cooperation for long-term impact.
Partnership
The VISION project brings together a diverse consortium of educational institutions, training providers, and consulting organizations across Europe and sub-Saharan Africa, united to modernize vocational education and foster entrepreneurship. Together, these partners combine expertise in vocational education, entrepreneurship, and policy development to deliver innovative training, incubation support, and international collaboration through the VISION project.