Promotion of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Armenia

The service provider supports the implementation of the PSDTVET project esp. in the area of promotion of (dual) technical and vocation education and training in Armenia. The main objective (work package 1a and 1b) to support the further development of the legislative framework of vocational education and training (VET) in Armenia and the institutional structures and capacities. This will include providing advice in the area of relevant sub-legislative acts, the implementation of credit system in VET as well as a quality assurance scheme and distribution of functions (including licensing, accreditation, inspection system: bodies, functions, mechanisms, criteria) among relevant stakeholders. The national center for VET development (NCVETD) will be strengthened in its capacities for the implementation of (dual) VET. The contractor also provides support to further strengthen the engagement of private sector associations in VET (work package 2). Additionally, support will be provided by the contractot to the development and elaboration of (dual) long-term work-based programs (work package 3a) and short-term (dual) VET programs (work package 3b). Cross-cutting topics like skills required for the digital and green transformation need to be addressed in both work packages (3a and 3b) as well a special attention to needs of women needs to be taken into consideration. Lastly, the service provider is expected to prepare and conduct up to 3 study visits in the area of VET (work package 4) for public and private representative from the four economic sectors the project is engaged in (technology/IT, tourism, textile (incl. fashion) and wine). Topics to be addressed during the study trips are: engagement of private sector in VET, quality assurance schemes with participation of political stakeholders (incl. topics like licensing, accreditation, inspection system: bodies, functions, mechanisms, criteria). With his services, the service provider makes contributions to several indicators, but is not solely responsible for one of them. The services are to be provided from the date of signing until January 2027, two months before project closure. A possible extension of the project duration is envisaged.