TVET Workforce Blueprint
Comprehensive TVET workforce planning and development framework
Developed a comprehensive National TVET Blueprint integrating Global Gateway's high-standard investment approach to systematically address priority sector skills gaps, embed green and digital transition competencies, and ensure strategic alignment with Kenya's Vision 2030, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and targeted achievement of SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
Kenya's rapidly evolving economic landscape, characterized by technological advancement, demographic transitions, and sectoral diversification, necessitated a paradigmatic shift in TVET workforce planning. The country faced critical challenges including persistent skills-job mismatches, high youth unemployment rates exceeding 20%, and inadequate alignment between TVET outputs and priority economic sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, ICT, and renewable energy. This context demanded evidence-based workforce planning mechanisms that could anticipate future skills requirements while addressing current capacity gaps.
Architect and operationalize a comprehensive National TVET Workforce Blueprint that serves as the foundational strategic instrument for evidence-based workforce planning, integrating forward-looking economic outlook analysis, priority sector skills mapping, green and digital transition competency requirements, and sustainable institutional mechanisms that ensure systematic alignment between TVET human resource development and Kenya's national economic transformation agenda.
Specific Objectives:
- 1Develop comprehensive TVET workforce planning framework
- 2Align TVET workforce development with national economic priorities
- 3Create strategic blueprint for TVET human resource development
- 4Establish sustainable workforce planning mechanisms
Key Activities
- Comprehensive analysis of current TVET workforce landscape
- Assessment of workforce development needs and gaps
- Strategic planning for TVET human resource development
- Development of comprehensive TVET Workforce Blueprint
- Creation of strategic framework for workforce planning
- Integration of national economic development priorities
- Development of implementation strategies and timelines
- Creation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks
- Establishment of sustainable workforce development mechanisms
Methodology
Comprehensive macroeconomic and sectoral analysis utilizing econometric modeling and labour market intelligence systems
Multi-stakeholder participatory approach engaging government institutions, private sector, civil society, and development partners
Evidence-based forecasting methodology integrating quantitative analysis with qualitative sector expert consultations
Skills gap analysis using internationally recognized competency frameworks and occupational classification systems
Future-oriented scenario planning incorporating technological disruption, climate change adaptation, and demographic transition factors
Systematic institutional capacity assessment and organizational development planning for sustainable implementation
Project Outcomes
Comprehensive National TVET Workforce Blueprint officially endorsed by the Ministry of Education and key sector ministries, providing evidence-based strategic direction for workforce development through 2030
Forward-looking economic outlook report identifying priority sector growth trajectories, emerging skills requirements, and technological disruption impacts across manufacturing, agriculture, ICT, renewable energy, and construction sectors
Systematic skills gap analysis quantifying current and projected workforce demands, including green economy competencies, digital literacy requirements, and gender-inclusive participation targets
Institutional capacity development framework establishing sustainable mechanisms for ongoing labour market intelligence, workforce planning, and adaptive curriculum development
Multi-stakeholder governance structure operationalized with clear roles for government, private sector, training providers, and civil society in implementing workforce development priorities
2020 to 2021
Mastercard Foundation
Principal Donor and Strategic Partner
FoundationCadena International Development Partners
Lead Implementation Partner
Development OrganizationMastercard Foundation
Principal Donor and Strategic Partner
Cadena International Development Partners
Lead Implementation Partner
Dalberg Advisors
Technical Advisory Partner