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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2025)
The impact of technical and vocational education and training programmes on youth employment in Lesotho
Authors
Fusi Talasi, Matseliso Mokilane
Abstract

Technical and Vocational Education and Training has been widely acknowledged as a key strategy for improving employability by bridging skills gaps and refining employment prospects within specific labour markets. In Lesotho, the government has made significant efforts to expand access to TVET programmes aimed at increasing youth employability, however youth unemployment remains a persistent challenge. This study evaluates the impact of TVET participation on youth employment outcomes in Lesotho. Using survey data from 714 respondents, including both TVET participants and non-participants. The study assesses whether participation in TVET influences youth’s likelihood of being employed, employing Propensity Score Matching. The results indicate that youth who participated in TVET are 12.3 percent more likely to be employed compared to those who did not participate. These findings underscore the positive impact of TVET on youth employment opportunities and highlight the need for continued investment in TVET infrastructure and resources to further improve its effectiveness in addressing youth employment crisis.

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Pages:112-117
How to cite this article:
Fusi Talasi, Matseliso Mokilane "The impact of technical and vocational education and training programmes on youth employment in Lesotho". International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 112-117
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