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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