Improved Livelihoods

CHADET has developed and implemented a tailor-made short term training programs for marginalized and unemployed young people within its own training center and through arrangements which have been made with Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVETs) located in both rural and urban settings. In collaboration with the Addis Ababa TVET Agency, CHADET has made contributions in the development of short-term curricula to address the heavy burden of youth unemployment in Addis Ababa. The fields of training for which such curricula were developed include automotive painting, basic plumbing, gypsum work, male hair cut, leather foot wear design and processing and welding and metal work. Subsequently, it developed short term training modules on plumbing; masonry and carpentry; bar bending and leather works. Such training programs are often accompanied by apprenticeship and training programs on life skills, job readiness and work ethics. All trainees undergo through CoCs for ensuring accreditation.

CHADET has helped young people and care givers to develop skills to address their own needs and be able to support their households. Care givers were encouraged to get organised in Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Saving and Credit Cooperatives (SaCCOs) to develop a culture of saving and improve household income. Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) were created with various institutions including Leather Industry Development Institute, Ethiopian Leather Industry Association, Construction Inputs Industry Development Institute and Metals Industry Development Institute. In consultation with relevant government stakeholders, attempts have also been made to establish youth employment/job centers to enhance the chances of employability of young people who have undergone skills and vocational training. Moreover, in collaboration with the Bureau of Labour and Social Affairs, Ethio-jobs was commissioned to set up digitalised Public Employment Service Centers in the four Sub-cities of Addis Ababa.