MONROVIA, November 13, 2026 — Liberia is expanding school-based technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to eight additional counties through the Youth Rising II project, according to the Ministry of Education.
The Ministry says new centres are being developed in Gbarpolu, Rivercess, Bomi, Grand Bassa, Nimba, River Gee, Grand Kru and Grand Cape Mount. The expansion builds on TVET investments in Margibi, Montserrado, Grand Gedeh, Lofa, Sinoe and Maryland.
The programme is supported by the European Union and Sweden and is intended to connect secondary education with practical skills and workforce needs.
Skills and facilities
The Ministry identifies training areas that include automotive technology, electrical installation, information and communications technology, refrigeration and air conditioning, welding, carpentry, fashion, cosmetology, agriculture and tourism.
According to the Ministry’s update, the TVET centre at Bopolu Central High School has been completed and is awaiting dedication. A residential unit for teachers at the Booker Washington Institute has also been completed, while a tourism-focused training centre is planned for Robertsport.
Implementation details to watch
The Ministry’s announcement did not specify the opening dates for all eight centres, their individual budgets, enrolment targets or the number of instructors to be recruited. Those details will be important in assessing how quickly the new facilities can begin training students and whether equipment, qualified instructors and industry placements will be available.
Expanding access to practical training could help young people develop employable skills, but the impact will depend on sustained funding, reliable equipment and strong links with employers.
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