Building Inclusive Tourism VET in Sub-Saharan Africa
TourEdu4All aims to strengthen the capacities of SSA Tourism VET institutions in terms of empowerment and inclusive access, entrepreneurship practices, including funding opportunities at VET level, digital technologies, and excellence in Tourism, through the development of a Holistic Model for inclusion in Tourism VET at the heart of which lies the knowledge exchange of a networked collaboration, realistically adapted to the context of the partnering SSA countries. The Holistic Model for inclusion in Tourism VET, comprised by the identified expertise and Good Practices of the VET partners, will act as the basis for the development of the capacity building training curriculum that will target the partnering VET providers and teachers/trainers, in order to cultivate skills of the future workforce that successfully correspond to the Tourism industry needs.
Answer to the challenges and areas
TourEdu4All seeks to create a holistic model for inclusion in SSA Tourism VET, building on 4 pillars resulting from the Good Practices implemented by all VET partners.
- Empowerment and Inclusion
- Entrepreneurship at VET level
- Distance Learning & Training
- Excellence in the field of Tourism
Best Practice: Kibondeni College – Hotel Simulation Lab
Following a study visit to AKMI’s Hospitality School in Athens (May 2024), Ms. Josphine Njuguna, Dean of Studies at Kibondeni College, successfully introduced a state-of-the-art hotel simulation laboratory. The facility is equipped with single and double hotel rooms, as well as a nursery bed, providing students with an authentic and immersive environment in which to develop practical, hands-on skills essential for careers in the hospitality sector.
This initiative exemplifies the transformative impact of EU-funded projects such as TourEdu4All (Capacity Building in VET in Sub-Saharan Africa). It highlights how international collaboration can inspire innovation in vocational education and training, while also underscoring AKMI’s role as a leader in advancing excellence in VET across borders.
Most importantly, it reflects the broader mission of TourEdu4All: to strengthen skills, enhance employability, and expand opportunities for young people in Sub-Saharan Africa through high-quality, inclusive vocational education.
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Partnership
The “TourEdu4All” consortium is a vibrant community of partners from across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa,
each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in VET.
