Who We Are
“Skills for Jobs” (S4J) is a project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), implemented in Albania by Swisscontact. The project aims to modernize the vocational education and training (VET) system through digitalization, innovation, and the promotion of a more inclusive and higher‑quality learning environment. S4J works to build a sustainable VET system that responds to labor market needs and offers young people real opportunities for professional growth.
The project is currently in its Phase 3 (July 2023 – June 2027), focusing on the development, consolidation, and transfer of six key innovation objects:
- Digitalization of VET Offer
- Improvement of Internal Processes and Structures of VET Schools
- Continuous Professional Development Models
- Business Relations and Networks
- Quality of Work-based Learning in Companies
- Diversification of Offer and Upskilling
Within this phase, S4J is supporting the Albanian Government in implementing the dual VET initiative, a model that is becoming a powerful mechanism linking schools with the labor market. Dual VET combines theoretical learning in school with structured work in companies, equipping students with concrete competencies, real‑life experience, and a clear understanding of their chosen profession. This model is helping young people develop stronger skills, increase their employability, and build a solid foundation for their careers.
Through close collaboration with VET schools, businesses, and public institutions, S4J is contributing to establishing a modern and efficient dual education system in Albania, turning it into a driver of development for young people and for the country’s economy.
Vision
The main goal of ‘Skills for Jobs’ (S4J) project is to offer young people in Albania the best vocational education and training. Better skills will help young people to get a job that they love and that pays them well.
