Youth and Sports Minister Atty Cornelia W. Kruah has met with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) stakeholders to present her vision for the sector and engage them in meaningful dialogue on the challenges and opportunities affecting TVET development in Liberia.
Speaking during the meeting at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex recently, Minister Kruah emphasized that one of the key mandates of her administration is to address youth unemployment and strengthen capacity development for young people.
The Youthful Minister noted that many of the ministry’s programs and projects are centered on TVET and stressed that the Ministry’s overarching goal is to ensure all departmental initiatives align with a viable and predictable pathway for youth empowerment and sustainable employment.
She disclosed that the Ministry’s Senior Management Team has approved the opening of a dedicated account for the Monrovia Vocational Training Center (MVTC) where the Ministry’s central administration and the MVTC will jointly manage the account.
The measure is intended to grant MVTC semi-autonomy, strengthen its operational efficiency, and improve student support services.
Reflecting on her initial visit to MVTC, Minister Kruah said she prioritized understanding the root causes of declining enrollment and low student retention.
The Youth & Sports boss revealed that many students struggle to afford the materials required for practical training, which often leads to dropouts.
Transportation difficulties and concerns about the TVET sector’s overall attractiveness and perception were also identified as major challenges.
The engagement concluded with a renewed commitment from the Ministry to work collaboratively with stakeholders to reposition the TVET sector as a credible, accessible, and sustainable pathway for youth development and national transformation.
