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TunisiaETF in Lebanon: building resilience through career guidance
Despite challenges, Lebanon remains a country of immense potential, with its education and training systems at the forefront of efforts to support resilience, recovery and development. Simona Rinaldi, human capital development expert and country liaison for Lebanon at the ETF, underlines the importance of supporting Lebanon at this critical time. “Lebanon’s multiple challenges are as immense as its potential. Together with international partners, the ETF is committed to supporting the development of education and training systems that can empower its people, strengthen social cohesion and pave the way for recovery and a brighter future,” said Rinaldi.
Lebanon is actively involved in the Torino Process, a participatory analysis of education and training systems and policies, contributing to ongoing and future policy reforms in this area. The latest report from 2023 highlighted that initial VET is more accessible but struggles with attractiveness due to societal perceptions that it is less valuable than academic education, while continuing VET is underdeveloped with limited funding and support.
The ETF’s initiatives also include supporting the Ministry of Labour in improving the transition from school to work and developing employers surveys. It is also working with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to implement career guidance activities and strengthen the role of career counsellors in public schools both in general education and in TVET.
Leila Emerson, Programme Manager at the EU Delegation to Lebanon, explains that the ETF has been working with the EU Delegation and Lebanese stakeholders to train teachers in career guidance so that they can guide students more effectively: “the role of career guidance is crucial in addressing Lebanon’s education and labour market challenges,” she highlights. These activities, carried out in close cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, are in line with the EU’s New Agenda for the Mediterranean, which emphasises youth empowerment and the integration of education and private sector engagement.
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