Vocational education and training - VET

The labor force in Liberia is quite young. Youth aged 15 to 34 constitute over a third of the population in Liberia and are somewhat concentrated in urban areas. These youth represent both a demographic dividend and a concern. The educational attainment of Liberian youth is steadily improving but remains low on average.Youth recognize that their lack of skills and experience are impediments to employment.The objective of this report is to assess youth skills development in Liberia.Given the composition of Liberia’s economy and the concentration of the labor force outside formal employment, this report has a particular focus on skill development in vocational trades and the informal sector.