Initially launched in Rwanda in 2016, Educate!’s approach to co-designing an employment-focused subject in secondary school is going national. Building on a strong policy foundation, our intensive two-year teacher training model is now reaching every secondary school across the country. In close partnership with the government, this approach will deliver education that builds practical skills, reflects the labor market and represents meaningful systems change.

Every year, 10-12 million young Africans enter the job market, but there are only 3 million formal jobs, resulting in 95% of youth working in the informal sector. As education systems in Africa grapple with preparing students for the realities of a labor market marked by unique challenges, innovative teaching methods have a critical part to play. Educate!'s Skills Lab pedagogy offers a scalable solution to empower youth.