Rwanda TVET Board

Ubutumwa bwa Minisitiri w’Uburezi @JoNsengimana yifuriza abarimu bose Umunsi Mpuzamahanga wa Mwarimu mwiza

This evening at RTB, Hon. Minister of State for Education @ClaudetteIrere and Chargée d'affaires e.p. of @LUinKigali in Rwanda Charlotte Helminger chaired the Blended Learning Demonstration Event, which aimed to showcase how digital learning approaches are being integrated into Technical Secondary Schools (TSSs) under the RWA/027 – Digital Skills for Quality TVET in Rwanda project, implemented by RTB in collaboration with @LuxDev_HQ

The event provided an opportunity for representatives(Students, Teachers and School Managers) from 11 pilot schools to demonstrate the practical application of blended learning at school level, highlighting how digital learning resources are being used to enhance teaching and learning.

The demonstration also served as a platform to showcase the progress achieved through the project and highlight the potential of blended learning to further support the digital transformation of TVET education in Rwanda.

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Today, Rwanda TVET Board in collaboration with @BluLever launched the first-ever Rwanda Plumbing Trade Test, marking an important milestone in the national rollout of a standardised plumbing trade test and qualification framework in Rwanda.

This initiative will contribute to enhancing the quality, safety, and professionalism of the plumbing trade across the country by establishing a standardised approach to assessing and recognising plumbing skills and competencies.

Delivering his remarks, RTB Director General Paul Umukunzi expressed his appreciation to BluLever Education for its commitment, expertise, and partnership in supporting Rwanda in initiating this Trade Test approach. He emphasised the importance of this milestone in improving the quality-of-service delivery within the labour market, both in Rwanda and beyond.

As part of the launch of this foundational framework, the first cohort of 11 plumbers who successfully completed and passed the trade test were recognised and celebrated for their dedication, hard work, and achievement. Their success marks an important step towards strengthening skills recognition and professional standards within Rwanda’s plumbing sector.

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Today, the Rwanda TVET Board signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with four industry associations: the Rwanda Garage Association, Rwanda Wood Value Chain Association, Rwanda Tailors Association, and Rwanda Hospitality Association.

The collaboration will facilitate Dual TVET, workplace placements, internships, apprenticeships, industrial attachments, and other structured workplace learning opportunities, while strengthening the capacity of workplace mentors and in-company instructors.

The agreements will also deepen industry participation in occupational standards, curriculum development and review, training delivery, assessment, and quality assurance, helping ensure that TVET programmes remain responsive to current and emerging industry needs.

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This Tuesday, RTB DG @Pumukunzi received Dr. Pierluigi Floretta, Regional Director General of the Associazione Centro Aiuti Volontari (ACAV).
Discussions focused on exploring potential areas of partnership in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), youth employability, and skills development in the Hospitality and Tourism sector.

ACAV is an Italian Non-Government Organization working with local communities across Sub-Saharan Africa to promote inclusive, long-term and sustainable development.

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#Happeningnow : The TVET Sub-Sector Working Group (TSSWG) 2026/27 Q1 Meeting bringing together key stakeholders to assess the sector’s performance and discuss priorities for advancing quality, relevant and responsive TVET in Rwanda.

In his opening remarks, DG RTB @PUmukunzi emphasized that quality, relevance and strong partnerships must remain at the heart of Rwanda’s TVET transformation, calling for stronger coordination, accountability and industry engagement to translate investments into better training and improved outcomes for learners and the economy.

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The inauguration also marked a significant step towards more inclusive access to skills development, with MINEDUC, RTB, and KfW signing an agreement to jointly implement the #Skills4Girls TVET Project.

Building on the strong Rwanda–Germany partnership in TVET, the initiative will expand support to additional schools and strengthen the existing scholarship programme, with a special focus on young women, girls, and learners with disabilities.

Today at Busasamana TSS, we inaugurated newly developed and rehabilitated modern infrastructure across six TVET schools, under the partnership between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany, through the RTB-KfW Phase III TVET Project.

The inaugurated infrastructure includes student dormitories, dining facilities, classrooms, and workshops, aimed at providing improved learning and living environments for TVET students.

The beneficiary schools are Busasamana TSS/Nyanza District, ES Kinazi TSS/Ruhango District, Father Ramon TSS/Kamonyi District, Karengera TSS/Nyamasheke District, St. Augustin Mibirizi TSS/Rusizi District, and ETO Gatumba TSS/Ngororero District.

Today, we welcomed Mauderli Ueli, Deputy Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of Switzerland in Rwanda, and Bieri Bernhard, SDC Programme Officer for the Great Lakes Region for an engagement on Rwanda’s TVET system, focusing on the progress, key achievements and future prospects of the Dual TVET Project, supported by Embassy of Switzerland in Rwanda.

The engagement highlighted how Dual TVET bridges the gap between training and the world of work by combining classroom learning with practical workplace experience. The delegation further explored the implementation of the model through a visit to Grand Legacy Hotel, one of the participating companies, where they held insightful discussions on its benefits for learners and the private sector.

As part of efforts to introduce Cybersecurity Skills at TVET level, today 24 TVET teachers completed a 10-day Training of Trainers delivered in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA), with support from the Government of Luxembourg.

The trained teachers will support the rollout of a new cybersecurity curriculum, which will be piloted in two TVET schools and reach 60 students.

If successful, the pilot could pave the way for Cybersecurity to become an additional TVET trade, helping Rwanda build a future-ready digital workforce.

Today, RTB Deputy Director General @AgaBisengo attended the opening of the 11th African Technology Challenge Competition at Weifang Vocational College in Shandong Province, China.

Hosted by AVIC Innovation, the competition brought together 76 African international students from seven countries, including Rwanda.

In her remarks, she emphasized the need for TVET to respond to technology advancements and labour-market needs and to strengthen Africa–China cooperation in skills development, technology transfer and industry collaboration.

Across its first 10 seasons, the Africa Tech Challenge has benefited more than 1,900 participants from 14 African countries.

Today, we concluded a series of stakeholder dialogues under the #DualTVET Awareness Campaign, bringing together over 1,200 participants from all districts, including TVET school Head Teachers, Deputy Head teachers, accountants, RTB staff and District Directors of Education.

Held from 18–25 August, the dialogues provided a platform to strengthen collaboration and address key areas including Dual TVET benefits, TVET quality improvement, management of training consumables, co-curricular activities in schools, institutional performance and accountability.

Today, we received medical equipment donated by @UNFPARwanda , with the support of @LUinKigali , under the #KuraNawe Programme, to strengthen the Kirehe TSS TVET Care Centre and its linked health facilities.

Established last year, the #KuraNawe Programme is a national initiative by UNFPA and its partners that aims to boost adolescent and youth development by integrating primary healthcare, including sexual and reproductive health, mental health support, gender equality and life skills into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

Today in the #SkillsThatMatter series, Ishimwe Sowari Solange, Flight Technician at Zipline Rwanda Ltd, shares how TVET empowered her to recognize her potential, build confidence and thrive as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated technical field.

TVET is not just about learning a trade, it’s about unlocking potential, challenging stereotypes and creating pathways for every young person to succeed.

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A huge congratulations to ITS Kigali U20 Boys Basketball Team on being crowned FEASSA 2026 Champions! 🏆🥇 And to Nyanza TSS U20 Boys Volleyball Team for taking home a well-deserved Bronze Medal! 🥉

What an incredible achievement by both teams! Your hard work, teamwork, resilience and determination have truly paid off. You’ve made Rwanda and the entire TVET Community proud!

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Congratulations to Nyanza TSS Volleyball Team, representing Rwanda at FEASSA 2026 in Tanzania, on a well-deserved 3–0 victory over Kenya’s Matiliku SS, securing a place in the U-20 semi-finals!

What a fantastic performance! Keep flying the Rwandan flag high. We are cheering you on👏👏 #NanjyeNdiTVET

As part of the Dual TVET Awareness Campaign, today we kicked off a series of stakeholder dialogue sessions bringing together Head Teachers, Deputy Head Teachers in charge of Studies, Accountants from public, Government-aided and private TVET schools receiving training consumables, as well as District Directors of Education.

Running from 18–25 August 2026, the dialogue sessions began with participants from Nyaruguru, Nyamagabe, Rulindo and Gakenke, and will bring together stakeholders from across the country to strengthen understanding of Dual TVET, a training model that combines classroom learning with workplace-based practical experience to equip learners with industry-relevant skills and enhance their employability.

The sessions also provide a platform to discuss TVET quality improvement, training consumables management, co-curricular activities, and institutional performance and accountability.

Officially opening the dialogue, DG RTB @PUmukunzi emphasized that quality improvement must remain at the heart of TVET delivery, calling for clear objectives, strong accountability, adherence to laws, and greater ownership of responsibilities.

Today, DDG @AgaBisengo received representatives from SkillUp Africa and Origins Solution Limited, two Nigerian companies with expertise in IT-related fields. Discussions focused on the potential areas of collaboration including digital skills and Curriculum development, training delivery, training of trainers (ToT) initiatives, and potential piloting programmes.

The engagement provides an opportunity to share expertise and explore innovative approaches to strengthening industry-relevant skills development and employment opportunities for young people.

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Today, RTB Deputy Director General @AgaBisengo welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT) of the United Republic of Tanzania. The visit provided an opportunity to exchange experiences and good practices in curriculum management, apprenticeships and internships, labour-market linkages, and quality management of TVET training facilities.

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Today, in our #SkillsThatMatter series, Guillaume Uzabumwana, TVET Trainer & Managing Director of YAFT-STUDIO Ltd, shares his experience working with TVET graduates. Their hands-on skills, discipline, professionalism, and commitment to quality make them valuable assets who drive productivity and excellence in the workplace.

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