Vocational Skills Development
Unemployment, especially among youth and women, is one of the biggest challenges in Afghanistan. Many families rely on informal labor, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation, instability, and poverty. Without practical skills, young Afghans struggle to access sustainable income opportunities. Vocational training provides an immediate and long-term solution, offering pathways to employment, entrepreneurship, and financial independence. It is particularly crucial for women, who often face barriers to education and traditional job markets but can generate income through home-based or small-business ventures.
HTAC has empowered thousands of young men and women through hands-on vocational training programs tailored to Afghanistan’s economic landscap.
HTAC’s approach goes beyond skill-building. We provide business development training, mentorship, and access to markets, ensuring that graduates can turn their skills into sustainable income sources.
Our Expertise
- Managing Teacher Training Program
- Literacy Training for Adults
- Education for Returnees and IDPs
- Basic Literacy & Life skills Training
- Literacy Training for children in CFS
- Accelerated Learning Program
- Integrating Technology in Education
- Developing digital education materials
- Developing Digital Training Education resource center
- Empowering Private Education and Training institutions
- Promoting distance Education System
- Financial assistance to students / families
- Promoting Partnerships and networks in Education sectors.
- Advocacy for girls education
One of our latest initiatives is the Counter-Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) Project, launched in July 2024 with support from Counterpart International. Through this program, we are training 80 individuals in mobile phone repairing, tailoring, carpentry, and bag making. These hands-on skills will help them find stable employment or start their own businesses, reducing their vulnerability to exploitation and human trafficking. Since 2002 HTAC has been implementing a long-term Vocational skills development and Livelihoods Program in partnership with the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), aiming to provide Afghan youth with vocational training and peace education. Over the years, this initiative has expanded to include a range of skill-building opportunities. Over 10000 high school students have received computer literacy training across various districts of Kabul, helping them prepare for a more digitalized job market. Additionally, in Istalif and Paghman 1,080 young women have been trained in tailoring, equipping them with practical skills to generate income and support their families. The program also includes peace education, ensuring that students not only gain technical knowledge but also learn conflict resolution and cooperation, fostering a culture of peace within their communities