EHPEA inks Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with F.D.R.E Technical and Vocational Training Institute (FTVTI) today at the headquarter of FTVTI.

The objective of the MoU is to contribute to the further development of the horticulture sub- sector at both regional and national levels through the implementation of collaborative activities.

The agreed areas include, among others, bridging the skill mismatch between the demand of the industry and the TVET programs, designing programs to ensure the competitiveness of the industry, updating curricula and training programs to match industry needs, including digital, climate-smart and green skills.

The FDRE Technical and Vocational Training Institute (FTVTI) (Previously known as Federal TVET Institute, and Ethiopian Technical University) is a national Institute striving for the advancement of the TVET sector, established in 2011 by the Council of Ministers Regulation No 245/2011 with a mission to Produce a competent, innovative, and resourceful TVET teachers and leaders through the provisions of quality short term and long-term training and maintain quality of instruction so that to realize the vision to be the world-class TVET teachers and leading training institute.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Biruk Kedir, Director General of FTVTI and Mr. Tewodros Zewdie, Executive Director of EHPEA.