Suriname strengthens TVET through new collaborations
21 March 2025
In today’s fast-evolving job market, aligning education with real-world industry needs isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. Nations that thrive are those that bridge the gap between classrooms and workplaces, ensuring workers gain cutting-edge skills while businesses stay ahead of the curve. How? By forging powerful alliances between educators, employers, and workers—keeping training relevant, dynamic, and future-proof.
Spearheaded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture, Suriname is crafting a groundbreaking agreement with key social partners and the Ministry of Labour to supercharge its technical and vocational education training (TVET) system. The goal? To directly connect skills training with the demands of Suriname’s most critical industries. With expert backing from the International Labour Organization (ILO), Suriname is tapping into global best practices—learning from success stories in Ghana and Brazil, where strong tripartite collaboration has revolutionized vocational training.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is now under review by the VSB (Suriname Trade and Industry Association), the Ministry of Labour, and the Ministry of Education. Priority economic sectors have already been mapped out, and worker associations will soon join the pact to ensure inclusive, impactful change.
The payoff? Specialized training programmes, apprenticeships, and hands-on internships designed to turn students into job-ready professionals. This isn’t just about education—it’s about boosting employability, slashing the skills gap, and fueling Suriname’s economic growth for years to come.
The future of work is here. And Suriname stands ready to meet it head-on.