The key theme of the Skills for Life programme is to engage in research and projects that enhance the capacity of people of all ages to live fulfilling and healthy lives, and to achieve their potential in employment. The overarching objective is to ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning basing the strategic direction on Sustainable Development Goal No. 4, Target No. 4: 

 

“substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship”.  

 

 

Skills for Life Education Portal

 

 

 

Click above logo to go to our Skills for Life Education portal

 

Our flagship project is the development of a website portal focusing on Skills for Life where people can learn skills that are truly valued by employers and thus increase their opportunities for worthwhile employment.

 

Our research indicates that key skills needed are:

·         Communicating

·         Problem-solving

·         Counselling

·         Holding meetings

·         Being a team player

·         Personal well-being

·         Financial literacy

·         Project management

·         Strategic leadership

·         Research

• learning to be;
• learning to know;
• learning to do; and
• learning to live together.