Alinea International Ltd

Published purpose

This project aims to improve the employability of people, especially women, in local communities as well as university undergraduates in natural resource fields like geology, mining and engineering. It works through universities and technical institutes to improve the quality of programs, align them more closely with the needs of the private sector, and thereby increase the number of men and women with the relevant skills and qualifications to work in these fields. The project is building the capacity of the geology and mining engineering departments of four universities by: (1) reviewing and updating relevant curricula so they better meet industry standards; (2) supporting faculty and laboratory development; (3) facilitating linkages among higher education, industry and government to share and exchange information and resources; and (4) improving the capacity of university partners to better prepare female students for work in the natural resources sector. The project is also improving the ability of technical and vocational education and training institutes to provide short-term training with the participation of the private sector by: (1) training instructors on how to design and deliver employability and tailored vocational skills training; and (2) strengthening the employability of community members, especially women, to benefit from opportunities in the natural resources sector in and around their communities.