Vocational skill development through BRAC skill development program in Bangladesh: how this Is influencing socio-economic life of female training graduates

Abstract

The research aimed to explore exemplary organization BRAC’s skill development program’s strategies for skill development of female adolescence and youth who are from vulnerable family background and out of school and job. Another major purpose is to learn its influence on socio economic lives of female training graduates. Qualitative approach has been used to develop understanding of intangible benefits and challenges in different aspects of their life. One Key informant interview with district manager, one semi-structured interview with a trainer, and 5 extended interviews with female training graduates from ALP project were conducted to collect qualitative data. The research took place in a branch of BRAC SDP in Cox’s Bazar. The research found BRAC SDP’s whole school improvement approach, nonconventional training initiative, integrated theoretical and practical approach, and linkages to job market are very useful strategies increasing female participation in the training and changing mindset of the people in that community but lack of job opportunities and safety, and gender stereotypes still exist and affect negatively. This research expects to bring changes in the education system, and promote skill development program for accelerating economic growth in BD.