Moja Budućnost

  • Project Name
    Moja Budućnost
  • Project Phase
    September 2018 to September 2022
  • Funding
    This project is funded by the Medicor Foundation and the Hilti Foundation.
  • Thematic focus
    Education and Vocational Skills

Bosnia and Herzegovina faces very high youth unemployment (around 55% among under-30s) and a skills mismatch that has contributed to rural youth migration (World Bank 2018). Existing education systems often do not fully respond to labour market needs. Launched in August 2018, Moja Budućnost aimed to bridge this gap by strengthening practical training and revising curricula in vocational schools, while fostering public–private partnerships. The project worked closely with local authorities, schools, the private sector (including Chambers of Commerce) and civil society to promote inclusive economic growth in under-served areas.

This project was completed in 2022

Moja Budućnost aimed to improve employability and strengthen the business environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina by aligning education and training systems with labor market needs. The project supported the development of quality practical training, mentorship and curriculum reforms, and strengthened cooperation between schools, companies and public institutions to increase employment, self-employment, income generation and local economic growth.
 

Target Group

Young women and men, particularly students and unemployed youth entering the labor market; vocational schools and training providers; companies and mentors involved in practical training; Chambers of Commerce and employers’ associations; and relevant local, cantonal/entity and state-level institutions responsible for education, employment and economic development.

Key Results

The Moja Budućnost project contributed to improving employability and strengthening vocational education in Bosnia and Herzegovina by aligning skills development with labor market needs and strengthening cooperation between education systems and the private sector.

Key results include:

  • Labor-market analysis tools: Developed and piloted innovative methodologies to analyze local labor markets and forecast skills needs in pilot locations. These tools enabled education authorities and schools to revise vocational programs, plan enrolment based on real demand, and strengthen evidence-based decision-making.

  • Vocational training courses: Delivered demand-driven vocational training programs in cooperation with vocational schools, chambers of commerce and industry partners, providing young people with practical, market-relevant skills and improving their employability in priority sectors.

  • Mentor and dual-education support: Strengthened workplace learning by training nearly 100 company-based mentors and introducing structured mentorship approaches, improving the quality of practical training and laying foundations for dual and work-based vocational education.

  • Curricula alignment: Supported vocational schools and institutions in revising and adapting curricula in cooperation with employers, ensuring vocational education programs reflect current labor market requirements and improve school-to-work transition.

  • Cross-sector collaboration and institutional strengthening: Established intersectoral working groups in both entities, bringing together ministries, education authorities, chambers of commerce and employers to improve coordination, strengthen vocational education policies, and ensure sustainability of reforms.

  • Youth employment and entrepreneurship: The project contributed to improved employment opportunities, supporting the employment of over 100 young people and more than 50 youth-led start-ups through strengthened skills development, practical training and cooperation between education institutions and employers.

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