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In a rapidly changing world of work, good grades and professional qualifications alone are often no longer enough. Employers are increasingly looking for employees who, in addition to technical knowledge, also have adaptability, strong communication skills, customer focus, and initiative. This is exactly where “Workplace Readiness” training comes in: it bridges the gap between education and career and teaches practical skills for everyday work.
This five-day training course on workplace and professional skills was organised by Bildungswerk der Baden-Württembergischen Wirtschaft e.V. and the Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Microfinance (RICEM). Participants included young professionals as well as specialists and managers from the hotel and retail sectors.
The focus was on soft skills such as communication, time management, teamwork, adaptability, and professional conduct. These were supplemented by practical topics such as basic digital skills (e.g., working with spreadsheets or communication platforms), critical thinking, leadership skills, and networking. Such skills are indispensable today: they not only increase opportunities on the job market, but also improve efficiency, working conditions, and career prospects.
The training was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in cooperation with sequa gGmbH as part of the PartnerAfrika program. The aim is to support young people in Rwanda in their professional development and to strengthen their employment opportunities in the long term.
