Ministry of Youth Empowerment Development and Vocational Training

Ministry Vision

An Empowered Youth actively participating in National Development by 2030

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Ministry Mission

To develop, promote and implement policies and programmes for youth empowerment to achieve sustainable and equitable development.

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Ministry Updates

Upcoming Events: Mbire Boar Goat project handover ceremony, 28 March 2025. Read more

Manicaland Vocational Training Centers Graduation Ceremony, 4 April 2025 at Magamba Vocational Training Centre, Mutare. Read more

45th Independence Celebrations, 18 April, Nembudziya, Gokwe. Read more

2025 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, Bulawayo 20 to 26 April 2025. Read more

Youth Empowerment and
Development

Supports youth entrepreneurship through policy creation, funding management, business incubation, and creating economic opportunities for youth in various sectors

Youth Service in
Zimbabwe

Encourages national identity and civic responsibility among youth through career guidance, training programs, and public-private partnerships, facilitating placements in government and education.

Vocational Training and Skills Development

Provides youth with technical and entrepreneurial skills through vocational training, public-private partnerships, and curriculum development to improve employability and self-sufficiency.

Business
Development

Focuses on youth entrepreneurship by developing policies, providing technical support, creating business hubs, and establishing public-private partnerships for youth empowerment.

Ministry Core Values

Patriotism

Desire or love for one’s country (Zimbabwe first).

Accountability

State of being transparent, accountable, responsible, and answerable for one’s and our collective action.

Teamwork

Leveraging each other’s experiences and strengths and working inclusively with love and respect.

Innovation

Initiating and embracing new methods or ideas for enhancing service delivery timeously.

Integrity

Honesty, trustworthiness, steadfastness, and adherence to moral and professional principles.

our principals

Meet Our Principals

Youth Empowerment And Development

Projects

Empowering the Youth: Success Stories from the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development, and Vocational Training

Fish farming

The fish farming project is a remarkable initiative aimed at empowering the youth by providing them with sustainable livelihoods and practical skills in aquaculture. Currently, there are a thousand fishlings being nurtured, with plans to expand as the project progresses. This initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development, and Vocational Training Centers, ensuring that young people gain hands-on experience in fish farming, financial literacy, and business management.

Ministry Vision

Ministry Mission

Youth Empowerment and
Development

Supports youth entrepreneurship through policy creation, funding management, business incubation, and creating economic opportunities for youth in various sectors

Youth Service in
Zimbabwe

Encourages national identity and civic responsibility among youth through career guidance, training programs, and public-private partnerships, facilitating placements in government and education.

Vocational Training and Skills Development

Provides youth with technical and entrepreneurial skills through vocational training, public-private partnerships, and curriculum development to improve employability and self-sufficiency.