21st April 2026  /  EAGLE FM

MEIYSAC Launches National Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Policy

On 26 March 2026, the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) officially launched the National Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Policy 2025–2030 in Windhoek.

The policy was launched by the Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Elijah Ngurare, marking a significant step in strengthening the link between education and the world of work. It is guided by Cabinet Decision No. 3rd/11.03/25/005, which aims to improve coordination between training institutions and industry, enhance graduate employability, and align skills development with national priorities under Vision 2030 and NDP6.

The event brought together representatives from universities, vocational training institutions, the business community, government, and students.

A panel discussion featuring experts from sectors such as business, TVET, entrepreneurship, tourism, and finance emphasized the importance of practical workplace experience and collaboration.

The policy aims to ensure that every student gains workplace experience before graduation and targets students, graduates, interns, and trainees, creating structured pathways into employment..

For this reason that I will speaking to Mrs Dalia Mwiya, Director of of TvEt in the Ministry of of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture