Vocational Training Centres: 2026 Intake
Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training
The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development, and Vocational Training invites young individuals to apply for the following programs. Young people and women living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Who Can Apply
We invite applications from young people who are interested in acquiring skills in different trades for employability and/or entrepreneurship. Our courses are designed for anyone with passion for learning and a desire to develop practical entrepreneurial skills.
National Certificate Courses
Duration: Flexible and self-paced.
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Commercial agriculture
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Tobacco
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Motor vehicle mechanics
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Automobile Electrics and Electronics
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Metal Fabrication
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Brick and Block Laying
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Carpentry and Joinery
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Clothing and textiles
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Hospitality studies
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Plumbing
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Leatherwork
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Electrical Power Engineering
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Diesel Plant Fitting
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Cosmetology
Competence Certificate Courses
Duration: Flexible and self-paced.
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Bun making
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Cake making
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Bread making
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Jam making
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Pastry making
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Baking
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Food Preparation and Service
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Front Office Management
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Chef
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House Keeping
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Solar Installation
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House wiring
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Motor Mechanics
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Minor engine Tune ups
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Engine Overhaul
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Gear Box Repair
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Clutch System Repair
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Brake Repair
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Plumbing
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Auto Electrics
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Metal Fabrication/welding
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Diesel Plant Fitting
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Painting
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Brick Moulding
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Cattle fattening
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Poultry production
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Dairy Farming
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CCTV Installation
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Clothing and Textiles Technology
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Pattern making
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Tie and Die
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Garment Construction
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Home Décor
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Epoxy Flooring
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Apiculture
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Aquaculture
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Poultry
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Cattle Farming
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Sheep and goat farming
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Piggery
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Cell phone repairs
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Manicure/Pedicure
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Beauty Therapy
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Massaging
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Landscaping
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Brick and block laying
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Paving
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Plastering
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Tilling
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Detergent making
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Entrepreneurship
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leather works
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sports Management
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Choreography/ choreography
Where to find our Vocational Training Centres
Courses include work related learning.
| Province | Vocational Training Centres |
| Manicaland | Magamba, Kukwanisa, Mutare Urban, Chipinge, Nyanyadzi, Buhera, Marange, Herbert Chitepo |
| Mashonaland West | Mashayamombe, Chinhoyi, Magunje, Mt Hampden, Kadoma, Norton, Murombedzi, Mhondoro Ngezi |
| Matabeleland South | Phangani, Avoca, Esigodini, Guyu, Beit Bridge (Partnership with Roman Catholic Church) |
| Bulawayo | Sizinda, Lobengula, Jairos Jiri |
| Harare | Ruwa, Chitungwiza |
| Mashonaland Central | Chaminuka, Mt Darwin, Rushinga, Chawarura, Guruve, Shamva, Dzimwe |
| Midlands | Kaguvi, Gweru Urban, Gokwe, Nyamuroro, Mvuma, Zvishavane, Shurugwi |
| Matabeleland North | Umguza, Sivomo |
| Masvingo | Mushagashe, Masvingo Urban, Gutu, Chivi-Mhandamabwe |
| Mashonaland East | Mt View, Tabudirira, Nyahoni, Nyakasoro/Nhakiwa, Marondera, Mudzi |
