Education & Skills Development
Empowering individuals through lifelong learning, from foundational literacy to market-driven vocational training.
VOSD's commitment to Education and Skills Development dates back to our founding in 1987. We believe that education is the most powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty. Our programs span formal, non-formal, and vocational learning, ensuring that children, adolescents, and adults regardless of their background have access to the knowledge and skills they need to build a better future.
Current Initiatives
Active programs currently transforming lives and building skills across Bangladesh.
Technical Training Institution (TTI)
The flagship vocational training institute, government-approved by NSDA, designed to replace scattered initiatives with one unified, professional framework. It equips underprivileged youth and school dropouts with market-driven skills for immediate employment or entrepreneurship.
Non-formal Education (NFE)
A foundational program providing basic literacy and awareness for adults, adolescents, and children who missed formal schooling. It currently operates learning centres to provide continuous educational access to the most vulnerable groups.
Student Scholarship Program
An ongoing partnership with the Government of Bangladesh to provide educational assistance to disadvantaged but high-achieving students. This program ensures that financial hardship does not stand in the way of a bright student's education.
Legacy Programs
A look back at our historical initiatives that laid the foundation for today's impact.
Pre-Primary Education Program
A foundational program that set the stage for early childhood education in rural Bangladesh. It focused on developing basic literacy, numeracy, and school-going habits among young children, preparing them for formal schooling.
General Skills & Vocational Training
The historic backbone of VOSD's skills development, providing vocational training to group members, youths, children, and staff across multiple trades. This program has now transitioned into the more specialized Technical Training Institution (TTI).
Out-of-School Children Education
A critical intervention designed to catch children who had slipped through the cracks of the formal education system. Implemented with BNFE support, it provided flexible learning models to reintegrate them into mainstream education.
Second Chance Education Pilot
An innovative pilot supported by BNFE, the Ministry of Education, and the Government of Bangladesh. It introduced ABAL, Cohort, Multi-Grade, and SHIKHON learning models in Kishoreganj and Dhaka to help out-of-school children catch up quickly.
HTR Graduates Livelihood Training
A targeted livelihood-oriented vocational training program aimed at HTR graduates in Barishal District. It focused on practical skills development, self-employment, and long-term income-generating opportunities.
HTR Children Training
A short-term, high-impact initiative providing basic education, personal development, and essential life skills to children from vulnerable backgrounds, setting them on a path to a better future.