Updated
Updated · Liberian Daily Observer · Jul 3
Liberia Water Corporation Launches Youth Jobs Program for University and TVET Students
Updated
Updated · Liberian Daily Observer · Jul 3

Liberia Water Corporation Launches Youth Jobs Program for University and TVET Students

2 articles · Updated · Liberian Daily Observer · Jul 3

Summary

  • Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation said its new short-term employment program will place university students, graduates and TVET trainees across departments to give them direct workplace experience.
  • LWSC said the scheme is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional practice, helping participants build job-ready skills and improve their competitiveness for long-term employment.
  • The launch targets a major barrier in Liberia's labor market, where many young graduates struggle to find work because employers demand prior experience despite academic qualifications.
  • LWSC framed the initiative as part of a broader human-capital strategy, extending its role beyond water and sanitation services to support youth empowerment and national economic development.

Insights

With 87% of Liberians in informal work, can corporate internships solve the nation's massive youth employment crisis?
Does this state-led program risk creating a small elite, leaving the majority of unemployed youth behind?