Students training

Hawassa University initiated a partnership with the partners early in 2020, aiming to enhance student employability and job readiness. Through this collaboration, the university offered a wide range of trainings, including Employability Skills and Job Readiness trainings, soft skills and different specialized courses. Over the five-year period from 2020 to 2024, approximately 8,805 graduating students successfully attended these programs and received certification, demonstrating the partnership's positive impact on student career preparation.

Trainings	2019/2020	2020/2021	2021/2022 ​	2022/2023	2023/2024	Total
#ESJR	250	1250	820	2132	2250	6702
Specialized Courses	16	11	45	318	513	903
Soft skills				500	700	1200
Total	266	1261	865	2950	3462	8805

The data showcases the number of participants in the ESJR training program over five years from 2020 to 2024. A clear upward trend is evident, with a significant surge in participation between 2022 and 2023. This growth indicates increasing interest and engagement in the ESJR program. Further analysis could delve into potential factors driving this increase, such as changes in program content, outreach efforts.

Special courses were another pivotal intervention designed to equip university graduates with the most in-demand market skills. The program was officially launched at Hawassa University in 2021/2022, and expanded significantly, both in terms of the number of trainees and its reach. Initially focused on the main campus of Hawassa University, the program was subsequently extended to four additional campuses, demonstrating its growing impact and popularity.

The number of special courses trainees steadily increased, reflecting the growing demand for the program and its effectiveness in preparing graduates for the job market. The program's collaboration with city-based programs further strengthened its impact and relevance to local job markets.