The UNRWA Technical and Vocational Education and Training Programme (TVET) aims to empower Palestine refugee youth by providing the skills and knowledge that they need to become independent adults.

The UNRWA vision for TVET is to have a pioneering and responsive system that is relevant, efficient, effective, as well as being accessible, inclusive, and sustainable. The UNRWA TVET system must empower Palestine refugees to achieve their maximum potential, but also support the regional market and contribute to the overall development of the Palestine refugee society.

Palestine refugee students can choose from three types of courses offered by UNRWA TVET:

1- Trade courses (vocational) of a one-year (skilled labourer level), and two-year duration (craftsman level). These are offered at post-preparatory school level for those who have successfully completed at least years 9 or 10 of schooling (depending on the system of the Host countries).

2- Semi-professional courses of a two-year duration (technician level) are offered at the post-secondary school level for those who have successfully completed year 12 of schooling.

3. Short-term courses: In addition to regular courses, short-term courses are available. These aim to prepare young Palestine refugees for employment in sectors where there is a high demand in the labor market.

A range of specializations at different levels, are covered, such as: mechanics, building construction, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical installations, auto electrical and electronics, communication systems, mobile maintenance, hair dressing and fashion design, graphic design, accounting, assistant pharmacist, nursing, medical records and physiotherapy.

UNRWA runs eight Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) in the UNRWA five Fields of operation, with approximately 7,600 trainees each year.