Abstract: This study examines the effectiveness of vocational training in aiding the reintegration of former delinquents in Kigali City, Rwanda, a critical factor in promoting social and economic stability for rehabilitated individuals. Rwandan rehabilitation centers integrate psychotherapy, values education, and vocational skills to support this transition. The research focuses on three objectives: identifying skills acquired, evaluating employment outcomes, and assessing income changes among former delinquents post-rehabilitation. Using a descriptive research design and mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 364 individuals via questionnaires and interviews, analyzed with SPSS version 22. Results reveal that 57% of participants trained in masonry, with 72% completing a six-month program. Motivations for training included personal interest (45%) and job opportunities (44%). Post-training, 69.5% were employed by others, while 20% remained unemployed due to further training (33%) or insufficient capital (16%). Income gains were notable, with 31% earning above 100,000 Rwandan francs monthly. Additionally, 77% credited vocational skills with securing housing, though only 41% saw benefits for supporting family education.
This research highlights vocational training’s role in enhancing employment and income, recommending partnerships with industries, curriculum updates, community awareness initiatives, and ongoing support for graduates in employment, housing, and healthcare.
Keywords: Vocational training programs, rehabilitation, reintegration, employment, income.
Title: Effect of Vocational Training Programs on the Reintegration of Former Delinquents in Rwanda. A Case of Kigali City Graduates
Author: Shema Gatoni Innocent, Dr. Andala O. Hesbon
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 13, Issue 1, January 2025 - March 2025
Page No: 51-59
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Published Date: 14-January-2025
