Metro Namibia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Northern Vocational Training Centre (VTC) aimed at strengthening skills development and expanding employment pathways for young Namibians entering the retail sector.
The agreement, signed in the presence of representatives from the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) and officials from the Northern Hub VTC facility, marks the retailer’s first formal partnership with a training institution.
Metro Namibia’s Managing Director Manager Mr Bryan Davis and Mr Tobias Nambala – GM TVET Regulations NTA attended the signing ceremony alongside senior stakeholder from the Namibian Training Authority(NTA) and Northern Hub VTC facility.
The partnership is expected to support the development of a structured talent pipeline for the wholesale and retail industry, linking vocational education directly with workplace experience.
The Northern Hub VTC is currently the only training institution in Namibia offering wholesale and retail studies as part of its formal curriculum, positioning the collaboration as a targeted intervention to address skills shortages within the sector.
Under the agreement, students enrolled in the wholesale and retail programme will be guaranteed job attachment placements at Metro Namibia stores, providing practical, hands-on experience in a live retail environment. Students who successfully complete their workplace attachment and academic qualifications will be eligible to apply for available positions within the company.
Metro Namibia Managing Director Bryan Davis said the partnership reflects the company’s broader commitment to workforce development and industry sustainability.
“This partnership is an important step in developing future-ready retail professionals. By working closely with the Northern VTC, we are investing in skills development, practical training and long-term career opportunities for Namibian youth,” Davis said.
He added that the initiative supports both business growth and national economic objectives by improving employability among young people entering the labour market.
The retailer said collaborations between industry and training institutions are critical in bridging the gap between education and employment, while supporting the long-term growth and competitiveness of Namibia’s wholesale and retail sector.
