Africa’s fast-growing population includes nearly 500 million people under 15, many of whom seek decent jobs requiring education and skills. Despite making up most of the agricultural workforce, women face greater barriers in accessing education. Agriculture remains the most vital sector in many African countries, contributing 25% of GDP and employing two-thirds of the labour force in Sub-Saharan Africa. The German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), in collaboration with national agricultural technical and vocational education and training (ATVET) systems, are preparing youth for agricultural careers. Private Sector (PS) involvement in training remains limited. This study examines the benefits and challenges of integrating PS enterprises into ATVET in Rwanda and Uganda. Using an action-oriented research approach, the study identified key stakeholders, engaged Technical Working Groups (TWGs), conducted interviews and focus groups, and facilitated stakeholder dialogue workshops. Results highlighted mutual interest in cooperation but identified weak formalisation and communication as barriers. Internships posed financial and logistical challenges for PS companies, though some viewed them as a source of cheap labour. Gender-specific barriers to women’s participation, including cultural norms and harassment, were identified. Workshops enabled participants to build trust and shared visions for cooperation. Recommendations include establishing liaison offices, formalising agreements, maintaining alumni and PS databases, and fostering regular stakeholder dialogue. National-level actors should support these initiatives, offer incentives, and promote gender-transformative change and ATVET visibility.