Machogu Unveils Plans for Additional 2000 TVET Trainers
Machogu Unveils Plans for Additional 2000 TVET Trainers. The government reiterated its commitment to provide practical training to teachers in vocational education and training (TVET) institutions across the country.
In partnership with the private sector and the governments of Germany and Finland, the country introduced dual TVET. This initiative aims to connect schools with industry, equipping students with the practical skills they need to succeed in today’s job market.
At a three-day nationally televised conference in Nairobi, Education Secretary Ezekiel Mochgu highlighted the importance of TVET for the future of Kenya’s labor market. He said the ministry is committed to partnering with institutions, the private sector and the donor community to conduct practical training.
It was announced that an additional 2,000 trainees would be provided to institutions with improved working conditions to improve morale. The situation for smokers is expected to improve significantly in the near future.
“We will equip the institution with an additional 2,000 trainees with better working conditions that are needed to improve morale; the situation will improve in the coming days,” he said.
Apart from this, the Ministry of Education has also appointed a special officer for each Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution. These individuals develop strong links between institutions and industry to ensure that students acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to their field of study.
Alexander Fierli, Germany’s deputy ambassador to Kenya, said a million young people enter the Kenyan workforce every year, often without the practical experience needed to adapt to changing working conditions.
Fierly said the primary responsibility of providing the necessary skills lies in the education sector, especially TVET, to tackle youth unemployment and ensure socio-economic stability in the country. He expressed the importance of joint efforts to develop TVET in partnership to develop a competitive and employable workforce, saying that this work is not only a responsibility but also an important interest for companies and the country.
Machogu Unveils Plans for Additional 2000 TVET Trainers