Regional Flagship TVET Institutes enhance regional Integration through student and staff exchange Programmes
By Julius Kasuva Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutes in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania have demonstrated that regional integration can be achieved through purposeful and intentional student and staff exchange programmes. The exchange programmes were part of implementing the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) with funding from the […]
NIT gets two new Cessna Skyhawk Aircrafts for aviation training
By Prosper Makene Two new Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft manufactured by US-based Textron Aviation, Kansas for Tanzania’s National Institute of Transport (NIT) have arrived in Tanzania to be used by aviation students at the Institute’s School of Aviation and Technology. “The procured aircraft that will be used mainly by the aviation students have arrived in […]
NIT develops collaborations with the US Department of Transportation in research and technology transfer
By Prosper Makene National Institute of Transport (NIT) is in talks with the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) of the United State of America to set major collaborations in research, and technology transfer. The FHAWA’s cooperation with NIT would help the Institutes’ Regional Center for Excellence in Road safety (RCoE) to become an […]
From an Automobile Engineer to a successful Sales Engineer: NIT graduate Razack shares his career experience
By Prosper Makene National Institute of Transport (NIT) prides itself on supporting their students to become work-ready graduates by helping them to gain vital experience and acquire and develop the skills they need for their success as they go on to enjoy their chosen careers. With this reason, NIT former student Razack Kasanga is one […]
Government inaugurates high-tech teaching equipment for aviation engineering training at NIT
By Prosper Makene Tanzania’s Ministry of Education Science and Technology, Deputy Permanent Secretary Prof Caroline Nombo has inaugurated modern equipment which will be used for training of aircraft maintenance engineering personnel at the National Institute of Transport (NIT). The modern equipment that were inaugurated at NIT’s School of Aviation includes the Virtual Maintenance Trainer, Turbo […]
NIT urges companies to provide training opportunities for graduates
By Prosper Makene The National Institute of Transport (NIT) has urged companies and various organizations in the country to provide volunteering opportunities to local graduates as one of the moves to give them more expertise’ and experience in their areas of studies. Speaking on behalf of NIT Deputy Rector (Academics, Research and Consultancy) during the […]
Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia exchange academic staff to promote regional integration in TVET.
By Prosper Makene The National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Tanzania, Kenya Aeronautical College, Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) as well as Ethiopia’s Dire Dawa Polytechnic College have started exchanging academic staff to promote regional cooperation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Two of NIT academic staff members have gone for staff exchanges […]
NIT graduate shares the secret behind his success in transport and logistics Manager
National Institute of Transport (NIT) former student AJUAYE MSESE has had a successful career in transport and logistics. Msese who is now working with Simba Supply Chain Solution (SSCS) as a General Manager, spoke to our Staff Writer PROSPER MAKENE in a Question and Answer. (Q&A) interview. Below are the excerpts. Q: What did you […]
Staff from Kenya Coast National Polytechnic on EASTRIP staff exchange programme at National Institute of Transport in Tanzania commend the host institute.
By Zakeyo Lusohoka A team of Trainers from Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) has completed industrial attachment at the National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Tanzania as part of the staff exchange programme under the East African Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) Project. NIT host the Regional Flagship TVET Institute in Aviation […]
NIT, Simba Supply Chain Solution sign agreement on industrial training
By Prosper Makene Simba Supply Chain Solution (SSCS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Institute of Transport (NIT) to help train its personnel whole also allowing students and lecturers from the institute to do attachment at its industrial premises. SSCS which is a leading transport and logistics company based in Dar es […]