Liberian Student Pursues Cabin Crew Training in Tanzania with Dreams of Making Positive Impact in African Aviation Industry
The National Institute of Transport (NIT) has received a student from Republic of Liberia undertaking Cabin Crew Initial course. Speaking during an interview with Mr. George Bartuah as an international student at the Institute, he shared his plans after completing studies and other interesting stories about the training. Why have you chosen to study at […]
DIT Mwanza Campus Collaborates with Rwandan Company to Train Entrepreneurs in Leather Product Manufacturing
Thirty (30) entrepreneurs from Rwanda, consisting of 10 females and 20 males, have completed a short-term training in Leather Products Manufacturing at Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) Mwanza campus, thanks to the collaboration between the institute and Bazanomurimo Co. Ltd, a Rwandan leather processing company. The training was a result of the nascent […]
Students from Kenya Coast National Polytechnic excel at World Skills Kenya National Competition
Students from Kenya Coast National Polytechnic College (KCNPC) performed well at the recently concluded World Skills Kenya National Competition, winning a silver in cooking and restaurant service category. The Competition was held at Kenya School of TVET, Technical University of Kenya, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, and Boma International Hospitality College. It brought together 100 […]
Students from KIHBT shine at World Skills Kenya Competition
Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) participated in the World Skills Kenya National Competition 2023 held recently at the Kenya School of TVET. The competition was jointly organized by World Skills Kenya, the Ministry of Education TVET Authority, and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, among other partners. Wall and Floor […]
Holeta Polytechnic seeks to address the skills gap in Ethiopia with Labour Market Needs Assessment
Holeta Polytechnic College in Ethiopia conducted a Labour Market Needs Assessment study for the academic year 2023/24 to analyse the requirements of the labour market. The purpose of the labour market assessments was to identify the constraints that affect labour market outcomes. It provided insights into the labour market needs in Ethiopia and demonstrated that […]
Dire Dawa Polytechnic College Contributes to Regional Integration with Enrolment of 16 students from Puntland, Somalia
Dire Dawa Polytechnic College, a Regional Flagship TVET Institute, has taken initiative to increasing access to TVET programs and contribute to regional integration in East Africa by enrolling 16 regional students from Puntland Somalia. The students graduated in electrical installation though short-term training. The college aims to offer short-term training in various areas such as […]
EASTRIP-Supported TVET Institutes win big at WorldSkills Kenya National Competition
TVET institutes in Kenya supported by the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) emerged the biggest winners at the recently concluded WorldSkills Kenya National Competition, demonstrating the project’s commitment to foster excellence in technical and vocational in East Africa. Meru National Polytechnic, Kisumu National Polytechnic, Kenya Institute of Highways and Building […]
New Daycare Centre at Meru National Polytechnic offers a safe environment for children and mothers
In a heart-warming move that underscores their commitment to the well-being of students and staff, the Meru National Polytechnic has recently introduced a new addition to its campus – a Baby Care Centre. This initiative is a testament to the institution’s dedication not only to academic excellence but also to supporting the holistic needs of […]
General Wingate Polytechnic College Conducts Feasibility Study to Identify Profitable Business Ventures
In a bid to bolster its internal capacity to general sustainable income, General Wingate Polytechnic College (GWPTC) in Ethiopia with support from EASTRIP, commissioned Fortune Management Consultancy and Training Service PLC to identify feasible income-generating activities for the College. The assessment prioritized selected business ideas based on the feasibility study including furniture making, urban agriculture, […]
IUCEA Monitoring and Evaluation Portal to improve data management among Technical and Vocational Institutes in East Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 8th August 2023 – The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) has launched an online Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) portal for collecting, analysing, and sharing real time data among technical and vocational institutions in the region. The portal will also be used by various stakeholders including policy and decision makers, and development […]