Holeta Polytechnic College’s Graduate Tracer Study Reveals Promising Employment Rate for Graduates
Holeta Polytechnic College (HPC) held a validation workshop for its Graduate Tracer Study on June 19, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study revealed an improvement in graduate employment rate of 67. 29 %, six months after graduation. The study, conducted among graduates of the Polytechnic College in the academic year 2021/2022 provided valuable insights […]
20 Lecturers from Technical and Vocational institutes selected for EASTRIP China TVET scholarship for postgraduate studies in China
Kampala, Uganda, 2nd August 2023 – The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) in partnership with the People’s Republic of China and the World Bank, have awarded twenty (20) scholarships to lecturers and tutors from Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutes (TVET) for post graduate studies at top Universities in China. The scholarships were […]
EASTRIP Team Conducts Monitoring Mission to Support Project Implementation in Kenya
By Godwin Bonge Muhwezi In an effort to ensure successful implementation of the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) and the World Bank teams conducted a monitoring and support mission in Kenya. IUCEA is the Regional Facilitation Unit (RFU) of EASTRIP, with with a […]
Ethiopia’s Young Talents Shaping the Future of Automotive and Manufacturing in the Country
By Amanuel Endris, In automotive and manufacturing sector, where grit and innovation combine to great effect, three young Ethiopians have made their mark at the national stage. Abraham Getachew, Hailegabriel Chernat, and Nuredin Jemal, all trainees at Kombolcha Polytechnic College in Ethiopia, emerged winners in the automotive and manufacturing categories at the recently concluded National […]
NIT Cleared to Construct State-of-the-Art Training Facilities at Kilimanjaro International Airport to Empower Future Aviation Leaders
By Ngusekela David, The National Institute of Transport (NIT) completed an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and recently received building permit certificate from National Environment Management Council (NEMC) for construction of three (3) buildings for pilot training at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) in Tanzania. The buildings include Aircraft Maintenance Hangar, Students’ Hostel and Staff Residences. […]
General Wingate Polytechnic College Boosts Training Facilities with High-Tech Electrical Laboratory Equipment
By Jemal Hansen General Wingate Polytechnic College (GWPTC) in Ethiopia is establishing a Regional Flagship TVET Institute Electrical and Digital Applications. Through the support of the East African Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), GWPTC has acquired cutting-edge Electrical Laboratory Workstation Equipment for its Centre Electrical and Digital Applications (CEDA). Some of the […]
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Labour and Skills Launches 3rd Round National Skills Competition
By Kalkidan T. Deribe In an effort to foster talent development and promote skills excellence in Ethiopia, the Ministry of Labour and Skills launched the 3rd National Skills Competition on 22nd May in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The competition was graced by the Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed and several high-level ministers. The National Skills […]
Pursuing excellence: Bethel Abera’s journey to stardom at Ethiopia’s National Skills Competition
By Biruk Kassahun In the vibrant textiles and chemical processing sector, where innovation meets creativity, a young talent has emerged to shine on the national stage. Bethel Abera, a 20-year-old student at Hawassa Polytechnic College, has taken the industry by storm with her exceptional skills and passion. Recently, she showcased her exceptional talent by winning […]
IUCEA and World Bank Team Visit China to Strengthen Collaboration for TVET Capacity Building
By Godwin Bonge Muhwezi A delegation from the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) and the World Bank recently visited China to strengthen collaboration between countries in East Africa and China to enhance the quality and relevance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs in the region. The delegation included Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona, […]
East Africa breaks barriers to harmonize TVET Qualifications assessment and certification
By Godwin Bonge Muhwezi In a significant step towards enhancing free movement of students and skilled labour within the East Africa region, countries in the region including Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania have begun to develop a Regional Framework for Occupational Competency Assessment and Certification. The framework being developed by the Regional Technical Committee on harmonization […]