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 […]
KenGen, UNIDO launch capacity building programme for geothermal power utilization in Africa
By Anne Sunkuyia KenGen Geothermal Training Centre has continued to increase its enrolment of regional students in various short-term programmes intended to meet skill needs of priority sector of power and energy. This month, representatives from various countries in Africa met for the inauguration ceremony for development and implementation of capacity building programme for geothermal […]
Meru National Polytechnic and Arusha Technology College foster collaboration in Multimedia and Cyber Security Programmes
By Joseph Orina The Meru National Polytechnic in Kenya and Arusha Technology College in Tanzania have combined resource and expertise to develop two Ordinary Diploma Programmes aimed at enhancing technical skills and fostering integration between the two countries. The programs in Multimedia and Animation Technology and Cyber Security are a result of a joint initiative […]
IUCEA conducts capacity building for ILOs and Communication Officers
By Godwin Bonge Muhwezi The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), through the East African Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration project, held a capacity building program for Industrial Liaison Officers and Communication Officers from Regional Flagship TVET Institutes (RFTIs). The training sessions were designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to […]
Meru National Polytechnic accredited to offer its own TVET Qualifications
By Joseph Orina The Meru National Polytechnic in Kenya became the first Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution in the country to develop, offer, examine, and certify its own courses. The institution has been accredited by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) to develop courses and offer examinations and has become a Qualification […]
Technical and Vocational Education experts in East Africa commend EASTRIP for supporting regional integration
By Godwin Bonge Muhwezi Technical and vocational education experts from Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania have commended the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) for supporting regional integration. Speaking at the opening session of the EASTRIP Technical Advisory Meeting which took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Chief Guest, State Minister for […]
KenGen Geothermal Training Centre in staff exchange with Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre in Zambia
By Anne Sunkuyia Regional integration is a key tenet of the EASTRIP project. The project facilitates regional integration by providing a regional platform to promote the exchange of policies and practices, students and faculty mobility, and harmonization of occupational standards and qualifications. One of the ways which regional integration is achieved is through teaching staff […]