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 […]
Ethiopia trains procurement officers on construction and contract management
Kalkidan Tadesse The Ethiopia team conducted a two-weeks intensive training for the procurement specialist and project coordinator- on Construction and Contract Management- as they get ready for the commencement of the construction assignments.
Hawassa Polytechnic College Begins Construction of USD11.8 million Regional Flagship TVET Institute in Textile Technology
By Biruk Kassahun Hawassa Polytechnic College in Ethiopia has begun the construction of USD11.8 million Regional Flagship TVET Institute in Garment and Textile Technology following the official launch of the project. The Hawassa City Administration granted six hectares of land to the college for the construction of the Regional Flagship TVET Institute. The construction project […]
Dire Dawa Polytechnic College in Ethiopia begins construction of the first phase of Regional Flagship TVET Institute in Railway Transport
By Mesay Tilahun Dire Dawa Polytechnic College in Ethiopia has begun the first phase of constructing training facilities including dormitories, library, training workshops and students’ cafeteria. One of the key objectives of EASTRIP is to improve the quality of TVET programmes by improving training facilities and equipment for delivery of TVET programmes. It is against […]
Holeta Polytechnic College in Ethiopia holds a ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of Regional Flagship TVET institute in Agro processing
By Dawit Tadesse Holeta Polytechnic College held a ground-breaking ceremony to begin the construction of the Regional Flagship TVET institute in Agro processing. This follows the signing of a contract agreement between the polytechnic and Bridge Construction Plc in Joint Venture with UNIMPRESA S.P.A. Under the terms of contract, Bridge Construction Plc togther with […]
World Bank Team Visit Arusha Technical College to assess implementation of the EASTRIP Project
By Makundi Senzota Delegates from the World Bank visited Arusha Technical College to assess and get feedback on the progress of the East African Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) activities for the financial year 2021/2022. The Arusha Technical College EASTRIP Assistant Project Coordinator Mr. Ramadhani Issa presented to the officials the project […]
Former Arusha Technical College Student excels in Energy Sector
By Makundi Senzota Arusha Technical College (ATC) students for many years have been in a good position for employment in formal and non-formal sectors after graduating, findings have revealed. Tracer study findings on the employment outcomes of ATC graduates for 2022 show that About 170 graduates were employed at the time of the interview, majority […]
A Few Sparks Can Light a Prairie Fire: EASTRP Contributes to Regional Integration and Excellence in TVET
By Xiaoyan Liang, Kaboko Nkahiga, Kirill Vasiliev, Annet Kiura, Biruk Gabreyohannes, and Innocent Mulindwa Countries in East Africa, led by Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania, have taken a big step towards regional cooperation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). On 24th, May, 2022, education leaders from the three countries signed a communique in Addis […]