Kisumu National Polytechnic launches learning platform for TVET courses
By Laura Milanyi E-learning has become an increasingly popular new approach to teaching and learning in most institutions of higher learning in Kenya. ICT technologies provide distinct advantage to learning by revolutionizing every aspect of learning. Adoption and use of ICT in schools can promote collaborative, active and lifelong learning, increases students’ motivation, offer better […]
NIT on course to increase female enrolment in aviation programmes
By NGUSEKELA DAVID A recent study conducted by the Center of Excellence in Aviation and Transport Operations (CoEATO) has revealed a significant female students’ enrollment that has reached to 31%. Dr. Nuru Kitara said that enrollment records at NIT for the academic year 2020/2021 show that a total of 4503 students were enrolled in the […]
TVET experts meet to advance technical education in East Africa
By Godwin Bonge Muhwezi Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Experts met in Arusha, Tanzania for a two-day Technical Advisory Meeting meeting to discuss the implementation status of the East African Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) and challenges facing TVET institutions in the region. The meeting was convened by the EASTRIP Regional Facilitation Unit […]
IUCEA conducts induction for regional working group on TVET harmonisation
Panelists discuss TVET harmonization at one of the sessions at the regional workshop on TVET Harmonization The Inter University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), the EASTRIP Regional Facilitation Unit (RFU), organized an induction workshop for the Regional Technical Working Group on Harmonization of Qualifications Framework, Occupational Standards and Curriculum. The Induction workshop was held on […]
IUCEA trains communication Officers in digital marketing
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), the EASTRIP Regional Facilitation Unit (RFU), carried out a training on digital marketing for communication officers of Regional Flagship TVET Institutes (RFTIs). The National Project Coordination Units (NCPUs) and RFTIs are currently implementing project components that require publicity and continuous communication. Digital marketing was identified as one of […]
China-EASTRIP Scholarship Winners speak out
The IUCEA, the EASTRIP Regional Facilitation, together with the World Bank, signed a cooperation agreement with the the People’s Republic of China to offer scholarships to lecturers from Regional Flagship TVET Institutes (RFTIs) to upgrade their qualification to support advancement of TVET in East Africa. The China-EASTRIP TVET scholarship commenced in the 2020/2021 academic year […]
Terms of Reference (ToR) for developing a Regional Harmonized TVET Qualification Framework and a Regional Harmonized Occupational Standards in at least TEN (10) Priority Areas of EASTRIP
KDI shares experience on knowledge management
The Korean Development Institute (KDI), on 28th September, through its Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP), held a webinar on Korea TVET experience with emphasis on online delivery of TVET courses. The virtual meeting was held to share experiences with EASTRIP Regional Flagship TVET Institutes (RFTIs) and RFU about best practices in online delivery or TVET courses. […]
IUCEA appoints members of the Regional Technical Working Group on TVET Harmonisation
The Inter University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), the EASTRIP Regional Facilitation Unit (RFU), has appointed members of the Regional Technical Working Group on Harmonisation of TVET curriculum, occupation standards and qualifications framework. This follows a recommendation from TVET experts during the regional meeting on Harmonisation of TVET curriculum, occupational standards and qualification frameworks held […]
Twenty young lecturers benefit from China-EASTRIP TVET Scholarship Programme
Kampala, 17th August 2020 – Twenty young lecturers from Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania Regional Flagship TVET Institutes (RFTIs) supported by the World Bank East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) have been awarded scholarships to upgrade their qualification in Science and Technology to support advancement of Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) […]