KHIBT develops short-term professional courses in partnership with industry
By Beatrice Njenga KIHBT has the following short courses curricula under development in collaboration with the industry. Road Safety Course The course seeks to offer better training and capacity building to TVET graduates who may specialize as Road Safety Officers, Vehicle Inspection Personnel, Traffic Police, County Traffic Marshalls, Emergency Healthcare Workers, Occupational health and Safety […]
IATA short courses to produce more competent aviation experts
By Prosper Makene The National Institute of Transport (NIT)’s new International Air Transport Association (IATA) short courses are expected to attract more aviation personnel, particularly young inspired aviators who will add up the number of competent aviation professionals in the country and region. “NIT is currently an IATA Authorized Training Center (ATC) registered to offer […]
Arusha Technical College in partnership with Industry to train professional artisans and technicians
By Peter Kaaya The Arusha Technical College, in 2016 entered into a partnership with the Association for Citizen Contractors Tanzania (ACCT) to improve skills to Artisan and Technician especially those working in different contractor companies. This partnership resulted into the establishment of the Association Citizen Contractor Tanzania (ACCT) Training centre, is the center with the […]
NIT adapts e-learning platform to facilitate training programmes
The National Institute of Transport (NIT) has adapted an e-learning platform to facilitate some of the training programs offered at the Institute, the Institute’s official Ms. Leticia Edward has recently disclosed. “The Management Information Systems and the Department of Computing and Communication Technology, both at NIT, are closely working together to improve the existing e-learning […]
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 […]