EASTRIP support to DIT Mwanza to boost processing of Hides and Skins in Tanzania
The Parliamentary Committee on Education, Culture, and Sports anticipate that the Centre of Excellence in Leather Products Processing and Allied Industries, currently being established at Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) Mwanza Campus will, upon its completion, promote processing and value addition to hides and skins in Tanzania. The project is funded by the […]
KIHBT conducts Awareness Campaigns to increase female enrolment in TVET programmes
KIHBT has been participating in career fairs through its outreach programme to increase create awareness of the long term TVET programmes offered by the Institute. The campaigns are often aimed at increasing female enrolment in technical courses with particular focus on Highways Technology. Besides the targeted female enrolment campaign, the outreach team has been conducting […]
Africa-China Collaboration on TVET Promotes Standards through Mutually Accredited Joint Programs
By Dr. Xiaoyan Liang and Dr. Cosam Joseph A common challenge faced by TVET institutions is their ability to adapt curriculum and program standards to align with the evolving needs of industries and markets for skills. African TVET institutes often grapple with outdated curriculum standards and scarcity of resources to acquire modern training facilities that […]
East African Countries Validate and Adopt Regional Framework for Occupational Competency Assessment and Certification and Regional Policy Framework for TVET Integration
Kampala, Uganda, 31st October 2023 – Countries in East Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania, have validated and adopted the Regional Framework for Occupational Competency Assessment and Certification (RFOCAC) and the Regional Policy Framework for TVET Integration (RPFTI) at a workshop held recently in Mombasa, Kenya. The RFOCAC and RPFTI are two key documents that […]
Liberian Student Pursues Cabin Crew Training in Tanzania with Dreams of Making Positive Impact in African Aviation Industry
The National Institute of Transport (NIT) has received a student from Republic of Liberia undertaking Cabin Crew Initial course. Speaking during an interview with Mr. George Bartuah as an international student at the Institute, he shared his plans after completing studies and other interesting stories about the training. Why have you chosen to study at […]
DIT Mwanza Campus Collaborates with Rwandan Company to Train Entrepreneurs in Leather Product Manufacturing
Thirty (30) entrepreneurs from Rwanda, consisting of 10 females and 20 males, have completed a short-term training in Leather Products Manufacturing at Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) Mwanza campus, thanks to the collaboration between the institute and Bazanomurimo Co. Ltd, a Rwandan leather processing company. The training was a result of the nascent […]
Students from Kenya Coast National Polytechnic excel at World Skills Kenya National Competition
Students from Kenya Coast National Polytechnic College (KCNPC) performed well at the recently concluded World Skills Kenya National Competition, winning a silver in cooking and restaurant service category. The Competition was held at Kenya School of TVET, Technical University of Kenya, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, and Boma International Hospitality College. It brought together 100 […]
Students from KIHBT shine at World Skills Kenya Competition
Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) participated in the World Skills Kenya National Competition 2023 held recently at the Kenya School of TVET. The competition was jointly organized by World Skills Kenya, the Ministry of Education TVET Authority, and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, among other partners. Wall and Floor […]
Holeta Polytechnic seeks to address the skills gap in Ethiopia with Labour Market Needs Assessment
Holeta Polytechnic College in Ethiopia conducted a Labour Market Needs Assessment study for the academic year 2023/24 to analyse the requirements of the labour market. The purpose of the labour market assessments was to identify the constraints that affect labour market outcomes. It provided insights into the labour market needs in Ethiopia and demonstrated that […]
Construction of Maritime Centre on tack with Significant Milestones Achieved
Construction of the Maritime Centre superstructure is progressing well, with column, beam, and slab concreting at the ground floor level 15% complete, steel fixing 45% complete, and formwork fixing 45% complete. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezikiel Machogu and Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Salim Mvurya recently toured the construction site of the […]