World Bank Team undertakes supervision support mission to Ethiopia
By Kalkidan Tadesse and Mesay Tilahun The World Bank Group Team conducted supervision support mission in Ethiopia to assess the implementation of the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP). The World Bank Group Co-Regional Task Team Leaders for EASTRIP, Dr. Xiaoyan Liang and Dr. Innocent Mulindwa undertook the mission, from 19th […]
Ethiopia drafts the national TVET Financing strategy
By Kalkidan Tadesse The Easy African Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) National Project Coordination Unit (NPCU) in Ethiopia has commenced the process of drafting the National TVET Financing Strategy. With the formation of the new ministry, Ministry of Labour and Skills, the establishment and thereon implementation of the TVET financing strategy will be an […]
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 […]
Kenya Coast Polytechnic Team seeks partnership with Seychelles Maritime sector
By Rita Mwabonje A team from Kenya Coast National Polytechnic together with the Ministry of Education visited Seychelles for a benchmarking mission to seek strategic partnerships with identified training institutions offering maritime related programmes. The team was comprised of the TVET HR Director representing the Principal Secretary, Mr. Elkana Mosiori, EASTRIP National Coordinator Nelson Gitau, […]
Dire Dawa Polytechnic College signs MoU with Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company and Dire Dawa University.
By Mesay Tilahun Photo: Dire Dawa Polytechnic College Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony with Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company and Dire Dawa University Dire Dawa polytechnic College has undertaken steps to strengthen its capacity to offer high quality TVET programmes in Railway Technology by signing a tripartite partnership with Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway […]
Arusha technical college conducts Annual Industry Advisory Board Meeting
By Makundi Senzota Arusha Technical College has conducted the Annual Industrial Advisory Board Meeting (IAB) to obtain inputs from Industries and partners on the implementation of EASTRIP Project. The meeting was attended by Advisory Board Members together with the Project Implementation Team (PIU) with the main agenda of receiving progress report on the implementation of […]
NIT urges companies to provide training opportunities for graduates
By Prosper Makene The National Institute of Transport (NIT) has urged companies and various organizations in the country to provide volunteering opportunities to local graduates as one of the moves to give them more expertise’ and experience in their areas of studies. Speaking on behalf of NIT Deputy Rector (Academics, Research and Consultancy) during the […]
KIHBT to offer 40 scholarships for female students to increase enrolment in Science and Engineering Programmes
By Beatrice Njenga The Board of Management of Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) has approved 40 scholarship for female students to increase their enrolment in science and engineering programmes. This seeks countrywide representation of female students who are qualifying and needy. The scholarships program will focus on the Regional Flagship TVET Institute […]