Meru Polytechnic conducted Management training to build institutional capacity.
By Joseph Orina The Meru National Polytechnic College organized a training for its managers to build capacity of its staff to make the Regional Flagship TVET Institute a regional flagship centre in Building Construction Technology. The training focused on the following areas: Job Satisfaction and Motivation, Handling of External and Internal Correspondence, Crisis Management, and […]
Dire Dawa Polytechnic College is strengthens linkages with industry through professional training
By Fenta Nurilign Tsegaye Dire Dawa Polytechnic College has strengthened its industrial linkage through continuous engagement and by providing professional training for technicians from industry. Tutors from the manufacturing department; Yohanis Teka and Yonas Toum are working on fabricating machine spare parts (Fly Figure) for Food Complex Share Company which could not be found on […]
Hawassa Polytechnic college supports disabled females to access TVET Programs
By Biruk Kassahun According to WHO, there are an estimated 15 million persons with disabilities in Ethiopia, representing 17.6 per cent of the population. For many, the inaccessibility of built environments is a major obstacle to participating actively in society. In the country, promoting more inclusive societies and employment opportunities for people with disabilities requires […]
Arusha Technical College Grievances Redress Committee to address social grievances
By Makundi Senzota The Arusha Technical College Kikuletwa Campus through EASTRIP project under Environment and Social Safeguard Unit conducted a four-day workshop for 42 members of the Grievances Redress Committee (GRM) on the mechanism to redress social grievances when the project is implemented. The Environment and Social Safeguard Unit Team Leader Eng. Yusuph Bahayuri said […]
NIT signs MoUs for with regional institutions to develop high quality TVET programmes
By Prosper Makene The National Institute of Transport (NIT) has established 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with several stakeholders to ensure the development of high quality and market relevant training programmes are well implemented. Speaking in an exclusive interview, the Institute’s Rector Eng. Prof Zacharia Mganilwa said: “Just in one year from August 2020 and […]
Industry-TVET partnerships enhance practical skills of trainers
By Laura Miranyi Tertiary institutions of learning are increasingly incorporating new and improved training methodologies. Industry-TVET partnerships have provided instrumental platforms for staff exchange programs. This key concept is an inevitable practice in narrowing skills gap and is gaining momentum over other existing array of training methodologies. TKNP has in the recent past valued and […]
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic fosters women participation in vocational studies through WITED Network
By Rita Mwabonje Women in Technical Education and Development (WITED) is an initiative seeking to foster participation of women in Science and Technology. WITED, a project conceptualised by the Commonwealth Association of Polytechnics in Africa (CAPA), sought to address the exceedingly low participation of women in science and technical education in its member institutions. Kenya […]
Women in Engineering: Neema Nkya, a former mechanical engineering student at NIT excels in her profession
It’s no secret: Engineering is not just a man’s World; Neema Nkya is an inspirational mechanical engineer who graduated at National Institute of Transport (NIT) in 2016 and is currently working with Gas Entec Co Ltd, the firm that implementing the construction of MV Mwanza project. Neema is proudly part of the movement to raise […]
DIT Mwanza introduces new programs in leather and food processing technology
By Juma Magambo In the financial year 2020/2021 financial year DIT Mwanza Campus, the centre of excellence in Leather Processing and Allied Technologies (CELPAT), reviewed one diploma programme in Leather and Leather Products Technology and developed and introduce two new diploma programmes in Leather Processing Technology and Food Processing Technology. Market demand surveys were conducted […]
Hawassa Polytechnic College accredited to Provide Short-term training programs
By Biruk Kassahun Sidama Regional State TVET, Science and Technology Bureau has accredited Hawassa Polytechnic College to provide short-term training in ten priority areas in textile and garment sector. The Bureau assigns experts and reviewed all necessary documents and procedures in placed during the development of demand-driven programs by the college. Initially, the college established […]