Students at Kisumu National Polytechnic showcase innovative designs in skills competition
By Laura Miranyi Africa’s quest for accelerated growth and sustainable development can only be achieved through a radical economic transformation. Technical and Vocational Training institutions have majorly played a key role in promoting economic growth and narrowing existing technical skills gap. The Kisumu National Polytechnic in Kanya (the Regional Flagship TVET Institute for Textile Technology […]
IUCEA in partnership with Guangzhou Technician College hold a webinar on industry demand analysis for TVET
By Godwin Bonge Muhwezi Conducting industry demand analysis is important for Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutes to develop curricula that respond to industry needs. It is against this background that the Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA), the EASTRIP Regional Facilitation Unit, in partnership with Guangzhou Technician College (GTC), organized a webinar […]
Dire Dawa Polytechnic College provides practical training in electro mechanical technology, and metal engineering technology
By Fenta Nurilign Tsegaye With support from the East African Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP_, Dire Dawa Polytechnic College, has continued to enroll student in EASTRIP priority programs with 70% of enrolled students currently engaged in practical training at workshops. The photos below show students’ practical training in different workshops. Photo 3 […]
Ministry of Education in Tanzania satisfied with performance of EASTRIP at Arusha Technical College
By Jane Lissa The Tanzania’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is satisfied with progress of the EASTRIP project in achieving the required targets at Arusha Technical College. Speaking to the ATC EASTRIP – Project Implementation Unit, the Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Prof. James Mdoe said that the […]
The Kisumu National Polytechnic collaborates with textile industry to develop demand-driven curriculum
By Laura Miranyi Development of competency-based curriculum is predominantly informed by the Training Needs Assessment and Labor Market Information which identifies the knowledge skills gaps and the industry relevant employability skills. The Kisumu National Polytechnic embarked on a rigorous process to design and develop competency-based curriculum that aims to bridge the niche in building a […]
Dire Dawa College sets up Day Care Centre to encourage female participation in TVET courses
By Fenta Nurilign Tsegaye Gender mainstreaming is taken as a one of the core cross cutting issues at Dire Dawa Polytechnic Collage. Therefore, in an effort to encourage female participation in TVET courses for both students and staff, the college has set up a day care centre at its premises in Dire Dawa. The day […]
Arusha Technical College staff participate in industrial training in renewable energy
By Jane Lissa The Arusha Technical College under EASTRIP in collaboration with industry was able to attach 18 teaching staff for industrial training. The staff were attached in the industry for duration of one month each during which they were working as part of staff in a particular organization. The staff were attached in the […]
KIHBT sends staff for Practical skills development at Pan African Equipment Group
By Beatrice Njenga Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology is in the process of attaching two of its staff whose designation are Plant Operator III and Instructor to Pan African Equipment Group for a Trainer Technical Assessment Course. This is aimed at improving their competence in Plant and Equipment. The institute in collaboration with […]
NIT partnership with Air Tanzania to reduce the cost of training pilots abroad
By Prosper Makene The National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Tanzania has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) to bring efficiency in the aviation industry. Speaking to journalists shortly after renewing the MoU in NIT’s Mabibo campus, Dar es Salaam end of this week, ATCL Ladislaus Matindi said that […]
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic promotes e-Learning due to COVID-19 pandemic
By Rita Mwabonje As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to interfere with physical learning, Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP), has developed a Learning Management System (LMS) to enable trainers deliver content virtually. Under the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) outreach component to non-TVET institutes, KCNP organised and sponsored a training to […]