Arusha Technical College Inaugurates Industry Advisory Board

Members of the the Industry Advisory Board (IAB) after inauguration. The inauguration of the Industry Advisory Board (IAB) took place at Arusha Technical College Main Campus and was followed by touring Kikuletwa Renewable Energy Training and Research Centre (KRETRC). The IAB was established to strengthen linkage between industry and the technical institute to create demand-driven […]

PIU staff at Arusha Technical College undertake project management training

The project management training for was conducted at Mzumbe University, Dar es Salaam Campus for staff in Project Implementation Unit. The aim of the training was to give the PIU staff overall understanding of the EASTRIP project while equipping them with skills in project management. The Training covered monitoring and evaluation, evaluation methods in line […]

Kikuletwa Renewable Energy Training and Research Centre holds Consultative Stakeholders Workshop

The Industry Advisory Board after the Consultative meeting The Kikuletwa Renewable Energy Training and Research Centre (KRETRC) held a consultative workshop aimed at outlining responsibilities for members of the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB). The workshop aimed at: Raising awareness among stakeholders about EASTRIP and KRETRC; Discussing academia-industry collaborations; Discussing ways for TVET institutions to fulfil […]

Hawassa Polytechnic conduct industry training for its staff

Quality control on Polo Shirts in production at Hirdaramani Garments Cooperative training system refers to delivery of technical and vocational education and training that combines industry and college training. Hawassa Polytechnic College has linked a total of 53 level two trainees for cooperative training and of those 43 are women. The trainees are from Intermediate […]

Dire Dawa Polytechnic College completes evaluation of architectural designs for the construction of training facilities

Dire Dawa Polytechnic College has contracted Biybone Consultants PLC to develop detailed engineering design, conduct supervision, and contract administration for the construction of training facilities. This follows the conclusion of the evaluation exercise where Biybone Consultants PLC emerged as the best evaluated bidder. The training facilities’ building design mainly include: Smart class rooms, Workshops, Library […]

NIT to receive two Air Crafts for aviation Training

The Cessna Skyhawk 172 will boost training at NIT  The National Institute of Transport (NIT)  is expecting to receive two single-engine aircrafts, Cessna Skyhawk 172 as part of the support from World Bank’s East Africa for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) which aims at sustaining Centre of Excellence in Aviation and Transport Operations at […]

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 […]

Kenya Coast National Polytechnic hires consultant to conduct graduate tracer studies

Kenya Coast National Polytechnic has hired consultants to support us in equipment specification, Tracer Studies,TNA, Labour market survey and Strategic plan for the Polytechnic and sustainability plan for the project. We are in the process of hiring a design and supervision consultants. The team has developed MOUs with three institutions and one industry. These firms […]