East African Prioritize Greening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), the Regional Facilitation Unit for the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) held a workshop on integrating green skills into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs across East Africa. The workshop brought together principals, center leaders, and national project coordination unit leaders […]
KIHBT Showcases good practices in Equitable and Inclusive TVET in Africa
The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology’s (KIHBT) effort to increase access to TVET programs through affirmative action to increase enrolment of female students into technical courses, has received continent-wide recognition. The Africa Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) competitively selected KIHBT’s scholarship program as one of the good practices in promoting Equitable and Inclusive TVET […]
DIT Mwanza Campus Expands Capacity with EASTRIP Support
The Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) Mwanza Campus has increased its student enrolment capacity from 100 to over 3,000. With funding from the World Bank and Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), the polytechnic has constructed state-of-the art teaching facilitates […]
Federal TVET Institute Receives International Trainees Welding
The Federal Technical and Vocational Training Institute has received international welding trainees for the second round of the financial year. Mrs. Tsedale Tekelu, the Vice Director of the institute of technology and enterprise development, who attended the training, stated that the center has been preparing to provide a wide range of training in the fiscal […]
DIT Mwanza Recognized for Producing Skilled Graduates in Leather Technology and Laboratory Science.
The Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) Mwanza Campus has been commended for its role in producing job-ready graduates, particularly in leather product technology and laboratory science. During its 18th graduation ceremony, second cluster, held on December 13, 2024, the government emphasized the ongoing improvements in the education sector aimed at fostering employability, self-reliance, […]
Construction for the Tuition Block in Ngong Campus under EASTRIP takes off
The construction of the Tuition Block at Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) is progressing steadily, with an overall completion rate of 13%. The construction is funded by the World Bank and the government of Kenya through the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP). The project officially began on […]
DIT-Mwanza Emphasizes Holistic Student Development with a Gender Seminar for First-Year Students
The Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) – Mwanza Campus has taken a proactive step to support first-year students recognize the importance of personal development alongside academic growth. The institute organized a gender seminar addressed important topics such as reproductive health and preventive education aimed at helping students avoid early pregnancies and the stress […]
Holeta Polytechnic College Partners with Institute of Ethiopian Standards to Implement ISO Laboratory Management System
Holeta Polytechnic College has entered into an agreement with the Institute of Ethiopian Standards (IES) to implement the ISO 17025:2017 Laboratory Management System. This agreement aims to provide technical support for the college in establishing effective ISO 17025:2017 management systems. As part of this initiative, a training session was conducted from December 9th to 13th, […]
Holeta Polyetchnic College in Outreach to Other TVET Institutes in Ethiopia
Holeta Polytechnic College is undertaking an outreach initiative to support non-project national institutes in capacity building, focusing on Shashamane, Batu, Bako, Burayu, Sebeta, and Gelan Polytechnic Colleges. This effort aims to enhance project-based training and action research for over 40 trainees. The primary goal of this training is to bolster capacity building in non-project TVT […]
Kombolcha Polytechnic College Making Strides Towards Excellence
Kombolcha Polytechnic College has been making progress in its efforts to transform into a flagship institution and center of excellence in the automotive training sector. Through the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), supported by a $12.85 million grant from the World Bank, KPC is working to update its capacity and […]