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Global skills contests are key in attracting our youth to TVETs
TVET therefore is at the intersection of education and the world of work, and is expected to facilitate the insertion of individuals into the labour market, and their career progression.
By Kipkirui Langat 1 year ago
Global skills contests are key in attracting our youth to TVETs
Let us fix the trainer to realise meaningful TVET reforms
There are several factors affecting the quality of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), particularly in generating workers with qualified knowledge and skills.
By Kipkirui Langat 1 year ago
Let us fix the trainer to realise meaningful TVET reforms
WorldSkills Africa to empower youth with modern-day skills
WorldSkills serves as a global platform for skills excellence and development, with a strong emphasis on Africa.
By Dr Kipkirui Langat 1 year ago
WorldSkills Africa to empower youth with modern-day skills
We must reposition the TVETs to prepare our youths for future jobs
The issue about jobs of the future has been at the centre stage of TVET reforms globally with a focus on jobs at key sectors that present the greatest opportunity for growth
By Kipkirui Langat 2 years ago
We must reposition the TVETs to prepare our youths for future jobs
Enhance vocational training through competition in skills
Thousands of young people participate in national, regional, and international competitions that generate enthusiastic interest
By Kipkirui Langat 2 years ago
Enhance vocational training through competition in skills
How the WorldSkills competition prepares youth for world of work
Over 100 young people battled it out in 16 skills areas during the WorldSkills Africa Swakopmund (2022).
By Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago
How the WorldSkills competition prepares youth for world of work
Key takeaways from UNESCO summit in Paris
193 UNESCO Member States met in Paris for the 41st General Conference, which also doubled up as the organisation’s 75th anniversary.
By Dr Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago
Key takeaways from UNESCO summit in Paris
Rethink TVETs in the context of climate change
Kenya is participating in the conference where the country profile was presented as evidence base to inform the production of Net Zero Future vision.
By Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago
Rethink TVETs in the context of climate change
What should be done to fully strengthen technical education
The conversion of many polytechnics or former TVET schools into university-like institutions has caused concern.
By Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago
What should be done to fully strengthen technical education
New world order requires its workers to be skilled differently
Industry 4.0 is gaining popularity due to rapid improvements in cyber computing capabilities largely driven by four specific technological development
By Dr Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago
New world order requires its workers to be skilled differently
Specialist varsity vital to improve food production
The impact of the green revolution saw the production of wheat increase to 55 million tons in 1990 from just 11 million tons in 1960.
By Kipkirui Langat 5 years ago
Specialist varsity vital to improve food production
Automotive sector can make Kenya an industrial hub
Government ban on importation of used vehicle spare parts has caused uproar as expected.
By Kipkirui Langat 5 years ago
Automotive sector can make Kenya an industrial hub
Research key to development of sustainable TVET policies
Skills acquired in TVETs contribute to growing our economy, so let’s support them
By Kipkirui Langat 6 years ago
Research key to development of sustainable TVET policies
Fit for purpose TVETS best bet for Kenya’s push to industrialise
Establishment of National Quality Assurance Framework is Key to Implementation of TVET Reforms in Kenya
By Kipkirui Langat 6 years ago
Fit for purpose TVETS best bet for Kenya’s push to industrialise
Let's standardise vocational training
Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Kenya dates back to independence. The reforms that led to its inception aimed to make education and training more responsive to all sectors of the economy.
By Kipkirui Langat 8 years ago
Let's standardise vocational training