TVETs Ready to Absorb Influx of 700,000 KCSE Graduates.
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector is well-prepared to accommodate the more than 700,000 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) graduates who did not meet the university entry requirements.
According to TVET Principal Secretary Dr. Esther Muoria, the government is focusing on enhancing the capacity of trainers, improving facilities, and strengthening course competencies to better serve technical and vocational learners across the nation.
Dr. Muoria emphasized that these initiatives are designed to provide learners with industry-relevant skills, enabling them to be better prepared for the job market.
She affirmed that the government’s commitment to transforming the TVET sector aims to meet modern industry demands and to ensure high-quality skills development.
During an induction session for TVET principals and county directors at Thika Technical Training Institute, Dr. Muoria reaffirmed the government’s dedication to revolutionizing the sector by prioritizing the training of trainers and equipping technical centers with the tools needed to produce highly skilled professionals in specialized fields.
Alignment with Competency-Based Curriculum
The efforts are in line with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which focuses on imparting specific, targeted skills to students rather than covering broad subjects.
Dr. Muoria mentioned that courses are being aligned with market needs and new techniques are being introduced that emphasize precision and fine detail.
She highlighted specialized courses, such as masonry, where training will focus on specific skills like tiling, plastering, design, and flooring. This approach is intended to make graduates internationally competitive by fostering mastery in these areas.
Dr. Muoria emphasized the importance of students mastering the finer aspects of their skills, aiming for global excellence.
Dr. Muoria assured that TVET institutions have a sufficient number of highly qualified trainers to maintain the recommended student-to-trainer ratio, which is critical for effective learning.
She mentioned that in the previous year, the government employed 3,000 new trainers, with plans to increase this number in the coming years to enhance efficiency.
Additionally, the PS noted that state-of-the-art equipment is being provided to ensure hands-on training that prepares students for employment.
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Efforts to Attract More Students to TVETs
To attract more students into TVETs, Dr. Muoria explained that the government is collaborating with national government administrators to conduct a mop-up exercise aimed at enrolling all form four leavers who are not pursuing higher education.
She also revealed that discussions have taken place with the Commission for University Education to place students who scored below C+ in TVETs, ensuring that these students are placed in institutions closer to their homes for convenience.
Vulnerable students will receive financial support to help them complete their education.
Conclusion
With these strategic initiatives, the government aims to ensure that TVET institutions can equip graduates with the skills needed for a competitive and dynamic job market.
Through specialized training, skilled trainers, and improved infrastructure, TVET is poised to offer high-quality education that prepares learners for the challenges of modern industry.
TVETs Ready to Absorb Influx of 700,000 KCSE Graduates.
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