Government hires 2,000 TVET tutors to boost quality of training
By Maureen Kinyanjui |
This brings the total number of TVET instructors to 3,300, aiming to enhance the trainer-student ratio.
The government has hired 2,000 new tutors to improve the quality of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across the country.
This brings the total number of TVET instructors to 3,300, aiming to enhance the trainer-student ratio and support the government's push for increased youth enrollment in TVET programmes.
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Esther Muoria, Principal Secretary of the State Department for TVET confirmed that the government plans to increase TVET enrollment to two million students by 2025, up from the current 500,000.
"The number of trainees has already grown from 350,000 to 500,000, and we expect to reach one million by mid-next year," she said.
The new hires are part of a broader initiative to improve vocational training standards and ensure that students are equipped with skills relevant to the job market.
Additional funds
The government is also working with the National Treasury to secure additional funds to support the hiring of more tutors and expand training facilities.
PS Muoria made these remarks in Naivasha during an engagement with TVET institutions, where she highlighted the government's commitment to establishing and equipping 25 centers of excellence.
These centers will play a crucial role in implementing the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum, which focuses on hands-on skills that align with industry needs.
"To support the rollout of CBET, we have already trained over 5,000 trainers in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation," Muoria added.
The government's partnership with the Mastercard Foundation is pivotal in ensuring that trainers are prepared to deliver the new curriculum effectively.
In addition to improving the quality of training, the State Department has formed industry advisory committees to ensure that students acquire skills that are directly applicable to the job market.
"We are also advocating for the inclusion of external examiners to guide practical training and assessments," Muoria stated
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