By MKT Correspondent
United Kingdom based NGO, Work Aid International is partnering with Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) in Uasin Gishu County to provide them with training tools and equipment.
Through the partnership, the VTCs across the county will benefit from plumbing, milk pasteurisers, masonry tools, bakery equipment, and tailoring, among other tools and equipment.
Work Aid International East Africa Regional Coordinator, Grace Mwangi, said the NGO was involved in empowering young people in Africa towards assisting them to become self-reliant by developing their skills and knowledge needed to compete for the limited gainful employment opportunities.
“We equip the institutions with tools for welding, fashion and garment making, wiring, food and beverages, salon, barber, bakery, and pasteurisers, among other courses,” Ms. Mwangi said.
The Work Aid International team and county government officials visited Mugundoi, Ngenyilel, and Eldoret Vocational Training Centres.
County Executive Committee Member, CECM for Education and Vocational Training, Antony Sitienei, praised the partnership, stating that the equipment will equip learners to be ready for the job market and grow the capacity of colleges.
“Our youthful population needs technical training that will help them gain skills to help them generate employment and be independent,” noted the CECM.
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