In a bid to enhance the capacity of TVET trainers and address local skills gaps, a significant meeting was held yesterday between The Eldoret National Polytechnic team and Uasin Gishu County's education officials. The meeting, hosted by TENP, brought together Mrs. Eunice Suter, the Uasin Gishu County Chief Officer of Education and Vocational Training, alongside Mrs. Phylis Lagat, Director of Vocational Training, as well as Dr. Charles Koech, OGW, Chief Principal of Eldoret National Polytechnic, and Mr. Emmanuel Merez, Deputy Principal of Administration, along with various Heads of Departments (HODs) from both parties.
The main agenda of the meeting was to discuss areas of collaboration, with a focus on capacity building for County TVET trainers, particularly on the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Other key discussion points included exploring resource-sharing partnerships, conducting skills gap analysis, and launching joint outreach campaigns for TVET programs.
Dr. Koech emphasized the critical role of such collaborations in bridging the gap between education and employment, particularly in improving the employability of local youth. He noted that the synergy between the Eldoret National Polytechnic and the County Vocational Training Department would provide mutual benefits, enhancing the region's economic growth through skill development and job creation.
"The focus on capacity building and skills development is crucial for empowering our youth, equipping them with relevant and marketable skills," Dr. Koech stated. "By working together, we can ensure that our TVET programs are responsive to the changing demands of the labor market, fostering an environment where education and employment go hand in hand."
The meeting marked a step forward in strengthening partnerships between the two institutions, both of which share a commitment to developing practical, industry-relevant skills. The collaborative efforts are expected to lead to enhanced vocational training programs that will support youth employment initiatives and stimulate the local economy.
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