Govt Push for Skill-Centric Education to Meet Evolving Job Market Demands
The Principal Secretary State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria emphasized the critical need to reshape education systems to equip students with the skills necessary to adapt to an ever-evolving job market.
Speaking at the signing ceremony of the Kisii National Skills Initiative For Africa (SIFA) project at Jogoo House, Dr. Muoria highlighted how the SIFA project, an initiative supported by the Germany Chamber of commerce and the European union through the African Union Commission (AUC), will play a pivotal role in advancing the goal of a skilled population in Africa.
“The future demands that we empower our youth with a diverse range of skills, and projects like SIFA provide the platform for our education sector to achieve just that. We must leverage educational initiatives to prepare our youth for the workforce,” she emphasized.
Acknowledging TVET skills as a crucial tool for economic transformation, Dr. Muoria stressed the importance of investing in education programs to ensure post-school skill development is achieved.
She called upon educational stakeholders and partners to focus on policy implementation rather than getting bogged down by paperwork, citing its hindrance to growth in TVETs.
In a bold move to combat youth unemployment, Dr. Muoria announced the Ministry’s implementation of a practical dual vocational training system, in collaboration with GIZ. This initiative aims ensure that students are oriented with the much needed industry practice which will give them an edge in the competitive market place.
Dr. Muoria also shed light on the ongoing efforts to refine TVET curriculum through extensive syllabus reviews. She emphasized the shift towards Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET), which ensures learners acquire practical skills rather than theoretical knowledge.
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