Published on August 8, 2024 by Agencies for Kenya Online News
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Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director & CEO of Equity Group, was the chief Guest at the celebration of TVET at 100. He delivered a message on “Innovative approaches and initiatives to enhance quality and relevance of TVET to Labour Market and Societal needs.”
Stressed on how for a century TVET institutions have empowered countless individuals with skills and competence, directly translating to jobs and economic growth.
Dr. Mwangi highlighted in his speech, that there’s a growing need to move beyond the perception of TVETs as simply producers of labour. Investing in modern equipment, curricula aligned with industry needs, and highly skilled trainers is crucial to position these institutions as centres of excellence.
A societal shift is needed to embrace blue-collar opportunities alongside white-collar aspirations. With 90% of Kenya’s job market reliant on technical skills, encouraging and celebrating these career paths is essential.
Looking towards the future, Dr. Mwangi emphasized that equipping students with skills in Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Analytics, Automation etc is no longer optional but essential in the face of the 4th Industrial Revolution. He championed a dual curriculum approach that merges theoretical knowledge with practical application and fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, empowering graduates to become job creators.
The “TVET at 100“ celebration serves as a timely opportunity to reflect, reassess, and revitalize these institutions in Kenya. Adequate investment and support are crucial to ensure TVET programs can effectively equip future generations with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
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Time to Unleash Kenya’s Potential – Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group’s message at the #TVETat100 celebration, urging us to rethink the role of these institutions in our rapidly changing world.
For a century, TVET institutions have empowered countless Kenyans with skills & competence, directly translating to jobs & economic growth. But as Dr. Mwangi highlighted, it’s time to move beyond the outdated perception of TVET as simply “producing labour“.
#SkillsForTheFuture
We need to invest in modern equipment, industry-aligned curricula, & highly skilled trainers to position TVET institutions as centers of excellence. Let's champion a societal shift that embraces blue-collar opportunities alongside white-collar aspirations! #TVETEmpowers
With 90% of Kenya’s job market reliant on technical skills, celebrating these career paths is not just smart, it’s essential. And as we face the 4th Industrial Revolution, equipping students with technology skills in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Analytics, and Automation is no longer optional—it’s imperative.
Dr. Mwangi championed a dual curriculum approach that merges theory with practical application & fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, empowering graduates to become job creators. The #TVETat100 celebration is a call to action: let’s invest in the future of Kenya.
