Education
On September 19, we joined the Governor of Makueni County, H.E. Mutula Kilonzo Jr., along with the residents of Makueni, to launch the first Makueni County Vocational Training Centres Skills Exhibition at Springhill Kwakakulu County Technical Training Institute (CTTI). The event, themed “Translating Skills to Employability,” aimed to showcase the exceptional talents of youths trained across various vocational disciplines. It provided a unique platform to highlight the potential of skilled trainees and their readiness to contribute meaningfully to the county’s economic growth.
“This is one way of ensuring that our youth get the skills that will improve their lives because job opportunities are very scarce and this will help them gain skills that will help them became self reliant not only in Makueni county but across the Country,” remarked H.E Mutula Kilonzo Jr, Makueni County Governor.
We always strive to ensure that the children in our communities are growing up educated and skilled and we supported Springhill Kwakakulu CTTI with 4 state of the art sewing machines that will help the students taking tailoring course with practical skills that they can use for the job market and even begin their own business ventures.
“We are today donating 4 industrial sewing machines that will help modernize the skills students get to match with the industry needs. We will continue partnering to ensure that youths have adequate skills to contribute meaningfully to the society,” said Victor Aduda, CEO EDCA.
Vocational training institutions help build the technical skills of students ensuring that the skills gained are informed by market needs so that they can enhance their livelihoods as they are economically empowered.
“I would encourage every youth who is at home to come and join vocational training. I want them to come get skills and knowledge and that way they can become self sufficient. Its hard for someone to sleep hungry when you’ve got the necessary skills and resources,” quips a student at SpringHill Kwakakulu.
Through initiatives like this, we strive to fulfill Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets, particularly in education and economic empowerment.
