The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) PS Esther Muoria has called for closer collaboration with local administration officials to help identify and connect young people in rural areas with available skills training programmes.

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The PS said the initiative seeks to ensure that no young person is left behind, particularly those in rural areas who may be unaware of training and education opportunities offered by TVET institutions.

“We want to have a conversation with National Government Administration Officers (NGAO). They know where the young people are in the villages. We want NGAO to help us reach them and bring them on board,” PS TVET Esther Muoria said.

The government noted that it is ready to support and train the youth, pointing out that many programmes offer practical skills development within a short period of time.

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“We want them to tell young people that we are here to help. We have the requisite training to support them,”TVET PS Esther Muoria said.

She added that the training takes between three and six months, after which one receives a certificate and can enter the job market.

PS Muoria further explained that the system is flexible, allowing learners to continue upgrading their qualifications while working.

“You can go to the world of work, come back, and continue learning. You can even progress all the way to PhD level through the Kenya Credit Accumulation and Transfer Policy, which allows movement from TVET institutions to university and beyond,” PS TVET Esther Muoria said.

According to TVET, the policy is designed to make education more accessible and flexible, enabling learners to move between different levels of training without losing their academic progress.

Officials say the approach is part of broader efforts to link youth in rural areas with skills development, employment opportunities, and lifelong learning pathways.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke