The County Government of Nakuru is strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions towards supporting the ongoing transition to the new Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET).
County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Education, ICT, and e-government Ms Zipporah Wambui said the focus on TVETs was aimed at addressing youth unemployment by equipping learners with relevant and market-driven skills adding that the emphasis on technical education marked a shift towards competency-based learning, reinforcing its role in national development under Vision 2030.
The CECM said TVETs were essential in ensuring that graduates acquire the practical skills needed in the country's evolving job market.
Ms Wamboi spoke when she held a meeting with principals of Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) from across the county.
