The Government has announced plans to collaborate with institutions of higher learning to equip students with the necessary skills for the evolving job market.
As the increasing unemployment rate among young people continues soaring in the country, Principal Secretary (PS) MSME Development Susan Mang'eni said there was a need to prepare learners for the changing world of work from traditional employment models to job creation.
With the median age in the county being 17 years, PS Mang'eni said there was a need for deliberate and targeted measures to be taken to prepare young people for self-employment, including the cultivation of an entrepreneurial mindset.
Speaking on Friday in Embu where she graced the 2nd edition of MSMEs Connect Forum and Exhibition at the University of Embu Grounds, the PS said they want students to be in a position to transform their career training into entrepreneurial ventures. "We want our students not just to wait to be employed but to be able to leverage on acquired skills and knowledge to create businesses and also understand practical aspects of starting and running them," she said.
