Busia County has officially launched a state-of-the-art Digital Skills Centre at Amase Vocational Training Centre (VTC), aimed at equipping youth with essential digital skills for the modern job market.
The project is a collaboration between the County Department of Education and Industrial Skills Development, the Stanbic Foundation, American Towers Corporation (ATC), and Microsoft.
As part of the initiative, the institution received 40 desktop computers and laptops, which will enhance learning for trainees and serve the wider community as a shared hub for skills development, online job searching, and innovation.
Speaking during the launch, County Executive Committee Member for Education, Beatrice Nakholi, described the centre as a “transformative milestone” that will expand practical learning and open pathways for youth to access online employment opportunities.
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“This initiative aligns with Governor Dr. Paul Nyongesa Otuoma’s development agenda, which prioritises strategic partnerships to strengthen technical training and empower our growing youth population,” Nakholi said.
The CEO of American Towers Corporation (ATC) highlighted the organisation’s commitment to advancing digital inclusion, stressing the importance of bridging the technological divide, particularly in underserved regions.
The event also attracted key stakeholders, including Dorine Nalo from Stanbic Bank, County Executive Committee Member for Finance, Treasury and Economic Planning Douglas Okiring, Director of VTC Leonard Opollo, and the County Director of ICT.
The new Digital Skills Centre is expected to position Amase VTC as a leading hub for technological skills training in Busia and the surrounding region.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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