Makueni county Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr has urged the youth to enroll in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to acquire technical skills to boost their employability in the job market.
Speaking during the first Makueni County Vocational Training Centres Skills Exhibition at Springhill Kwakakulu County Technical Training Institute (CTTI) on September 19, Mutula noted that enrollment in the institutions had proved effective against social ills brought about by idleness.
“We are going to empower these technical institutions to empower our youth and foster a skilled workforce that will contribute to the county’s economic development,” he said.
Some of the talents and innovations showcased included tailoring, masonry, motor vehicle mechanics, and solar installations among others.
Elizabeth Muli, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for ICT, Education and Internship noted that the institutions are helping equip youths with essential life skills.
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She acknowledged a remarkable increase in population in CTTIs in the area, with over 4,000 students being registered.
Muli noted that since her docket dropped the compulsory uniforms policy, there has been increased enrolment especially older students.
“This has helped a lot especially to students over 30 years. Some are parents and did not feel okay in uniform. There have been no more dropouts and many others have joined,” she said.
By Lydia Ngoolo
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