David Mbiti Wambuli, TVC principal, has urged parents to enrol their children on the Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) institutions to acquire the necessary technical skills for self-reliance.
Speaking during the institution’s open day, the principal Eunice Wambua noted that due to 100 per cent transition, there is a need for parents to make sure no child misses higher education regardless of their education level.
“We are creating awareness in the community by opening the gates for them and letting them learn, go around the school and see what the students do. This is one of the ways of encouraging parents to appreciate the impact of TVET institutions, helping the public better understand technical skills. I am happy for opening the college to the community to create awareness on courses offered and the advanced training equipment and innovation,” Wambua said.
She emphasised that TVET education equips students with practical skills that are in high demand in the job market, leading to rewarding careers.
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Wambua celebrated the success of girls who have bravely ventured into courses once dominated by male students and have excelled beyond expectations.
“In the Agriculture department, our best student is a girl. We also have success stories of plumbers who the county has employed. In the current class, we have a girl who is excelling in mechatronics. These are just a few examples of how TVET education can lead to successful careers. We are proud of the girls who have taken up courses that were previously dominated by male students and are excelling,” Wambua said.
She added that nowadays there are no men-oriented courses because the girls have taken them up, and in the near future, the number might even increase.
“It’s a cultural aspect and belief that there are male-dominated courses, but as trainers, we will try our best to sensitise the girls.” She noted
Wambua, who was promoted from deputy to principal last year, proudly announced that the college now boasts a population of 1316 students, a significant increase from the previous year. Among them, 262 are girls, a number that is steadily growing, and 854 are boys, showing a promising future for TVET education.
By Lydia Ngoolo
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