This archive report was first published on 19 June 2020.
Published on June 19, 2020, the Safaricom Foundation's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme has kicked off with online learning for over 300 students.
The programme, which was launched in March, has partnered with Zizi Afrique Foundation and ToolKit iSkills to provide training in Plumbing, Welding, Food and Beverage, and Electrical Engineering.
Over 70 students who do not have access to smartphones will receive free devices courtesy of Safaricom Foundation to enable them access eLearning materials.
"We want to empower the students who have been shortlisted for the Safaricom Foundation TVET scholarship programme to commence learning even as we wait for this Covid-19 period to end," said Steve Chege, Trustee, Safaricom Foundation.
The programme aims to reach some of the most vulnerable youth from across the country and give them access to training opportunities in employable areas, and increase transition to employment.
According to an analysis by Higher Education Loans Board, employability is at 96% for people with Technical and Vocational Education and Training compared to 40 percent among those with a university degree.
However, TVET participation remains low with enrollment standing at only 60%.
