Global Affairs Canada
Development Organization
Colleges and Institutes Canada
Implementing Partner
16 April 2016 to 31 March 2022
Project Timeline
CAD 20,600,000
Project Budget
1,200 youth
200 trainers
100 leaders and managers
10 Institutional partnerships
Project target
Partners:
Ministry of Education
Curriculum Development Assessment and Certificate Council (CDACC)
Technical vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)
Collaborating TVET Institutions:
Kabete National Polytechnic
Nyeri National Polytechnic
Meru National Polytechnic
Kisii National Polytechnic
Sigalagala National Polytechnic
Kisumu National Polytechnic
Eldoret National Polytechnic
Kitale National Polytechnic
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
North Eastern National Polytechnic
Kenya Association of Technical Training Institutions
Kenya Technical Trainers College
Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service
Kenya Private Sector Alliance
Kenya National Chamber of Commerce
Linking Industry with Academia
Contact:
Tamer Mansy, PhD.
First Secretary (Development)
High Commission of Canada, Nairobi, Kenya
T +254-20 366 3454
C +254 735 337 594
Kenya Education for Employment Program (KEFEP)
KEFEP is an initiative focused on strengthening and supporting technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Kenya. In partnership with the Ministry of Education and in collaboration with key industry representatives, KEFEP will work with national polytechnics across Kenya to develop new or enhanced competency-based programs in the agriculture and energy sectors in order to increase employment and economic development opportunities for Kenyan youth.
KEFEP will develop institutional partnerships between Kenyan TVET institutions and agencies and Canadian colleges and institutes to:
(1) Improve the quality and relevance of skills training programs at Kenyan TVET Institutions
(2) Increase the effectiveness of Kenyan TVET institutions in delivering accessible and gender-responsive skills training programs that meet industry needs
(3) Increase the effectiveness of Kenyan agencies in implementing TVET reform
(4) Increase economic opportunities for male and female graduates from TVET institutions in Kenya.
These efforts are intended to create a supply of skilled workers to respond to the needs of in-demand sectors in Kenya and to ensure that graduates benefit from related economic opportunities either as employees or entrepreneurs.
Activities:
Development of CBET curriculum
Linking of TVET with Industry
Developing leadership and management at TVET institutions
Development of TVET marketing materials and career guidance
CBET Capacity building for Ministry of Education Partners
Delivering equipment for CBET training at Kenya National Polytechnics
Capacity building of TVET trainers on CBET pedagogy
Promoting awareness on gender inclusion in TVET and greening TVET
Location:
Garissa
Kakamega
Kisii
Kisumu
Meru
Mombasa
Nairobi
Nyeri
Trans Nzoia
Uasin Gishu
Key Focus Areas:
CBET
TVET Curriculum Reform
TVET Infrastructure Building
TVET Capacity Building
Employment
Life/Employability Skills
Labor Market Information Systems
Private Sector Engagement
Apprenticeship/Internship
Youth Instructor Training (TOTs)
Youth Technical Skills Training
Sectors:
Renewable energy
Agriculture