The Federation of Kenya Employers recently released the skills needs survey report highlighting some of the top skills Kenyan employers are seeking from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates.
According to the report, TVET skills most demanded by enterprises are on transport and logistics at 21.3 percent.
It is followed by electrical and building & construction at 21.1 percent and 18.2 percent, respectively.
“Other vocation skills in demand are in agriculture, hospitality, automotive, medical and food production.” says the report.
Beauty therapy, leather & footwear technology, and fashion design are among the least sought skills from vocational institutions.
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“As we navigate the evolving demands of the workforce, it is imperative for educational institutions, businesses, and policymakers to collaborate in shaping an agile and skilled workforce that can drive innovation and sustainable economic growth,” Africa Digital Media Institute Chief Executive Dr. Laila Macharia said.
This comes as the government lay in transformative reforms to revitalize the TVET sector in a bid to address labor market demands.
Speaking during the National TVET Conference at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu reiterated the importance of TVET institutions in instilling essential skills in young people to tackle youth unemployment.
“The responsibility for equipping young individuals with the essential skills they need to thrive, addressing the youth unemployment, and ensuring social-economic stability within the nation lies primarily with the education sector, notably TVET,” Machogu stated.
