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The Role of Industry Partnerships and Internship Programs in TVET Institutions in Enhancing Solar Photovoltaic Industry Readiness in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Education, Science and Social Sciences, 2024)The sudden rise of renewable energy, more so in the solar PV sector, increases the demand for a highly competent workforce that can install, maintain, and operate Solar PV Plants. This demand has increased calls by the ... -
An Assessment of Value Creation Practices in Enhancing Marketability of Internally Developed Technology Solutions: A Case of Selected TVET Institutions in Kenya
(Africa Journal of Technical & Vocational Education & Training, 2025)The core mandate of technical and vocational training institutions is to train for skills acquisition. There is also a realization that these institutions can as well play a significant role in building a knowledge-driven ... -
Practices Impeding the Use of External Technology in Promoting Commercialization of Innovative Technology Solutions in Selected TVET Institutions in Kenya
(Journal of Research in Education and Technology, 2023)In the recent past, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system in Kenya has witnessed increasing demands to undertake technology innovations with commercial intent. In response, TVET institutions have ... -
Enhancing Green Engineering in Western Kenya: Reorienting Mechanical EngineeringCourses in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutes
(Journal of Technology & Socio-Economic Development, 2024)United Nations instituted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 1992. Sincethen, governments across the globe have been under pressure to promote the advancement of agreen economic regime in their countries. Green ... -
Compliance to OSHA 2007 Legislation in TVET Education and Training Centres, Kisumu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2024)Occupational Health and Safety refers to an academic discipline area which is related to the protection of the safety, health and wellbeing of people in any kind of profit generating activity. In TVET institutions the ... -
An Exploration Of The Factors Affecting Skills Development Amongst Trainees Of Building And Civil Engineering In Technical And Vocational Institutions In Uganda.
(IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME), 2024)The study explored the factors affecting skills development amongst trainees of building and civil engineering in Technical and Vocational institutions in Uganda. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) involves ... -
Evaluating The Accessibility AndEffectiveness Of Career Guidance Information For Secondary School Candidates On Technical And Vocational Education And Training Courses In Uganda
(IOSRJournalofResearch&Methodin Education(IOSR-JRME), 2024)The purpose of the study was to assess the availability of career guidance information to secondary school candidates in Uganda. This study was guided by the Theory of Enlightenment Education and the Educational Theory ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ENHANCING EDUCATION IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGES IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This study investigated the factors affecting the implementation of online teaching and learning in technical and vocational colleges (TVCs) in Kakamega County, Kenya. As online education becomes increasingly important ... -
EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF WORKSHOP FACILITIES FOR SKILLS ACQUISITION IN PUBLIC TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)One of the objectives of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is to impart adequate and appropriate skills in their trainees, consistent with the emerging technologies at all levels of the economy. ... -
CHALLENGES CONTRIBUTING TO FAILURE TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF BUILDING PROJECTS IN PUBLIC LEARNING INSTITUTIONS IN BARINGO COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Up to 30 percent of construction works in Kenya’s public learning institutions end up, either not completed or not successfully completed. The general objective was to assess how some management processes contributed to ... -
INFLUENCE OF TVET INSTITUTIONS’ CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS IN ENHANCING INDUSTRIAL READINESS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ENERGY SECTOR IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)The challenges facing Kenya in adequately preparing its workforce for opportunities in renewable energy are significant. Skill gaps persist due to the lack of standardized and comprehensive capacity-building programs ... -
THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ACQUISITION OF VOCATIONAL SKILLS IN TECHNICAL SKILLS IN VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRES IN TANA RIVER COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Vocational education is integral to human development since it provides young people with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the workforce. This aim of the study was to investigate the factors leading to ... -
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (2007) IN PUBLIC TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) INSTITUTIONS IN KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Occupational health and safety is a disciplinary area which is concerned with the protection and safety, health and welfare of people engaged in any kind of work or employment. In TVET institutions the role of promoting ... -
ASSESSING GREEN ENGINEERING COMPLIANCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGCURRICULUM IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTES IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)United Nations’ instituted the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs] in 1992.Since then, governments across the globe have been under intense pressure to promote the advancement of a green economic regime in their various ... -
ANALYZING THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE CHOICE OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPTION BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the choice of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) option by secondary school candidates in Uganda. The purpose was to understand the dynamics affecting ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING ON SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AMONGST TRAINEES IN BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This study investigated the effectiveness of training on skills development amongst trainees in building and civil engineering in Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions in Uganda. Technical and ... -
I NST IT UTI ON AL PR A C TI CES I M PE DI N G C O M ME RC I ALISA TI ON O F IN NOV A TI VE TE CH NOLO GY SO LU TIO NS I N SEL EC TED T VET IN STI TU TIO NS I N KE NY A
(University of Eldoret, 2024)For over a decade, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system in Kenya has witnessed increasing demands to undertake technology innovations with commercial intent. Although this goal is not to be ... -
Influence of Job Opportunities on Course Choice in Vocational Training Centres in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2025-01)Job prospects and labor market conditions significantly influence choice of vocational course. Family enterprises, socioeconomic factors, and career counselling can influence trainees' choices. Guidance and information ... -
Influence of Socio-Cultural Factors on Female Trainees' Enrollment in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician Courses in Bomet County, Kenya
(International Journal of Education, Science and Social Sciences, 2024-10)In Kenya, technical fields are key for achieving the Vision 2030 which aims to transform Kenya into a middle-income country by promoting industrialization, technological innovation, and a skilled labor force. However, ... -
Influence of trainees’ personalityon Course Choice inVocational Training Centres inTaitaTaveta County, Kenya
(International Journal of Marketing and Technology, 2023)Students with strong social skills and personality are more likely to study in social sciences. TaitaTaveta County, Kenya, has 29 vocational training centers offering diverse courses. The effects of personality on course ...