Promoting Industry Experience In Vocational Training Institutions
Nanyuki Vocational Training Centre (NVTC) on January 24, 2022, received a kind donation from Simba Corporation through the Simba Foundation. The Simba foundation, through Unda Future
program, focuses on education to provide technical and entrepreneurial skills training for youth in vocational training institutes.
The program is very essential because it provides students with the opportunity to gain industry experience mostly in the field of automobiles. The aim is to help VTCs across the country and NVTC is the first beneficiary in Laikipia.
The Program Manager of Simba Foundation Emmanuel Oduor, together with other Simba Corp officials brought in some motor vehicle tools and equipment which are pivotal for the school motor vehicle technology training studies.
These include Clutch Booster, FE Injector Pump & Fit Pump, Crown Wheels, Pinion, Differential housing, Differential bearing, FI 3 Way Exhaust Valve, FI Brake shoe return spring, Jack, Alternators, FJ Starter, FI Starter, FI Clutch servo-booster, FI Injector nozzle, and Gearbox synchronizers.
While accepting the contribution, the institution's manager said that it was going to help immensely in their undertakings. Under the County Leasing Program, Simba Corp has collaborated with Laikipia county for two years to ensure motor vehicles by the provision of equipment.
The institution had 52 students in motor vehicle technology out of the total 243 with 22 being on attachment. They are committed to being successful in this field.
the HOD said.
Motor vehicle Technology offers courses such as mechanical, electrical, spray painting, and driving. They offer level 1,2,3 for NITA and Artisan for KNEC.
Apart from Simba Corp, the institution also collaborates with BATUK, 13 Kings, Flamingo Flowers, and Toyota Kenya in offering industrial attachment opportunities, training aid, coveralls, motor vehicle technology, and also school fee assistance for the less privileged students. The faculty of motor vehicle technology has trained over 600 students since its interception.
The CO Education, James Mwangi, is hopeful that the Corp will be interested in penetrating the other nine VTCs in the county in the near future.
There is more in store for you as we continue to forge this partnership.
Mr. Oduor said assuring the continuity in working with the county government.
Education Ag. CECM Murungi Ndai reiterated the county is keen on innovation and is working on improving enterprises to help in selling Laikipia's products globally.
