Becoming prepared to enter the world of work is a process, and nothing promotes that process better than gaining real work skills. Sadly many youth lack opportunities for work skills. Though this might be attributed to many factors, it should not be used as an excuse.
So where are youths going to learn the work skills needed to be a success on the job?
In Kenya, the TVET ACT 2013 was designed to address the job skills issue and, more so, to ensure an increased and sustained enrolment over time. This was a ground-breaking move on the part of the government to revamp our entire education system with a view of making the lives of our youth better.
Youths who have acquired the necessary skills are more likely to be hired and build a wealth of experience, giving them an important advantage in today’s job market which has many emerging technological trends.
Many work skills also have benefits that extend beyond the work place. Learning work skills can contribute to a youth’s ability to function independently in the community, have positive experiences, and thrive in social situations.
The youth are, and will remain, a significant share of the country’s population for the foreseeable future, so make yourself ready to build a massive wealth of experience with the right skills.