Unlocking Opportunities: Nakuru Polytechnic Actualizes President Ruto’s Vision.
How the Rift Valley National Polytechnic in Nakuru City is turning President William Ruto’s vision into reality, empowering youth to earn through digital skills.
When President William Ruto sparked hope by suggesting that young individuals could earn a livelihood through digital skills, the Rift Valley National Polytechnic in Nakuru took this idea seriously. Situated in Taptengelei village, Nandi County, the institute’s refurbished digital hub is now a bustling center where youth from Njoro, Rongai, Nakuru Town East, Nakuru Town West, and Molo gather daily.
The institution’s initiative, part of the government-sponsored Jitume Initiative, directly tackles the unemployment challenges faced by numerous young people in Nakuru and its surroundings. In addition, it provides access to digital devices, internet connectivity, training, knowledge acquisition, and opportunities leading to respectable incomes.
The Jitume Initiative encourages youth to seize digital tools and opportunities, gain certification in skills aligned with the fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and secure digital jobs. The goal is to equip them for success in the evolving job market.
One of the success stories emerging from this initiative is Deborah Ondieki, a 20-year-old maritime logistics student at the Kenya School of Revenue Administration. For the past two months, she has utilized the facilities at the Rift Valley National Polytechnic for online work, specifically data processing for global institutions.
Deborah’s experience highlights the global reach of digital work and its potential to sustain livelihoods. Her earnings supplement her education costs, emphasizing the practical impact of this initiative.
The institute collaborates with Lish AI Labs to provide comprehensive training in artificial intelligence and machine learning. As a result, This partnership enhances participants’ digital skills, opening doors to job creation and tech opportunities.
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Principal Sammy Chemoiwa emphasizes the institution’s commitment to mentorship, providing six months of training before students enter the job market. Notably, this training is free, ensuring accessibility for all interested individuals.
Despite its successes, the program faces challenges, particularly in computer availability. Plans are underway to expand the laboratory’s capacity to accommodate 1,000 computers, ensuring more students can benefit from the initiative.
The principal also outlines strategies for trainees to invest their earnings wisely, promoting financial literacy and stability among participants
Unlocking Opportunities: Nakuru Polytechnic Actualizes President Ruto’s Vision.
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