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Essential Opportunity Details
- Program Title: Kenya TVET Project 2025 – NITA/Danish Government Partnership
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Vocational Skills Training
- Target Group: Youth artisans, form four leavers, and industry workers
- Location: NITA Athi River Training Centre
- Intake Period: September 2025
- Certification Awarded:
- National Skills Certificate II (NSC II)
- Government Trade Test Grades III, II, or I
- Training Duration:
- 2 terms for regular programs (form four leavers)
- 3 months for skill upgrading + 3 months industrial attachment
- RPL assessment for workers with experience but no papers
- Industrial Attachment: 3 months mandatory for all categories
- Tuition and Exam Fees: Fully funded
- Deadline to Apply: 6th June 2025 (5:00 PM EAT)
Introduction
The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), in partnership with the Danish Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is calling for applications for fully sponsored vocational training scholarships under the Kenya TVET Project 2025.
This scholarship is ideal for young people who want to gain hands-on, job-ready skills in the Building Construction sector, including Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical and Solar Installation. The initiative is part of Kenya’s broader agenda to build a technically competent workforce and reduce youth unemployment by empowering the next generation of artisans and construction specialists.
Successful applicants will undergo high-quality training at NITA Athi River and benefit from full tuition sponsorship, a structured industrial attachment, and internationally recognized trade certifications.
Available Training Tracks
The program focuses on key high-demand technical skill areas within the construction and green energy sectors:
- Plumbing & Pipe Fitting
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Electrical Installation
- Solar PV Installation & Maintenance
Program Categories
1. Regular Programs for Form Four Leavers
- Designed for candidates with a KCSE certificate (minimum D- grade and above)
- Training duration: Two terms of in-class instruction followed by 3 months mandatory industrial attachment
- Graduates receive both NSC II certification and Government Trade Test certifications
2. Skill Upgrading Program
- Tailored for industry workers already practicing without formal certification
- Duration: 3 months in training and 3 months on-site attachment
- Focus: Formalizing practical experience through training, safety certification, and job-readiness
- Selection of candidates will be managed in collaboration with:
- Kenya Building Construction, Timber & Furniture Industries Employees Union
3. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment
- Targeting skilled individuals with years of experience but no formal papers
- Candidates will be assessed based on existing knowledge, skills, and competency
- Successful candidates receive Trade Test Certification, validating their skills and improving employability
Target Beneficiaries
This scholarship program has been designed to reach those with the greatest potential but least access to formal education. Applicants must fall into one or more of the following categories:
- Youth artisans (ages 18–35) working on construction sites without college education or training certificates
- KCSE certificate holders with D- grade and above who have an interest in carpentry, plumbing, solar, or electrical installation
- Workers with informal sector experience needing trade certification to advance
- Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply to promote gender inclusivity
Industrial Attachment (Workplace Learning)
All selected trainees will be required to undergo three months of practical industrial attachment, facilitated through NITA’s industry partnerships.
This on-the-job exposure ensures that learners acquire real-world skills, align with employer expectations, and transition smoothly into long-term employment or self-employment.
Certification Pathway
Upon successful completion, candidates will be awarded:
- National Skills Certificate II (NSC II) issued by NITA
- Government Trade Test certification (Grades III, II, or I depending on competency level)
These certifications are nationally and regionally recognized and help increase opportunities for:
- Formal employment in construction, electrical works, plumbing, and energy
- Self-employment as certified technicians
- Further technical education in TVET institutions
Tuition and Fees
Under this partnership between NITA and the Danish Government:
- Training is fully sponsored
- No tuition fees required
- Examination fees for NSC and Trade Test certifications are covered
This makes it one of the most accessible and high-impact scholarships for Kenya’s youth interested in construction and green skills.
Training Venue
All training will take place at the NITA Athi River Training Centre, a state-of-the-art institution equipped with modern workshops, experienced instructors, and secure residential facilities.
NITA Athi River offers hands-on learning in real-life simulations to ensure that graduates are fully equipped to enter the workforce immediately upon completion.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must:
- Write an application letter indicating their preferred course of interest (e.g., Electrical Installation, Solar PV, etc.)
- Attach a copy of their KCSE Certificate or Result Slip
- Include a copy of National ID
- Email the full application to: projectnitaathi@nita.go.ke
Subject Line: Application for Kenya TVET Project 2025 – [Your Name]
Application Period: 26th May to 6th June 2025
Deadline: Friday, 6th June 2025 at 5:00 PM
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Contact Details
National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)
Commercial Street, Industrial Area
P.O. Box 74494-00200, NAIROBI
Tel: 020 6955869, 0720-917897, 0736-290676
Email: directorgeneral@nita.go.ke
Website: www.nita.go.ke
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