Overview
- Act: Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act, 2013.
- Formed: 2014
- CEO:
- X (Twitter)
The Technical Vocational Education and Training Fund Board (TVET Fund Board), established under the TVET Act, 2013, began operations in 2014. It is tasked with financing technical and vocational training in Kenya, enhancing access, equity, and quality in the sector. The Fund provides loans, grants, and scholarships to TVET students and supports institutions in improving infrastructure and training programs. By promoting competency-based education aligned with industry needs, the Board aims to equip learners with practical skills for employability and entrepreneurship, fostering national development and economic growth.
Functions
- Funding Student Training: Provides loans, grants, and scholarships to support students pursuing technical and vocational education.
- Institutional Support: Allocates funds to TVET institutions for infrastructure development, equipment, and program enhancement.
- Promoting Equity and Access: Ensures equitable access to technical training for marginalized and disadvantaged groups.
- Capacity Building: Supports capacity-building initiatives for TVET trainers and administrative staff.
- Competency-Based Training Support: Funds programs that align with industry-relevant, competency-based training frameworks.
- Partnership Development: Fosters collaborations with industries, donors, and stakeholders to enhance funding and program delivery.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracks the impact and effectiveness of funding on training outcomes and institutional performance.
- Policy Advisory: Advises on financial strategies to promote technical and vocational training in Kenya.
- Resource Mobilization: Sources additional funding from public, private, and international entities to support TVET programs.
- Advocacy and Awareness: Promotes the importance of technical and vocational training through public education and outreach programs.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- Jogoo House B, Taifa Road,
- P.O. Box 9583-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
- info@education.go.ke
- +254-020-3318581