Bigger enrolment in Technical Vocational and Education Training Institutes will help realise the Government's Big four Agenda, a state officer has said.
TVET Principal Secretary Kevit Desai said current TVET enrolment stands at 0.5 per cent.
He said the country needs an enrollment of at least 10 per cent to achieve the Big Four agenda.
"In view of the importance of technical training and the catalysing effect it has in achieving the Big Four agenda, which encompasses the manufacturing sector, the agricultural sector, the health sector and affordable housing, it's necessary that a minimum of 10 per cent of young people be enroled in these institutions", Desai said.
The PS spoke at Wote Technical Training Institute on Saturday. He said bigger enrolment will require more institutions and construction of enough hostels.
He asked county governments to assist in mobilising the private sector to create public-private partnerships in technical training.
"The building of hostels in technical vocational centres is a priority because hostels not only enable institutions to care for the welfare of young people but also promote the highest level of access to institutions", he said.
The PS said as the ministry continues to build capacity in terms of departments, there is a need for county governments to provide more land for the institutions and access to facilities and infrastructure.
He the institutions promote innovations but there is little application.
"One of the astonishing things we have witnessed is how young people in these institutions are resourceful and have great curiosity. They have created very practical solutions for the country's development but the challenge we have is that such innovations have only been left for entertainment fairs with very little application", Desai said.
He asked county governments and the private sector to adopt invitations.
