Students at the Don Bosco Technical Institute will now learn new skills and be exposed to new technology in indoor air systems.
This is the outcome of a partnership between Daikin Industries and the institute located in Karen.
Speaking during the launch of the partnership, Daikin Deputy Managing Director Tsurumaru Tosiharu said the changing trends in the world call for the adoption of new skills.
"Children who are now in primary are not likely to get courses to study because most fields will either be full or non-functional," Tosiharu said.
The program is set to expose underprivileged students to the latest advanced technological know-how on indoor air systems.
This will therefore improve their future career prospects, and bridge the gap between industry and academia.
"Having identified skill development as a challenge in Africa, Daikin is at the forefront with government and educational institutions to develop skill mediums making the youth of Kenya more employable," Tosiharu said.
Don Bosco Tech Africa Director Father George Tharaniyyil commended Daikin for choosing to work with the institution.
Tharaniyyil said the specialized course in HVAC systems will expand opportunities for trainees in the highly competitive job market.
“The skills they acquire out of this program will have a positive impact both on the students and communities they come from,” Tharaniyyil said.
The facilities launched on Wednesday dubbed Daikin Center of Excellence (CoE) will be expanded to other institutes.
The CoEs supported by Daikin, are reinforced with many Daikin technologies, working models, literature & study material for the students & faculty.
Daikin will share its training resources across all CoE and deserving students may be considered for placement opportunities in Daikin or channel partners such as internships, live projects, fixed-term employment contracts, etc.
