Faculty of Skill Development
Vision
To be a leading center for practical and industry-driven education, empowering learners with the skills and competencies needed to transform Africa’s workforce and fuel socio-economic development.
Mission
To deliver hands-on, market-relevant training that equips students with technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and soft skills to enhance employability, promote innovation, and foster inclusive growth across African communities.
Core Values
- Empowerment - Equipping learners with the tools to build self-reliance and success.
- Practicality - Focusing on real-world application and hands-on training.
- Innovation - Embracing new technologies, trends, and methods in skills education.
- Inclusivity - Ensuring access for diverse learners, including youth, women, and marginalized groups.
- Excellence - Committing to high-quality, industry-standard training.
- Collaboration - Partnering with industries, communities, and technical bodies.
- Adaptability - Responding to changing job market and societal needs.
Available Courses & Programs
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Plumbing and Pipefitting
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Certificate in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Tailoring
- Certificate in ICT and Digital Skills
- Certificate in Automotive Engineering
- Certificate in Hospitality and Catering
- Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Diploma in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
Short Skills Development Programs
- Mobile Phone and Electronics Repair
- Solar Panel Installation
- Computer Literacy and Office Applications
- Soft Skills: Communication, Teamwork, and Time Management
- Business Startup and Financial Literacy
- Agro-Processing and Agribusiness Skills
- Industrial Safety and First Aid
- Customer Service and Salesmanship
Departments
- Department of Technical and Vocational Skills
- Department of Digital and ICT Skills
- Department of Business and Entrepreneurship Skills
- Department of Creative and Design Skills
- Department of Hospitality and Tourism Skills
- Department of Agricultural and Green Skills
- Department of Career Guidance and Workforce Readiness
Research & Development Focus Areas
- Skills Gaps Analysis in Local and Regional Labor Markets
- Integration of Emerging Technologies in Skills Training
- Models for Youth and Women Empowerment through Skills Development
- TVET Policy, Planning, and Evaluation
- Sustainable Livelihoods through Skills Innovation
- Green Skills and Climate-Responsive Training
- Entrepreneurship Education Models in Africa
- Digital Skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
Community Engagement
- Mobile skill training units for rural and underserved communities
- Community-based entrepreneurship and vocational workshops
- Partnership with local artisans, cooperatives, and SMEs
- Public skill expos, fairs, and competitions
- Upskilling programs for unemployed youth and returning migrants
- Collaboration with NGOs and development agencies on workforce programs
Why Study With Us?
- Job-Ready Training: Programs aligned with current and emerging industry demands.
- Hands-on Learning: Emphasis on experiential, project-based, and workshop-based education.
- Pathways to Employment & Entrepreneurship: Support for internships, job placement, and business incubation.
- Flexible Learning Options: Evening, weekend, and modular training for different learner needs.
- Accreditation and Certification: National and international recognition for employability.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Well-equipped workshops and innovation labs.
- Empowering Africa’s Future: Training that transforms individuals, families, and communities.