DUAL TRAINING
Forging Industry-Academia Synergy
A defining feature of NNP’s Dual TVET journey is its deepening collaboration with the private sector. The institution now boasts over 80 formal partnerships, sealed through Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), with industries spanning manufacturing, hospitality, health technologies, and more.
This growing network has created 300+ on-the-job training slots for trainees—tangible proof of the trust industry players place in NNP’s training model and its future-ready graduates.
Spotlight: The 2nd Regional Industry Sensitization Meeting
On 29th May 2025, NNP hosted the 2nd Regional Industry Sensitization Meeting on Dual TVET for the Mt. Kenya West region at FK Resort & Spa.
The event drew an impressive 400+ industry representatives, policymakers, and educators. It served as a powerful forum to:
• Showcase best practices in Dual Training implementation
• Refine collaborative strategies
• Solicit Industry training slots
• Align on long-term goals for youth skills development
The meeting was graced by the Principal Secretary for SDTVET, whose presence signaled national commitment to expanding Dual TVET as a cornerstone of Kenya’s TVET transformation agenda.
DUAL Training
Dual TVET at The Nyeri National Polytechnic: Bridging Training with Industry
Since its launch in 2024, the Dual Training for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program at Nyeri National Polytechnic (NNP) has been a transformative force in aligning vocational education with industry demands.
Rooted in experiential learning and robust partnerships, the initiative has rapidly evolved into a national model for practical skills development, sustainable innovation, and youth employability.
Driving Skills through Innovation and Partnership
NNP has successfully enrolled four cohorts into its Dual TVET pathway, offering six dynamic courses in:
- Automotive Mechatronics Technology
- Food & Beverage Production
- Electrical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Tourism
- Mechanical Plant Technology
These programs blend theoretical instruction with on-the-job training, allowing trainees to apply classroom knowledge directly in industry environments.
This approach equips learners not only with technical expertise but also with the soft skills critical for workplace integration
Charting a Path Toward Inclusive Growth
By anchoring Dual TVET in real-world industry practices, NNP is cultivating a generation of agile, skilled professionals ready to drive Kenya’s socio-economic growth.
The program also reinforces the institution’s mission to be a catalyst for sustainable development, bridging policy, practice, and purpose in a rapidly evolving job market.
