By Veronicah Omwombo | Project Contributor
The “Employment Opportunities for Kilifi Youth” project continues to transform lives by equipping young people with the skills, exposure, and confidence they need to thrive in the world of work. Through the Mabati Technical Training Institute, the Safal MRM Foundation continues to bridge the gap between classroom learning and meaningful employment. Over 1,033 youth are currently enrolled at Mabati Technical Training Institute, with hundreds benefitting from attachments, job placements, and skills-based empowerment programs that open doors to dignified work and self-reliance.
Recent Progress:
In the last four months, Mabati Technical Training Institute strengthened its industry partnerships and practical training programs to support youth transition from training to employment and entrepreneurship.
Industrial Attachments & Job Linkages:
83 trainees are currently attached to various companies across Kenya, gaining hands-on experience and strengthening their employability. Among them, 40 are beneficiaries of the AutoXpress partnership, undertaking industrial attachments across AutoXpress branches. One graduate has already secured employment at Abson Motors Makupa as a Tuk-tuk mechanic.
Industry Partnerships Creating Pathways:
The AutoXpress Kenya–Dunlop Tyres SA partnership, officially launched this August, has continued to provide structured training for 41 youth including 6 young women in Light Vehicle Mechanics (National Industrial Training Authority Level II & III). This initiative, which began in 2024, not only offers full sponsorship but also includes a three-month paid internship, ensuring real-world work exposure and employment prospects upon completion.
Support from Strategic Partners:
The KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri Program sponsored 27 students at a cost of KES 805,350 and awarded 55 graduates with toolkits empowering them to begin self-employment ventures in mechanical, electrical, and construction trades.
Digital Empowerment for Youth:
Through the Applied and Essential Digital Literacy Programs, implemented in collaboration with Angaza Kenya, Mabati Technical Training Institutetrainees and students from Mazeras Girls High School continue to gain practical digital skills in areas such as data literacy, AI, robotics, and cloud computing. The program aims to prepare youth for digital-enabled employment and entrepreneurship in an evolving economy.
Career Acceleration and Skills Readiness:
Five young people began a Career Acceleration Program with Pitman Training Kenya in September, focusing on professional administration, communication, and workplace readiness. This six-month program equips beneficiaries with globally recognized certifications and employability skills for the modern workplace.
As we move forward, the Safal MRM Foundation remains dedicated to equipping young people with the skills, confidence, and networks they need to thrive in an evolving job market. Through our ongoing partnerships with industry leaders and local enterprises, we are not only opening doors to employment but also nurturing a generation of innovators and entrepreneurs who are redefining Kilifi’s economic future.
Through your continued support, we hope to expand our reach, offering more youth access to vocational training, internships, and entrepreneurship programs that empower them to earn a living, create jobs, and drive lasting change in their communities. Together, we can keep transforming potential into progress.
By Veronicah Omwombo | Project Contributor
By Veronicah Omwombo | Project Contributor
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