Call for Applications: National Youth Innovators Entrepreneurship Program

Vacancy Description

The state department of Post Training and Skills Development in the Ministry of Education is mandated under Executive Order No. 1 of 2020 to promote skills development to fulfil the growing need in Kenya for quality and relevant skills across sectors and bridge the existing gap between the demand and supply of skills.

The State Department for Post Training and Skills Development in collaboration with the Chandaria Business Innovation and Incubation Center, Kenyatta University are pleased to announce a call for applications for the National Youth Innovators Entrepreneurship Training Program to be delivered virtually. Successful applicants will be given the opportunity to gain entrepreneurial skills that will enable them to build successful commercial ventures from their innovations.

Requirements for the Programme

For admission to the programme, an applicant must;

• Be aged between 18 – 35 years.
• Be proficient in Computer skills.
• Have developed an innovation in any of the following areas: health, housing, agriculture, manufacturing, engineering, ICT, Energy.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit ONLINE their CV (Curriculum Vitae), a brief outline of the innovation (1 page) and a copy of their nationa ID/Passport to the Director, Chandaria Business Innovation and Incubation Center, Kenyatta University.

For enquiries on the programme, please contact: Director, Chandaria Business Innovation and Incubation Center, Kenyatta University, Phone Number: 0202 8703870.

The closing date for applications is 30th November 2020. Women and persons with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply and also indicate so in their applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Staff Writer

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