Wednesday, January 16, 2024 –
President William Ruto has begun the process of recognizing prior learning as
he seeks to get more people some jobs.
Skilled jobless
Kenyans without education certificates are now set to find ease in accessing
certification after Ruto's Cabinet approved the Policy on Recognition of Prior
Learning.
The policy aims to
recognize the life and working experiences that Kenyans have gained while in the
informal sector.
Similarly, the policy
also provides an avenue for the targeted Kenyans to apply for certification without
necessarily going through school.
According to the
Cabinet, the move will unlock more opportunities for Kenyans seeking
jobs and employment opportunities.
"The prior
learning policy is the bridge to facilitate the transition from informality to
formality as well as facilitating multi-entry/exit between the education system
and the labour market.
"This seminal
move is anticipated to open up a bountiful frontier of new opportunities for
the millions of hustlers who are the lifeblood of the Kenyan economy.
Additionally, Kenyans
already in employment will also apply for certification should they be needed
to get promotions and salary raises.
On the other hand, the
policy will also help those seeking admission to colleges, change a career
path, or advance in their education.
"Learning is an
individual's life in Kenya and most developing countries, is majorly through
non-formal and informal means, whether at work, at home, or elsewhere.
"However, the
current formal education system in Kenya is not geared to recognizing skills
acquired through non-formal and informal learning, hence an impediment to the
development and utilization of human capital," read the policy in part.
According to the
policy developed by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority, Kenyans will
apply for certification with the help of facilitators.
During the
application, one will provide various documentation, including evidence of
their work, in the informal sector.
Other requirements
include letters of recommendation, samples of a candidate's work and products,
videos and/or photographs of work activities, and skills logbooks.
Certificates issued in
seminars and testimonials from previous employers can also be submitted during
the application process.
The Kenyan DAILY POST.
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