Tom Mboya university to foster government’s initiative with Germany in job creation

Written by Christine Odour

  The university to expand curriculum

Tom Mboya University received accreditation that permits it in offering international Training Centre for German language for level A1 to proficiency level  B 1. The program aim at equipping students with linguistic skills required in securing job opportunities in the Western Europe country.

The curriculum covers essential linguistic components such as grammar, reading, writing, vocabulary and conversational skills. After successfully completion of the course, students are required to take the B1 German language exam which is essential for obtaining  working visa in Germany. The university has established connections with German employers who are actively recruiting skilled employees a move to increase employment rate among graduates who have enrolled for the program.

Here comes an opportunity for the jobless youth

Tom Mboya University boasts of 700 students who have enrolled for the program and expected to travel to Germany in June this year for employment opportunities.

The University Language Program Coordinator Mr. Gordon Opiyo lauded Interior Permanent Secretary, Dr. Raymond Omollo for investing in the program leading to the successful accreditation of the university and the programs take-off.  PS Omollo through  “Widows’ empowerment Program” sponsored 1000 vulnerable students for a six-month course.

The government to address unemployment gaps

Earlier on,Kenya and Germany signed a comprehensive Agreement on sharing of Labor, Talent and Mobility in Berlin seeking to address the increasing demand for skilled labor in Germany in various sectors such as healthcare, engineering and information technology. A measure to create job opportunities for the graduates overseas.

Through this partnership, the Germany government has provided funding for language instructors, academic resources and access to standardized language tests which are recognized globally such as Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF) or Goethe-Zertifikat.

Students will  learn about the Germany culture, workplace etiquette and professional expectations equipping them with life skills and work experience while there.

One of the main advantages of this initiative is that it will enable Kenyan graduates to expand their expertise in Germany’s expanding labor market. The initiative also aligns with Kenya’s vision of reducing unemployment among the youth by creating opportunities for its young generation.

Doors of employment now open in Germany

The launch of the German language program at Tom Mboya University marks a milestone towards global career opportunities for Kenyan students and the initiative is set to transform the lives of many young professionals. As the program gains traction, it is expected to serve as a model for similar collaborations between Kenya and other countries ultimately leading to economic growth and international cooperation.

By Christine Odour

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