HF Group, through HF Foundation has begun the process of incorporating artisan in its key project as part of its ongoing training and internship programme aimed at improving the quality of technical skills in the construction industry.
The programme, which was rolled out in partnership with the German Corporation for International Development (GIZ), supports trainees in selected institutions to gain hands-on training in occupations related to the construction sector and facilitates practical internship opportunities.
“Under this programme, we recently hosted a mentorship forum for 75 artisans at our Komarock Heights development in Nairobi who received certificates for having completed their 3 month internship training in the trades of masonry, plumbing, building and construction and electrical installation. We believe this approach will ensure competency based education and training which is demand driven and also promotes enterprise culture so as to offer a wide range of employment opportunities to the youth,” said Caroline Sikasa, HF Foundation Senior Programs Manager.
Through the Foundation, HF Group is the first private sector player to spearhead this Vision 2030 flagship project through partnerships with industry contractors such as Ultra Power Systems, Josil Construction Limited, Endeavors Company Limited, Aggregate Construction Limited and learning institutions such as Kenyatta University, Lamu Vocational training Centre, Ukunda Youth Polytechnic, Kisii National Polytechnic and Kaiboi Technical Training Institute.
Komarock heights has hosted skills development training for over 500 artisans since it broke ground in September 2015. The initiative builds on HF Foundation’s continued commitment to improve overall skills in the construction sector.
