Seneca partnership develops new curriculum in Kenya | MyNews | Seneca Students

From left: Chris Dudley, Director, Entrepreneurship, and Mary Bantug, International Partnerships Project Manager, Seneca International, pose for a picture in Kenya, Africa.

Through the Young Africa Works Kenya: Youth Employability Through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program, Seneca has partnered with Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia Community College to develop curriculum for the fisheries and aquaculture sector in Kenya.

This summer, Chris Dudley, Director, Entrepreneurship, and Mary Bantug, International Partnerships Project Manager, Seneca International, travelled to Kenya to connect with stakeholders and industry partners to identify and explore priorities and emerging trends in the sector.

“After the last few years of only being able to see our partners virtually, it was amazing and almost surreal to spend time together and connect with partners in Kenya,” said Ms. Bantug.

As part of this partnership, Seneca will be working with institutional partners, The Kisumu National Polytechnic and Mawego Technical Training Institute to create and develop curriculum and courses that will allow graduates to support Kenya’s fisheries and aquaculture industry.

“The connection we’ve made at the schools, along with engaging with partners in the broader Kenya ecosystem, has allowed us to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the current state and goals,” said Mr. Dudley. “This knowledge will guide us as we build out the deliverables of this initiative.”

The Young Africa Works Kenya initiative aims to provide five million young Kenyans with access to dignified and fulfilling work over the next five years. Young Africa Works Kenya is aligned to the country’s economic priorities, as well as the digital economy.

This is Seneca International’s fourth development project in Kenya. Visit Seneca International’s web page to learn more.