The Ministry of Education through the State Department for post Training and Skills Development, whose part of the mandate is to provide Career Guidance and Counselling to students in all learning institutions, out of school, youth and Kenyan workforce; is collaborating with the industry and stakeholders to roll out digital support on career guidance and counselling with effect from 5th May, 2020.

Taking cognizant of the Covid-19 pandemic, this initiative will be done online through a WhatsApp platform. The support service will provide information on:

  1. New and emerging careers, future of work, and skills required by the job market.
  2. Choices of courses that align with requirements of the job market for high school students
  3. How to blend and re-invent careers through upskilling to align with the job market for TVET and university graduates, unemployed, retrenched workers and underemployed
  4. Interviewing, curriculum vitae, cover letter writing, psychometric tests, professional development courses and personal branding as part of job preparedness for the job market
  5. Addressing skills gap to meet the realities and requirements of a post Covid-19 job market for the Kenyan workforce
  6. Knowledge and awareness required by young people in order to pursue new opportunities and succeed in chosen careers
  7. Labour market that will encourage young people to develop a robust outlook, alongside the motivation and resilience to succeed.

The career support services will be provided by career coaches from the Industry digitally through WhatsApp number 0714501569. To participate in the initiative, one is required to add this number to their contacts and send the word ‘Career’ in a WhatsApp message to start receiving immediate career support through live interactions with experienced career experts from the Industry.

Students are invited to take advantage of this opportunity that will take place digitally commencing 5th May 2020. More information can be obtained from www.nationwidecareermonth.com.