Skills Gap Analysis For Graduates

2011 / 2012

Republic of Kenya

Skills Gap Analysis for Graduates of Youth Polytechnics,
Vocational Training Centres
& Out-Of-School Youth

Youth Employment Regional Programme
2011 / 2012

Content
Abbreviations and Acronyms iii Foreword vi
Acknowledgements viii
Executive Summary ix Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Situation Analysis
1.2 Current Initiatives
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Scope of Work
1.5 Study Approach and Methodology
1.6 Limitations
1.7 Structure of the Report

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Chapter 2: Capacity of Yps and Vtcs 12

2.1 An Overview of YP and VTC Sector
2.2 Infrastructure
2.3 Distribution of YPs and VTCs
2.4 Old Curriculum
2.5 The Changing Trends in YP and VTC Sector
2.6 Demand for Training YPs and VTCs
2.7 New Curriculum
2.8 Staff Capacities and Capabilities
2.9 Findings on Current Status
2.10 Observations
2.11 Proposed Interventions

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Chapter 3: Current Labour Force Situation

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3.1 Transition of School Leavers
3.2 Current Job Creation Trends
3.3 Existing Skills and Competency Levels

Chapter 4: Existing Skill Gaps

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4.1 Skills Development
4.2 Global Trends and Best Practice in Skill Development
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4.3 Skill Gap Analysis and Process
4.4 Findings on Skills Gap Analysis
4.5 Recommended Remedies

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Chapter 5: Future Market Skill Requirements

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Future Skill Requirement Trends
The Youth and Economic Development
BAACH & Value Chain Activities
Findings on Out-of-School Youths
Untapped/underutilized Resources
Short-term and long-term training programmes
Proposed interventions

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Chapter 6: Conclusion and Recommendations

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6.1 Conclusion 6.2 Recommendations

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