Markham Review: NC involved in partnership to support a stronger, younger workforce in Kenya

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A partnership between Niagara College, Seneca College and the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, with support from the Mastercard Foundation and Colleges & Institutes Canada, to support the Young Africa Works in Kenya – Youth Employability Through Technical and Vocation Education and Training (TVET) program made the news on April 1.

The program aims to create work opportunities for young people in Kenya in five sectors including manufacturing, affordable housing, universal health, food security and digital technology. NC, along with the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, will provide expertise on gender issues, curriculum development and training.

Seneca’s release was picked up by several news outlets in the York Region and in publications including The Canadian Business Journal and Canadian Insider. The release was also posted by US media including The Buffalo News, The Boston Herald and Yahoo! Finance.

Read the coverage in the Markham Review here.

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