NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 7 – A total of 30 trainees have graduated from CFAO Motors training program on soft skills, in-personal effectiveness and entrepreneurship.
The initiative, which was delivered through Toyota Kenya, was done at the Kakuma’s Kalobeyei Camp in Turkana County.
The trainees, drawn from the informal sector (Juakali) automobile sector, underwent a 3 months training.
“We are incredibly proud of our latest cohort of graduates from the Toyota Academy Kenya,” CFAO Motors Managing Director Arvinder Reel said.
“This cohort has demonstrated exceptional commitment and passion for the automotive industry, and we are confident that they will go on to make significant contributions to the industry.”
The training program was delivered through classroom-based sessions held at Toyota Kenya Academy and facilitated by CFAO Motors’ experienced trainers.
On-the-job training was provided by PWJ at the garage in Kalobeyei and other garages.
“Our partnership with CFAO Motors through their Foundation came as a blessing. It came at a time the markets were shifting and thirsty for new ideas, skills, and in debt research,” TVETA Deputy Director of Compliance & Enforcement Paul Wanyeki said.
“Toyota Kenya Academy has played a critical role in providing our trainees and instructors with new and emerging skills within the sector,” Wanyeki added.
The automotive industry in Kenya is a significant contributor to the country’s economy, providing employment opportunities and supporting economic growth.
Toyota academy was established to promote skills development and capacity building in the automotive industry in Kenya.
The TST21 program was designed to improve the skills and knowledge of the participants to enable them to provide higher-quality services to customers.
“The program enables those in the informal sector access to formal certification and recognition for their skills, thus enabling them to get a higher income and improve their economic stability, contributing to the development of the automotive industry in Kenya,” Chairman of Toyota Kenya Foundation Dennis Awori stated.
The TST21 is supported by the Government of Japan, UN Women, CFAO Motors Kenya, Toyota Kenya Foundation, and Peace Winds Japan.
