State Department of Vocational Education and Training PS Dr Esther Thaara Muoria on Thursday graced the second graduation of Moringa School which was marked with a Career Fair.
The two events were held at the Oshwal Center in Nairobi.
In line with its mission “To build talent and opportunities through transformative tech-based learning experiences” the Career Fair provided an opportunity for students to meet and network with a broad range of potential employers and explore today's leading-edge career options in tech today.
PS Muoria expressed government commitments to programs that support the creation of youth employment.
She said the State will work with schools such as Moringa to better the lives of residents.
“We are keen on the promotion and support of youth employment and vocational training. I am immensely encouraged by the work Moringa, a leading TVET, continues to do to ensure that their students have the right skills for the current job market by delivering transformative tech-based learning," she said.
Chief Guest Mitchell Baker, CEO of Mozilla Foundation said its organisation will always be ready for partnership with schools like Moringa.
Baker said there is a need to ensure graduates are ready for the Job market.
“I am honoured to be here and to be part of such a wonderful occasion that continues to enhance our partnership with Moringa School. We at Mozilla are keen on enhancing partnerships with brands like Moringa that are focused on ensuring that their students leave ready for the job market as technology professionals joining Africa's tech Talent," Baker said.
Four hundred and ninety students graduated with certificates in software engineering, data science, data visualization and product design. Certificates were handed over by the PS.
This year’s career fair themed, “Tech‟ your career into your hands” had a career hub allowing participants to visit booths from employers, representing a variety of industries, fireside chats, workshops and corporate master classes for students and graduates to showcase their skills and abilities.
The career fair gave support to the attendees in crafting their career pathways by providing current students with an opportunity to gain job and industry insights from employers and recruiters, directly contributing to their career planning.
Moringa School CEO Snehar Shah said the school is focused on not just being Kenya’s Tech Talent Hub for recruitment agencies, corporates and global tech giants but also providing its students with a practical curriculum that is outcomes-based and linked to job readiness.
Shah said Moringa School boasts of an employment rate of 85% for all job-seeking alumni within 12 months.
"We are confident in the strength of the programs and the skills acquired to help them land jobs in the cut-throat, ever-changing world that is Tech. Moringa School students have the edge that employers are looking for," he said.
Stephen Gathai, a recent graduate of Moringa School with an extensive experience in finance now pursuing a career in Data Science said:
“In a rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the contribution of Data Scientists plays a pivotal role in driving innovations and success. Currently, auditing has shifted from being qualitative to quantitative where the use of data is vast."
The Career Fair is curated with customized opportunities for techies to explore open positions, learn more about how their skills and qualifications rate them in the current job market and upskill their talent in Africa’s fastest-growing tech talent that is extremely dynamic.