About the Conference
Building Skills initiative adds valuable experience to students and participants by providing:
Building Skills for Global Competitiveness Conference offers interactive and insightful discussions, practical workshops, and mentorship sessions tailored to equip students, high school graduates, tertiary and university students and young professionals with the necessary skills to thrive in a global economy.
As part of NIEF, the conference addresses the critical skills gap, bridging academic knowledge with real-world application. Participants get to learn about career and academic options and gain insights into emerging fields, entrepreneurship, and the skills required to navigate the dynamic job market. With the involvement of industry experts, the conference provides actionable advice on fostering innovation, personal branding, leadership, and adaptability – key drivers of global competitiveness.
By integrating these vital conversations, NIEF continues its legacy of empowering Kenya's youth, ensuring that students are not only prepared for their next academic steps but are also equipped to succeed as entrepreneurs and professionals in a global landscape.
The introduction of the Building Skills for Global Competitiveness initiative at the Nairobi International Education Fair (NIEF) marks a significant enhancement to the event's long-standing legacy of 26 years.
Alignment with Global Standards
The initiative promotes the importance of equipping students with skills that meet international standards, ensuring they are competitive in a global job market, focusing on skills that are in demand worldwide, and helping students understand what employers are looking for, making their education more relevant and impactful.
Enhanced Learning Opportunities
Through Workshops and Seminars led by industry experts, providing students with practical insights and hands-on experience in various fields.
Adaptability to Change
It prepares students to adapt to rapidly changing industries by fostering a mindset geared toward continuous improvement and learning.
Skill Assessments
Participants can engage in assessments that identify their strengths and areas for development, enabling them to tailor their skill-building efforts accordingly.
Bridging the Skills Gap
through collaboration between educational institutions and industries, ensuring that curricula align with current and future job market needs where employer share feedback on the skills gap
Comprehensive Skill Development
Integration of both technical skills and essential soft skills development, preparing students for various challenges in their future careers including emphasizes on entrepreneurship, encouraging students to develop innovative thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for creating and managing successful businesses.
Ideal Networking Platforms
For students to gain access to interact with professionals and potential employers, which can lead to internships, job offers, and mentorship.
Increased Employment Readiness
Through career guidance and mentorship, helping students navigating the transition from education to employment and understand the expectations of the workplace.
Empowering, inspiring and motivating youth
By showcasing success stories that inspire students to pursue their passions and understand the potential impact of their skills on their communities and the economy
Promotes Inclusivity
The focus on building skills for global competitiveness includes efforts to reach marginalized groups, ensuring equitable access to opportunities for all students.
