Tag: employability
Enhancing Graduate Employability through Employers’ Engagement in Work-Integrated Learning in Tanzanian Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions

Enhancing Graduate Employability through Employers’ Engagement in Work-Integrated Learning in Tanzanian Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions

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Lilian Otieno – College of Business Educations, Department of Business Administration, Dodoma, Tanzania Petro Maziku – College of Business Education, Department of Business Administration, Mwanza, Tanzania Robert G. Mashenene – College of Business Education, Department of Marketing, Dar es salaam, Tanzania Email: lilianomendaoti@gmail.com Abstract: Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) fundamentally is a pillar for improving employability among…

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Aligning University Pedagogy to Competency-based Curriculum Reforms: Evidence-Informed Strategies and Implications for Graduate Skills and Employability

Aligning University Pedagogy to Competency-based Curriculum Reforms: Evidence-Informed Strategies and Implications for Graduate Skills and Employability

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Luben Elia Mugarura, Fredrick Ssempala, Denis Sekiwu, Florence Kirabo Nampijja & Athanansio BashaijaKabale University, P.O. Box 317, Kabale, Ugandahttps://orcid.org/0009-0008-9525-0366Email: lubenelia@gmail.com Abstract: Since 2010, competency-based curriculum (CBC) reforms have increasingly influenced education systems worldwide, prompting alignment of university pedagogy to competency-oriented learning to strengthen graduate skills and employability. However, evidence suggests persistent gaps between CBC intentions…

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Entry-level Recruitment of University Graduates in Kenya: An Analysis of Service Sector Employers’ Preferences

Entry-level Recruitment of University Graduates in Kenya: An Analysis of Service Sector Employers’ Preferences

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Charles Nyandusi – Moi University Peter Barasa – Alupe University Ruth Otunga – Moi University Email: charlesnyandusi@gmail.com/ barasap@gmail.com/ rotunga@gmail.com Abstract: This paper presents and discusses the results of a study whose purpose was to answer the question: which degrees, institutions, and recruitment channels do service sector employers prefer when selecting university graduates for entry-level positions…

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A Model for Developing Soft Skills among Education Students towards Success as Teachers

A Model for Developing Soft Skills among Education Students towards Success as Teachers

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Chepkwony Amon, Catherine Amimo & Elizabeth RoleUniversity of Eastern Africa, BaratonSchool of Education Humanities and Social SciencesEmail: amonchh1@gmail.com Abstract: Kenya now has a growing number of private universities offering various degrees, including education. This suggests a large outflow of graduates into the highly competitive job market. In response, private universities have adopted the soft skills…

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Lecturers’ Perception on the Extent of Development of Soft Skills among Education Students in Private Universities in Western Kenya

Lecturers’ Perception on the Extent of Development of Soft Skills among Education Students in Private Universities in Western Kenya

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Chepkwony Amon, Catherine Amimo & Elizabeth RoleSchool of Education, Humanities and Social SciencesUniversity of Eastern Africa, BaratonEmail: amonchh1@gmail.com Abstract: Currently, Kenya is recording an increase in the number of private universities offering various bachelor’s degree programs including education. This suggests that there is a high number of education graduates released into a very competitive job…

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