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of more than 1,500 organizations and organization. In addition, they have to  4433
individuals balance the dual roles of skills delivery
and technical service provision. to move to where opportunities
Kahihu says that all services are are and to seek help whenever
provided for free or at a very small Looking to the future, Kahihu needed, there is an opportunity
registration fee. The money is used outlines two visions he has for the to earn a living either through
to defray partner expenses. This organization. He wants CAP YEI to employment or self-employment.”
encourages many youths, especially be the premier private employability
those from less fortunate backgrounds. skills provider organization in Kenya.

In terms of technological Secondly, CAP YEI will be a much
applications, the organization uses a smaller organization specializing
digital delivery platform as an aid to in providing skills and support to
classroom training. In addition they enable others to apply market based,
have invested in an SMS mass mailing demand driven skills training and
platform for communicating with youth support.
members, parents and partners. They
also have an in-house MIS that is used He notes that in both scenarios,
to gather data for M&E purposes. CAP YEI will have expanded
beyond Kenya to reach at least 5
“Many people think TVET is inferior more countries in Africa through
education and a waste of time. This international partnerships.
perception has to change if we are to
make any progress in development and Assured by success of the model,
addressing youth unemployment,” he Mastercard Foundation has extended
stresses. its sponsorship for an additional
five years. CAP YEI is expanding its
CAP YEI has been facing challenges network of partners and training
since the beginning. Skepticism was centers with the latest branches
the biggest challenge at the start placed in Lodwar, Narok, Embu, Lamu
but they have managed to conquer and Ukunda.
it. This was because the model was
new to employers and the market. Kahihu chides the youth to seek
Kahihu points out that the major opportunities, for they are all over.
challenge today is how to meet the “For any young person in Kenya
high expectations placed on the willing to work hard, to take a risk,
to start at the bottom if necessary,

CAP YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INSTITUTE

CAP YEI is an NGO that trains and supports vulnerable young people to secure employment or start
businesses. With a network of 20 training institutions we are able to reach most parts of Kenya. We
offer training in more than 14 courses including:

Hospitality, Customer Relations and Sales Electrical & Electronics Carpentry and Joinery

Industrial Garment Manufacturing Floriculture Building and Construction Automobile

Security Systems and Guarding Information Technology Enabled Services Clearing and Forwarding

Hair Dressing& Beauty Therapy Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Leather Works Technology

HOW YOU CAN MAKE US YOUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTION

If you need to hire honest highly motivated young workers for your business give us a call.
If you desire to mentor young people and help them succeed,we have a place for you.
We can also create customized solutions for your business through dedicated training or linking our
youth led businesses to your supply chain.
Call Dennis at: 0720 825 460, or email : dennis@capyei.org, 7th Floor Victoria Plaza,Westlands, www.capyei.org