Workforce development key to unlocking youth employment, SMEs told
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 2 – Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to invest in workforce development as a sustainable way of addressing Kenya’s growing unemployment crisis. The call…..
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya are urged to prioritize workforce development as a crucial strategy to combat youth unemployment and foster economic growth.
- The main challenge identified is a lack of opportunities, not skills, for the educated Kenyan youth.
- The call was made by Atlanta Wamahia, Founder and Impact Strategy Director at Adroid Facilities Limited.
- SMEs can integrate training into their business models to provide practical experience and career progression for employees, improving productivity and creating a resilient workforce.
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