As part of the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), one of the project development objectives is to enhance access to TVET programs by offering training to students from the East African region, fostering regional integration. In alignment with this goal, Dire Dawa Polytechnic College, serving as the Regional Flagship TVET Institute, has strategically planned to welcome students from neighboring countries to provide short-term training in fields such as railway technology, electro-mechanical technology, and metal engineering technology.
In continuation of these efforts, the College recently received a second cohort of 10 regional students from Somalia under the EASTRIP priority program. These students underwent rigorous training in electronics and computer maintenance, subsequently completing the program and receiving certification. Notably, in the initial round, the college successfully graduated 16 regional students from Somalia through the EASTRIP priority program, further demonstrating its commitment to empowering students from the region.
By Mesay Tilahun, EASTRIP Project M and E Specialist