Busia County Apprenticeship Training Policy 2020

Abstract

A strong, dynamic, responsive, and empowered youth is critical in catalyzing and driving the transformations envisioned in the Constitution of Kenya 2010,The big four agenda of government (2018-2022) the Kenya Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals This Policy is a demonstration of the county’s commitment in spearheading multi-dimensional approaches and initiatives to address the challenges currently facing our youth, while optimizing the several strengths and opportunities that the youth present. This policy which has been formed by current realities in the county places an obligation on the youth to be value driven, agile protagonists of their own development and not merely recipients of government and or other development partners support The most significant primacies that the policy proposes is focus on the marginalized and vulnerable youth and enhance decent workplace for the master craft persons. The route of developing this policy was inclusive through involvement of youth partners and stakeholders through consultative and participatory processes. This comprised of County Public participation and stakeholder validation forums and workshops, executive meetings, technical services and professional facilitation and multi-sectorial working groups by relevant policy teams. It’s important to note that success in the implementation of the Policy shall require a multi-faceted approach and support from all stakeholders in the youth agenda. The youth themselves; all youth serving organizations and groups; development partners; families and the larger society; private sector; Development partners and the County Government of Busia; shall play a leading role in the realization of the aspirations of the Policy