THURSDAY

NOVEMBER 23RD

NAIROBI

EMPLOYABILITY & CAREER PARTNERS JOINT BREAKFAST EVENT: INVEST IN SKILLS

hosted by (partner) TBC

DATE

THURSDAY, 23 Nov 2023

TIME

07:30-08:30

ROLE OF OFFICES OF CAREER SERVICES IN SHAPING STUDENTS' CAREER PATHS

in Partnership with LinkedIn and Office of Career Services, CUEA

DATE

23 Nov 2023,

TIME

08:30-9:30

SESSION PRESIDENT

Stewart Samkange, Higher Education Africa, Central & Eastern Europe, & Southeast Europe Leader, LinkedIn

SPEAKER

Dr. Margaret Muturi, Director Career Development and Mentoring Programs, KU: | Iris Irumva, MBA- Business strategist, Career and Leadership Coach, HR Expert, Executive Advisor

MODERATOR

Jane Gikonyo, Certified Career Analyst

CONTRIBUTION OF PROFESSIONAL AND CERTIFICATIONS BODIES IN COMPLEMENTING HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

in partnership with KASNEB

DATE

23 Nov 2023,

TIME

9:30-10:30

SESSION PRESIDENT

Prof. Nicholas K. Letting, CEO KASNEB;

SPEAKER

Preston Odera, CEO, ISACA Kenya Chapter FA Diana Muriuki, CEO, Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA) CHRP Grace Kaome, Human Resource & Administration Manager, FKE | Nita Kihiro, Daystar University Office of Career Services

MODERATOR

Eleen Montet Shollei- Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Learnly Africa

TEA BREAK

10:30-11:00

TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY; FUTURE OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES, TVET & HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE EA COMMUNITY

in partnership with Ministry of Youth Affairs, the Arts & Sports

DATE

23 Nov 2023,

TIME

11:00-12:00

Launch of the East African Youth Employability Policy Brief

Chief Guest & Session President

Hon. Ababu Namwamba,EGH- CS Youth Affairs & Sports

SPEAKER

H.E Martin M. Moshisho, Deputy Governor Kajiado County, Chairperson the Deputy Governor’s Forum | Prof. George Kimathi-Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs and Research at The Catholic University of Eastern Africa | Lillian Ngala, Group Head of Human Resources, Diamond Trust Bank ; | Simon Murimi- Ajira Digital, Jobs Resources and Training Manager, eMobilis Mobile Technology Institute

MODERATOR

Philip Pande-Executive Director, CCA

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EVOLVING CAREER: ENTREPRENEURSHIP, MENTORSHIP AND CAREER GROWTH

in partnership with Britam

DATE

23 Nov 2023,

TIME

12:00-13:00

SPOTLIGHT ON BEST PRACTICE

The Role of Alumni and Industry Mentorship Essential Skills | Career Fairs & Networking | CBC, CBT

Session President

Dr. Beatrice Inyangala-Principal Secretary University Education, Kenya

SPEAKER

Prof. Dr. Bernard Batinic- Work, organizational, and media psychology expert at JKU Linz. | Lilian Bagambe-Career and Business Coach, Uganda | Achie Ojany- Alai-Essential Skills Afubwa Musumu , Director, Career and Alumni Services, Mount Kenya University Dr. Caroline Wanjiku Munene, John Maxwell Certified Executive Program Leader Consulting LTD

MODERATOR

Susan Nyotta, Britam Micro-insurance

LUNCH BREAK

13:00 - 14:00

ASSESSING THE NET IMPACT OF MENTAL HEALTH ON CAREER PATHS OF STUDENTS AND INDUSTRY TRANSITION OF GRATUATES

in Partnership with Chiromo Mental Health Hospital

DATE

23 Nov 2023,

TIME

14:00 - 15:00

SESSION PRESIDENT

TBD

SPEAKER

Dr. Rose Ngondi, Head of Training & Research Chiromo Hospital Amb. Maryben Omollo, CEO Maryben Foundation, Transformative Speaker, Mental Health Coach Clare Akoth, Student Mental Health Champion, Maseno University

MODERATOR

Anne Kaloki- Wellness Advisor, HealthX Africa

ENTRENCHING ETHICS , VALUES & INTEGRITY IN SKILLING EAST AFRICA’S NEXT GENERATION OF PUBLIC & PRIVATE SECTOR LEADERS

in Partnership with TBD

DATE

23 Nov 2023,

TIME

15:00-16:00

SESSION PRESIDENT

CPA John Lolkoloi, Director, Ethics & Leadership, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya

SPEAKER

Ms. Esther Muchiri, Vice-Chair, CPSB, Kirinyaga, Legal Advisor to the 47 CPSBS in Kenya, Lecturer of Laws at CUEA, Sr. Dr. Veronica Jemanyur Rop, ASE Senior Lecturer at CUEA-Nairobi-Centre for Social Justice and Ethics Rev. Prof. Clement Chinkamboka Ageguuni Mawawa Ecclesiastical Faculty of Theology and Senior Researcher

MODERATOR

Mr. Samuel Otieno, Managing Director & Principal Officer NCBA Bancassurance (E.A), NCBA Group and Ordained Pastor

THE IMPACT OF ON-CAMPUS INNOVATION HUBS; SHOWCASING & PITCHING STUDENT-FOUNDED START-UPS

in partnership with IBM, UiPath and African Centre for Data Science & Analytics

DATE

23 Nov 2023,

TIME

16:00-17:00

SPOTLIGHT ON EMERGING TRENDS

Cultivating Innovation & Start-up Culture TVETS as Maker Spaces Pitching on-campus solutions for funding Integrating In-school and out-of-school Innovation Hubs

SESSION PRESIDENT

Sheena Raikundalia- Director, UK-Kenya Tech Hub

SPEAKER

Mr. Mukhtar Ogle-OGW EBS Secretary Strategic Initiatives Mr. Elisha Bwatuti, SBDC Strathmore/USIU Daniel Ochieng- Business Development & Management Consultant-Africa Market Penetration Strathmore University, Uganda;

MODERATOR

Erick Nyamwaro, Founder STEM Impact Centre

STUDY ABROAD (OPPORTUNITIES, APPLICATION, AND FUNDING)

in partnership with Unicaf & Education Hungary

DATE

23 Nov 2023,

TIME

17:00-17:30

SPOTLIGHT ON EMERGING TRENDS

Cultivating Innovation & Start-up Culture TVETS as Maker Spaces Pitching on-campus solutions for funding Integrating In-school and out-of-school Innovation Hubs

SESSION PRESIDENT

Samson Kithika- Business Development Manager, Unicaf

SPEAKER

Caroline Kithama (Consult. Psychol, MPH), Head of Office, Education Hungary, Regional Office | Bob Mwiti, Co-Founder, Kenya Airlift Program;

MODERATOR

Ms. Judy Mwaniki

YOUTH IN AGRIBISNESS AND GREEN JOBS SHOWCASE

in partnership with KCB Foundation

DATE

23 Nov 2023,

TIME

17:00-17:45

SESSION PRESIDENT

SPEAKER

Mr. Bernard Baraza, Deputy Chief of Party, KCB Foundation

MODERATOR

Mr. Fredrick Angienda, Founder & CEO BAYE

SPEED DATING WITH RECRUITERS, CEOs, HR MANAGERS

in Partnership with HR Consultants

DATE

23 Nov 2023,

TIME

17:30-18:00

SESSION PRESIDENT

Perminus Wainaina, CEO - Corporate Staffing Services -Recruitment & HR Consultant;

SPEAKER

Emmanuel Mutuma, Former CEO ,Brighter Monday Kenya

MODERATOR

Jay Walenga- CEO Jay CVs

CLOSING CEREMONY

18:00 - 20:00

GALA DINNER & UONGOZI CAREER AWARDS 2023

Sponsored by TBC

Networking Cocktail & Happy Hour Entertainment

Welcome & Background

Livingstone Makori-Founder Corporate Career Academy

 

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