VISION
To be the premier gateway for global academic and industry partnerships, and a benchmark hub for internal instructional excellence, driving sustainable, high-impact TVET development.
MISSION
To empower trainers with world-class competencies and establish strategic global and local partnerships, ensuring industry-aligned, high-quality, and inclusive technical training that enhances the global competitiveness and economic self-reliance of our graduates.
MESSAGE FROM THE COORDINATOR
“Bridging the gap between TVET excellence and global industry standards by institutionalizing excellence in instructional practice and trainer professional development.”
Welcome to the Department of Linkages, International Partnerships (LIP), and the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC). At The Eldoret National Polytechnic (TENP), we believe that the quality of our graduates is a direct reflection of the synergy between our instructional depth and our global reach.
The TLC stands as the heart of pedagogical innovation, dedicated to transforming our trainers into world-class facilitators by institutionalizing excellence in instructional practice to match global standards. Simultaneously, our LIP division acts as the institutional gateway, building strategic international alliances to secure dual-training opportunities, facilitate modern trainer upskilling, and benchmark our curricula globally. Together, these divisions ensure our graduates are not just job-ready, but industry leaders.
Mr. David Chepkangor,
Linkages and International Partnerships / Teaching and Learning Coordinator / CBET Champion
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LINKAGES & INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS (LIP)
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Established: August 2025
TENP is committed to expanding global horizons for our trainers and trainees. The LIP division drives our Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) transition by cultivating strategic international alliances:
GLOBAL PARTNERS:
1) Australia (Signet): Automotive Diesel, fabrication, bricklaying, tiling, and ageing support.
2) Finland (VET Bridging): Harmonized TVET standards for global mobility.
3) Canada (CiCan): Young Africa Works youth entrepreneurship program.
4) Ireland (ATU): Mechanical Engineering and exchange programs.
5) Italy (PoliTo): Engineering and architectural innovation frameworks.
6) Germany (HIM): World-class Hospitality Management standards.
7) South Korea (KOICA): Dual training infrastructure and capacity building.
CORE FOCUS:
We manage international programs, secure global trainee placements, upskill trainers, align curricula with global benchmarks, and drive local youth, women, and MSME empowerment.
TEACHING AND LEARNING CENTRE (TLC)
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Established: October 2025
Operating under the Office of the Deputy Principal (Academics), the TLC is TENP’s internal hub for Continuous Professional Development (CPD), ensuring our pedagogy evolves with modern TVET demands.
CORE MANDATE:
Delivering mandatory professional development, inducting new trainers, supporting instructional design, and anchoring CBET integration.
FIVE PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE:
1. Trainer Capacity: Active learning and pedagogical skills (e.g., BOPPPS).
2. Community of Practice: Peer-to-peer learning and Master Trainer mentorship.
3. CBET Alignment: Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) development and industry engagement.
4. Technology Integration: Blended learning and LMS utilization.
5. Scholarship (SoTL): Micro-research to improve instructional delivery.
QUALITY ASSURANCE:
Utilizing digital trainee feedback and Trainer Needs Analysis (TNA) to continuously upskill our academic team.
