Apprenticeship Opportunities

Are you looking to become a technically skilled professional in the plumbing or electrical trades – with the soft skills to help you succeed?

The PropelA Dual Apprenticeship Program, based at Don Bosco Boys Town – Karen, is now accepting applications for its fourth cohort!

PropelA is a groundbreaking vocational training project in Kenya that equips young individuals with essential professional skills for the construction sector.

The PropelA Dual Apprenticeship Initiative is a flagship skills development program which promotes an employer – led dual apprenticeship system for the construction sector in Kenya. The project seeks to find lasting solutions to the rising demand and low supply of qualified technical skills in the market particularly, the plumbing and electrical trades. The apprentices gain relevant skills training through the combination of two learning locations :on-the-job-training in companies and theoretical learning. The training model is organized in a way that the apprentices will work in the private partner company for 3 weeks a month under the mentorship of designated company mentors and will attend the TVET school 1 week a month at Don Bosco Boys Town – Karen.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• 18 – 24 years of age
• KCSE Certificate (Minimum D+)
• Demonstrated interest in plumbing or electrical trades
• Learning will take place in-company and in school at Don Bosco Boys Town – Karen
• MUST commit to a 2-year apprenticeship program
• MUST reside in Nairobi County

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• On-job training with leading companies
• Personalized mentorship from industry experts
• Learn with the latest technology in high-end workshops
• Boost your employability (80% of PropelA’s first cohort (76 apprentices) are now employed)
• Join a a training with proven excellence (Plumbing and electrical 2024 WorldSkills Kenya winners were from PropelA

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3RD AUGUST 2025