Last week, Moringa School held its annual Career Fair and second graduation ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya. The event provided an excellent platform for students to connect with a diverse range of potential employers and explore the latest career opportunities in the tech industry. The graduation ceremony celebrated the achievements of four hundred and ninety students who received certificates in software engineering, data science, data visualization, and product design. The Principal Secretary of the State Department Vocational Education and Training, Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, had the honor of presenting the certificates to the graduates.
One of the key highlights of this year’s career fair was its theme, ” ‘Tech’ your career into your hands,” which emphasized empowering participants to take control of their career paths. The fair featured a career hub where attendees had the opportunity to visit employer booths, engage in fireside chats, attend workshops, and participate in corporate master classes. These activities enabled both current students and graduates to showcase their skills and abilities while gaining valuable insights from industry professionals. The fair aimed to support attendees in shaping their own career trajectories by providing practical job and industry guidance.
Moringa School is not only recognized as Kenya’s Tech Talent Hub for recruitment agencies, corporates, and global tech giants but also as an institution that offers a practical curriculum aligned with job readiness. The school’s mission is to equip students with the necessary skills to excel in the digital economy. In line with this mission, the Career Fair offered customized opportunities for tech enthusiasts to explore open positions, gain a deeper understanding of their skills’ market value, and upskill themselves in Africa’s rapidly evolving tech talent landscape. The industry undergoes constant change, making it essential for individuals to stay up to date with the latest developments.
To further support students and alumni, Moringa School has a dedicated Career Support Department. This department offers various services, including job search assistance and networking opportunities through events like Career Fairs and Networking sessions. These initiatives enable students and graduates to expand their professional networks, explore career options, and enhance their employability.
The event’s chief guest, Mitchell Baker, CEO of the Mozilla Foundation, expressed her honor to be part of the occasion and commended Moringa School for its commitment to preparing students for the job market as technology professionals. She emphasized the importance of partnerships with organizations like Moringa School to foster Africa’s tech talent growth.
Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, the Principal Secretary of the State Department, Vocational Education and Training, highlighted the government’s focus on promoting and supporting youth employment and vocational training. She commended Moringa School for its efforts in ensuring that students are equipped with the right skills to meet the demands of the current job market through transformative tech-based learning.
Snehar Shah, CEO of Moringa School, expressed confidence in the graduates’ ability to secure opportunities aligned with their skills and qualifications. He emphasized the strength of Moringa School’s programs and the valuable skills students acquire, enabling them to thrive in the competitive and ever-changing world of technology. According to Shah, Moringa School students possess the qualities and expertise that employers seek.
Stephen Gathai, a recent Moringa School graduate with a background in finance, shared his perspective on the role of data scientists in driving innovation and success in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. He emphasized the shift from qualitative to quantitative auditing, where the use of data has become crucial.
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