Creating Lasting Impact
Equipping youth with skills for self-reliance, employment, and community transformation.
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Food 4 Skills
A social enterprise linking training with sustainability through food production and sales to fund more scholarships.
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Skill Her Program
Empowering women and girls facing unique social and cultural challenges through vocational training and mentorship.
Our Programs
About Laikipia Skills & Talent Training Institute
Fully Registered & Accredited
Our Mission
Laikipia Skills and Talent Training Institute is a fully registered and accredited non-profit vocational training college dedicated to empowering vulnerable youth. Our mission is to break the vicious cycle of poverty and restore dignity through practical, hands-on skills training.
We offer highly marketable courses designed to meet today's job market demands, including:
- Hair and Beauty, Hospitality, Baking and Pastry
- ICT, Plumbing, Electrical Installation
- Videography, Photography, Leadership
- Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy
By combining technical skills with personal development, we equip our trainees to become self-reliant, employable, and responsible contributors to their communities and the wider economy.
Our Programs
Comprehensive initiatives designed to empower vulnerable youth through skills training and support
Skills of Hope Program
Our flagship access initiative designed to remove financial barriers for vulnerable youth through full and partial scholarships.
Skill Her Program
Empowering women and girls facing unique social and cultural challenges through vocational training and mentorship.
Food 4 Skills Program
A social enterprise linking training with sustainability through food production and sales to fund more scholarships.
Baking 4 Skills Program
A bakery social enterprise producing quality baked goods while providing hands-on training and funding scholarships.
Ajira Konnect Program
Bridging the gap between training and employment through internships, job placements, and business start-up support.
Youth Conversation Program
Mentoring youth to navigate challenges like peer pressure and substance abuse while developing leadership and life skills.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide our mission and daily operations
Dignity
We believe every individual deserves respect, purpose, and the opportunity to thrive.
Empowerment
We equip youth with skills and confidence to shape their own future.
Excellence
We uphold high standards in training, professionalism, and service delivery.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Innovation
We embrace creativity and practical solutions aligned with market needs.
Inclusivity
We prioritize access to skills training for vulnerable and marginalized youth.
Community Impact
We exist to create lasting social and economic transformation.
Our Impact in Action
See how we're transforming lives through skills training and empowerment
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- Training
- Graduation
- Enterprise
Our Partners & Supporters
Collaborating with organizations and individuals who share our vision for youth empowerment
