The Kenyan delegation concluded the 5-day study trip by visiting the Vocational College of Machinery and Irrigation (VCMI)which is public TVET College located in Đồng Nai Province. VCMI demonstrated a good example of how green TVET is embedded in training. Sustainability runs through the system, with programmes integrating environmental modules, efficient use of energy and materials and the application of digital tools and AI to optimise training and reduce waste.
The scale is equally notable, with over 5,500 trainees and programmes aligned to international standards, including Germany and Australia. Strong partnerships with GIZ, JICA, Denmark and European TVET networks have anchored both quality and global relevance, while positioning the institution as a regional centre of excellence, recognised even by UNESCO. The discipline of trainees is also evident, with a strong culture of responsibility and respect in the training workshop deliberately built into training and reflected in their readiness for the labour market.
For Kenya, this affirms the strong foundation already in place in greening TVET, while pointing to the importance of deepening implementation embedding it more consistently across curricula, leveraging digital tools for efficiency and quality and strengthening partnerships to translate into real capability. Equally, shaping the right work attitudes remains critical, as competitiveness is defined as much by mindset as it is by technical competence.