About the institution

Oldoinyo Oibor Training Institute

A technical and vocational training institution in Loitokitok Town, behind KPLC, focused on transformative skills, innovation and labour-market readiness.

Trainees standing at the entrance of Oldoinyo Oibor Training Institute

About the institution

Oldoinyo Oibor Training Institute (OOTI) trains young people and adults in technical, vocational and digital skills. The institute emphasises demand-driven training, transformative technical skills, employability, self-employment, digital literacy, entrepreneurship, information technology, innovation and labour-market readiness.

Motto: We lead, inspire and bring difference.

Mission

TO PROVIDE QUALITY TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES THAT EQUIPS TRAINEES WITH KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES AND ATTITUDES RELEVANT FOR THE LABOUR MARKET LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY.

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Vision

TO BE A LEADING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN THE PROVISION OF QUALITY TECHNICAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TRAINING.

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Training philosophy

Training at OOTI is practical and competency-based. Learners spend time in workshops and computer laboratories so that what they learn can be applied directly at work or in their own enterprise.

Technical & vocational education

Programmes are structured for artisan grades and competency-based levels, preparing trainees for assessment by the recognised examination bodies used for each course.

Digital skills

Digital literacy runs through the institute. Trainees build computing, online work and modern workplace skills alongside their trade.

Entrepreneurship

Courses are designed with self-employment in mind, so graduates can start and run their own service businesses in their communities.

Employability

Training is demand-driven and shaped around what employers in the region and beyond are looking for.

Self-employment

Many graduates work independently in plumbing, electrical installation, beauty and computing services. The institute prepares learners for that path.

OOTI trainer speaking with secondary school students during an outreach session