The Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI) will run a three-day virtual career guidance training for career guidance teachers in primary, junior and senior schools from 24 to 26 August 2026. The course aims to equip teachers with practical tools for learner profiling, CBE-linked pathway advice and engagement strategies to guide Grade 9 learners through critical senior school and subject selection decisions.
Key Takeaways
- The training runs virtually from 24–26 August 2026 and targets career guidance teachers across all school levels.
- Participants will learn tools for identifying student interests, building comprehensive learner profiles, and mapping choices to labour-market trends.
- The programme aligns career pathways with Competency-Based Education (CBE) and helps schools set up career desks and stakeholder engagement plans.
- A nominal registration fee is charged and participants must have a reliable digital device and internet access to attend.
Why this KEMI career guidance training matters now
Grade 9 learners will soon make major decisions on tracks, subjects and senior schools. These choices shape future study and career paths. The training provides teachers with evidence-based methods to advise learners and reduce misplacement. By preparing teachers to interpret curriculum designs and labour-market signals, schools can support clearer, better-informed student choices.
The institutional role of KEMI
KEMI is the Ministry of Education’s capacity-building agency for education managers and teachers. The institute delivers training, research and consultancy to strengthen school systems. This focused career guidance programme builds on KEMI’s mandate to improve teacher competencies and is delivered under recognised quality standards.
Objectives and core competencies
The course offers practical competencies that teachers can apply immediately in school settings:
- Identifying interests and talents: Simple assessment frameworks to look beyond exam scores and spot strengths.
- Career information and exploration: How to present current career options and emerging jobs to learners and parents.
- Learner profiling: Building short, living profiles capturing academic performance, skills and aspirations.
- Labour-market awareness: Interpreting local and global trends so guidance links to real job opportunities.
- CBE alignment: Translating Competency-Based Education outcomes into practical senior school pathway advice.
- Stakeholder engagement: Methods to involve parents, industry and community in career activities.
- School-based career programmes: Steps to create career desks, mentorship days and resource centres.
Who should attend
The training targets:
- Career guidance teachers in primary and junior schools
- Career guidance teachers in senior schools
Heads of institutions and principals were asked to support nominations and ensure institutional participation.
Virtual delivery and participation requirements
The training will be delivered online over three days. To participate effectively, teachers should prepare the following:
- A digital device (laptop, desktop or tablet) and a stable internet connection.
- A quiet workspace for the scheduled sessions and active participation in exercises.
- A small registration/certification fee to cover course administration.
How schools can use training outcomes
After the course, teachers should be able to set up or improve school career services. Practical uses include:
- Creating concise learner profiles that guide subject and school placement.
- Organising mentorship and career days that link students with industry professionals.
- Using CBE-aligned guidance to recommend pathways that develop core competencies.
Links to curriculum and exam resources
Teachers preparing to advise learners on senior school pathways will find curriculum and assessment resources useful. Relevant resources include CBE curriculum designs and dedicated senior school curriculum designs to help match subject choices to learning outcomes. For classroom-level practice and formative assessment tools, see the CBC exam practice resources.
Broader impact on learners and the education system
Well-trained career guidance teachers reduce educational misplacement and improve learner transitions. When guidance links to national skills demand, more students move into relevant technical, vocational and professional pathways that support employability. Over time, better guidance contributes to a more productive workforce and stronger alignment between schooling and the economy.
Conclusion
The KEMI virtual career guidance training is a timely capacity-building opportunity for teachers who advise learners at key decision points. By strengthening skills in learner profiling, CBE alignment and stakeholder engagement, the programme aims to improve senior school placement and long-term learner outcomes. Schools should encourage nominated teachers to register, secure the required digital setup, and apply course tools to support informed, skills-focused student choices.
