Foundation For Technical Education
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| Founded | 2003 |
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| Type | Education Foundation |
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The Foundation for Technical Education (FTE) is a philanthropic organization based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Overview
[edit]Francis Brochon, a French electronics engineer and entrepreneur, founded FTE in 2003.
FTE works with developing countries that are in need of technical training.
The FTE Education Model
[edit]FTE has developed a 5-step education model emphasizing the development of employable skills needed for a successful career as a technician.
The five principles of the FTE Education Model[1] are:
- Learning-by-doing: Student-centred training using modern learning technologies
- Best of both: Local teachers with international skills training
- Filling a need: Alignment with labour market demands
- Doers, not nerds: Business management and entrepreneurship skills training
- Meritocracy wins: Merit-based scholarships for young men and women
Projects
[edit]KIITEC
[edit]The Kilimanjaro International Institute for Telecommunications, Electronics and Computers (KIITEC) is the successful pilot education project introduced by FTE in 2004 that encompasses all five principles of the FTE Education Model.[2][3]
Based in Arusha, Tanzania, KIITEC is a leading technical education centre supplying skilled and competent technicians to meet the needs of local industries.[4] KIITEC is registered and accredited by the National Council for Technical Education. Successful graduates are awarded a 3-year National Technical Award Level Six (NTA-6) Diploma.[5]
Today, FTE works in collaboration with its partner ADEI who oversees and executes the on the ground actions of KIITEC through volunteering initiatives.[6]
Scaling Up
[edit]Negotiations are underway in Kenya, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda to work with existing technical education institutions.
The FTE Education Model relies on shared responsibilities based on international expertise but local ownership, entrusting the coordination and management to the local leadership team of the schools.
International Partners and Sponsors
[edit]To date, partnerships have been fostered with:
- Aide Développement Education International (ADEI)[7]
- Ingénieurs du Monde[8]
- Powertechnics Ltd[9]
- Schneider Electric Foundation[10]
- Schneider Electric Teachers[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Our Educational Model". Foundation for Technical Education. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ Selasini, Edward (15 May 2009). "KIITEC churns out another batch of hi-tech engineers". The Arusha Times. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "KIITEC Institute, Arusha, Tanzania". ICV Volunteers. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ Selasini, Edward (18 April 2005). "Arusha to host new technical institute by October". The Arusha Times. Archived from the original on 30 May 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ Lazaro, Happy (10 July 2010). "Tanzania: KIITEC Awards Best Students". The Arusha Times. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Recent Graduates Prepared to Enter Tanzania Business Community". TanzaniaInvest. 21 June 2009. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "ADEI" (in French). Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Ingénieurs du Monde" (in French). Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Power Technics". Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Schneider Electric Foundation". Schneider Electric. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Schneider Electric Teachers". Retrieved 18 November 2013.