Mawella Vocational Training Centre (VTC) is a college dedicated to equipping students with practical vocational skills that prepare them for self-employment and the global labor market. We offer training in a wide range of technical fields, including Carpentry, Business Entrepreneurship, Welding, Electrical Installation, Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Auto Electric, Tailoring & Embroidering, Plumbing and Pipe Fitting, as well as Computer short courses.
Our History
Mawella VTC was founded in 1993 through the collaborative efforts of the citizens of URU South Ward, Father Christopher Okoth (then priest of Mawella Catholic Church), and Mr. Josef Luelf, a German donor representing the organization “Project Christopher”.
The college began with one program – Carpentry – and 15 male students. Today, Mawella VTC has expanded to offer nine (9) core programs:
- Electrical Installation
- Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Auto Electric
- Welding & Fabrication
- Embroidering & Tailoring
- Carpentry
- Plumbing & Pipe Fitting
- ICT
- Food & Beverage Service & Sales
In addition, the college provides short courses such as:
- Solar Energy (Umeme Jua)
- Driving (Udereva)
- Computer Application
- Electrical Motorcycle (Kuunganisha Pikipiki Za Umeme)
- Welding (Kuunganisha Vyuma)
- Electrical Installation
- Cookery (Mapishi)
- Tailoring (Ushonaji)
Our Facilities & Workshops
Mawella VTC has modern workshops equipped to meet current market demands. These include:
- Wood Workshop
- Metal Workshop
- Motor Mechanics Workshop
- Plumbing Workshop
- Domestic Electrical Installation Workshop
- Tailoring & Embroidering Workshop
Our workshops not only provide hands-on training but also produce high-quality products that are sold to the community. This helps sustain the college and supports daily operational expenses.