Abstract
The main objective of this study was to investigate the challenging issues faced by church-based
training institutions in Eldoret municipality who offer dressmaking and tailoring skills to the youth.
Data was collected from 32 students and four teachers using questionnaire and from three managers and
eight students who have graduated using interview schedule and analyzed using statistics. The study
revealed that female trainees seek training to gain skill for paid or self-employment. It was also
revealed that the teachers were qualified and some trainees dropped out of school because of marriage
and teenage pregnancy. The study further revealed that students who sit for examinations perform well
and appreciated attachment in the curriculum. The study recommends that institutions start a microfinance loan scheme to assist graduates who are interested in self-employment and vocational centres
should include enterprise education in their curriculum to equip graduates with business skills.
Dorcas J. Serem. (2008) Challenging issues faced by tailoring and dressmaking vocational training centers in Eldoret municipality, Research Journal of Pakistan Home Economics Association, Volume-2, Issue-1.
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