The government has directed beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) On-the-Job Experience (OJE) programme to reselect their skills after completing training.
In a public notice issued on Thursday, April 30, NYOTA asked beneficiaries under Lots 1 and 2 in 14 counties who had undertaken the Socio-Emotional Skills Development (SESD) training to revise their skill choices.
“NYOTA Project OJE beneficiaries from Lot 1 & 2 counties who have completed their SESD training can now revise their skill selections,” read notice in part.
NYOTA Directs On-the-Job Experience Beneficiaries in 14 Counties to Revise Skills
The directive targets youth in Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, and Homa Bay counties.
Other affected counties are Kisii, Nyamira, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Kisumu, Migori, Siaya, and Vihiga.
NYOTA stated that beneficiaries can revise their skill selections by dialling *254#, selecting the OJE programme, and completing the skills revision process.
“You will receive an SMS from our official number with further guidelines,” the notice added.
According to NYOTA, choosing the right skills improves employability by equipping beneficiaries with competencies that match labour market demands.
It also enhances workplace productivity, as individuals are more likely to perform effectively when placed in roles that align with their training and strengths.
The initiative further notes that proper skill selection helps reduce the persistent challenge of labour market skill mismatch, where job seekers lack the specific skills required by employers.
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How NYOTA OJE Programme Progresses Beneficiaries
The directive comes days after beneficiaries completed the OJE training exercise, which is intended to help them secure employment.
During the training period, each beneficiary received a monthly stipend of Ksh 6,000 for six months.
Upon completion of the 20-day SESD training, beneficiaries will transition into a five-month apprenticeship under experienced master craftsmen to gain hands-on, industry-relevant skills.
At the end of the apprenticeship period, participants will undertake an assessment administered by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Successful candidates will receive certification recognizing their competencies and enhancing their employability prospects.
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About the NYOTA OJE Component
The OJE component is a key intervention under the NYOTA Project, focusing on youth employability through apprenticeship and workplace-based learning. It empowers young people across the 47 counties through structured workplace exposure.
It targets over 90,000 youths aged between 18 and 29 nationwide.
The programme is designed to equip young people with relevant soft and technical skills through apprenticeship-based learning, leveraging master craftsmen and employers to ensure participants acquire practical, industry-relevant competencies.
