This follows a successful program which saw 98 students graduating after studying and attending industrial internship.

The four months short course is being supported by the Strengthening Higher Education Access in Malawi Activity (SHEAMA) program, implemented by Arizona State University with funding from USAID Malawi.

SHEAMA is sponsoring 163 students out of the enrolled mostly those from Community Day Secondary Schools across the country.

During the opening ceremony SHEAMA’s Chief of Party Dr Zikani Kaunda encouraged the students to work hard and practice more so that they should be able to open small businesses once they finish their studies.

In his remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Dr Gregory Gamula stated that the Department noted that there is a gap in the electrical installation industry. Most employers struggle to get skilled artisans who can do a professional job. 

“The department of Electrical Engineering has developed the course to improve skills in Safety, Health and Regulations, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Domestic Electrical Installation and Introduction to Industrial Electric Installation,” said Gamula.

The students have undergone orientations for a period of five days in a face-to-face mode where they will later study online, then come back for practical hands on and industrial attachments.