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Building Resilient Graduates: Moi University's Model for Enhancing Employability and Lifelong Learning in a Dynamic Labour Market
Abstract
This comprehensive tracer study of alumni from Moi University, Kenya, highlights critical insights into graduate employability, revealing a 6% unemployment rate among its graduates, aligning with national averages. The paper underscores the importance of lifelong learning and open education in fostering sustainable economic development and personal growth. It advocates for continuous curriculum updates in collaboration with industry, expanded university-industry linkages through internships and collaborative projects, and the development of transferable skills like critical thinking and the much-needed digital literacy as students progress from campus to their chosen career paths. These strategies aim to enhance graduates’ resilience in a rapidly evolving global economy. The study, employing a mixed-methods approach, identified key areas for improvement: enhancing practical skills, integrating technology into education, and strengthening university-industry partnerships. Employability-focused interventions, such as realworld simulations, role-playing, and mentorship programs, proved effective in bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry expectations. Moi University’s model offers actionable recommendations for policymakers and educators, emphasising the alignment of educational systems with labour market needs. By drawing on the Commonwealth of Learning’s employability model and through fostering resilient, employable graduates, the university demonstrates the transformative potential of flexible education systems in addressing unemployment, supporting lifelong learning, and driving economic progress in Kenya and beyond.
PCF11 Sub-Theme: Skills Development Through Lifelong Open Education
Paper ID: 1264
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Kenya
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Africa
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2025-09
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)