SRI Technical & Vocational College
Practical Skills for Livelihoods, Enterprise and Community Transformation
SRI TVC provides hands-on technical and vocational training in ICT, Carpentry, Tailoring and Agriculture. The college equips learners with practical skills, confidence and enterprise knowledge for work, self-employment and rural development.
SRI Technical & Vocational College
A college built around practical skills and community needs
SRI TVC focuses on training that responds to real-life livelihood opportunities in rural communities, especially among youth, women and community members seeking practical skills.
Training for work, enterprise and self-reliance
Sustainable Rural Initiatives Technical and Vocational College exists to provide community-centred technical training that helps learners acquire useful, marketable and income-generating skills.
The college focuses on four core training areas: ICT, Carpentry, Tailoring and Agriculture. These programmes are designed to support employability, entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable rural development.
SRI TVC combines classroom learning with hands-on practice, mentorship, community projects and enterprise thinking so that learners can apply their skills beyond training.
SRI TVC is about more than training. It is about creating pathways to dignity, productivity, self-employment and local economic growth.
Our Programmes
Four practical skills pathways
SRI TVC focuses on training that responds to real-life livelihood opportunities in rural communities, especially among youth, women and community members seeking practical skills.
ICT
Digital literacy and computer skills for learning, work, communication and enterprise.
- Basic computer use
- Office applications
- Internet and digital communication
- ICT for small businesses
Carpentry
Practical woodwork skills for construction, furniture making, repairs and enterprise.
- Tools and workshop safety
- Measurement and cutting
- Joinery and finishing
- Furniture production
Tailoring
Sewing and garment-making skills for self-employment, fashion and local enterprise.
- Sewing machine operation
- Pattern drafting
- Garment construction
- Repairs and alterations
Agriculture
Sustainable farming and agribusiness skills for food security and rural livelihoods.
- Sustainable agriculture
- Kitchen gardens
- Poultry and farm management
- Value chains and records
ICT Department
Digital skills for modern opportunities
The ICT programme prepares learners to use computers and digital tools confidently for education, office work, communication, entrepreneurship and access to information.
In rural communities, ICT skills open doors to employment, online services, business records, digital communication and continued learning.
Computer Basics; Keyboard, mouse, file management and safe computer use.
Office Tools; Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and document preparation.
Internet Skills; Email, research, online forms, digital communication and safety.
Business ICT; Simple records, posters, typing services and digital enterprise support.
Carpentry Department
Hands-on woodwork for construction and enterprise
The Carpentry programme equips learners with practical woodwork skills that can support employment, self-employment and local production of furniture and household items.
Learners are introduced to workshop safety, accurate measurement, tool handling, joinery, finishing and the discipline needed to produce quality work.
Workshop Safety; Safe use of tools, materials and protective practices.
Measurement; Marking, cutting, accuracy and material planning.
Joinery; Basic joints, assembly, strengthening and finishing.
Enterprise; Costing, customer orders, repairs and small carpentry businesses.
Tailoring Department
Garment-making skills for income and creativity
The Tailoring programme supports learners to gain practical sewing and garment-making skills that can lead to self-employment, small business development and local service provision.
Training focuses on machine handling, stitching, measurements, pattern work, garment construction, repairs and customer-focused tailoring services.
Machine Operation; Basic sewing machine use, care and safe handling.
Measurements; Taking body measurements and preparing simple patterns.
Garment Construction; Cutting, stitching, finishing and quality control.
Tailoring BusinessRepairs, alterations, pricing and customer service.
Agriculture Department
Sustainable farming for food security and livelihoods
The Agriculture programme is rooted in the realities of rural communities such as Okana, where agriculture remains central to livelihoods, food production and resilience.
Learners gain practical knowledge in sustainable agriculture, kitchen gardens, poultry, farm records, value chains and entrepreneurship so they can improve productivity and income.
Sustainable Farming; Soil health, ecological practices and responsible land use.
Kitchen Gardens; Nutritious household food production using small spaces.
Poultry; Basic poultry care, feeding, hygiene and productivity.
Agribusiness; Records, value chains, marketing and income generation.
Learning Model
How training is delivered at SRI TVC
SRI TVC uses practical, learner-centred methods that connect training to real community needs, employment and enterprise opportunities.
Classroom Learning
Learners receive basic theory, safety knowledge, concepts and guided instruction.
Hands-on Practice
Training emphasizes doing, practicing, producing and solving real problems.
Enterprise Skills
Learners are introduced to customer service, costing, record keeping and markets.
Community Application
Skills are linked to community needs, livelihoods and practical development work.
Training Facilities
Spaces that support practical learning
SRI TVC’s learning environment is designed to support applied training, community learning, skills development and enterprise preparation.
ICT Learning Space
A digital learning space for computer practice, internet access and ICT training.
Carpentry Workshop
A workshop environment for tool use, woodwork practice, production and repairs.
Tailoring Workshop
A practical space for sewing, garment construction and tailoring enterprise training.
Agriculture Demonstration Area
Demonstration plots and farming spaces for practical agriculture learning.
Admissions & Enquiries
Start your skills journey with SRI TVC
SRI TVC welcomes learners interested in practical skills for employment, self-employment, enterprise and community transformation.
For current intake dates, course duration, fees, certification details and requirements, please contact SRI TVC directly.
- Who can apply?
Youth, school leavers, women, community members and anyone seeking practical skills.
- Available programmes
ICT, Carpentry, Tailoring and Agriculture.
- Training style
Practical, hands-on and community-centred.
Contact
Call, 0729 848 380
Email, info@srikenya.org
Programme Enquiry Form: Send an enquiry about joining SRI TVC.
SRI TVC
Train for a skill. Build a livelihood. Strengthen your community.
SRI TVC is committed to practical training that empowers learners with useful skills in ICT, Carpentry, Tailoring and Agriculture. Join us, partner with us or support technical and vocational training in Okana.
Sustainable Rural Initiatives
SRI empowers rural communities through youth development, sustainable agriculture, education, health, sports, research and community-led innovation.
Activities
Contact us
- Physical Address: SRI Community Centre, Namba Okana,
Kisumu County, Kenya - Phone: 0721 917 468
- Email: sec@srikenya.org
- Website: www.srikenya.org