Following the official announcement of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results, students who did not qualify for university are left wondering what their future holds.
For the university, majority of candidates who were denied direct university admittance but it is never the end of the path.
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Kenyan government, as per to Education CS Prof. George Magoha, is committed to ensuring that no learner is left behind.
The learners that received a C (plain) or lower on the KCSE can still enroll in employable courses.
Equally one can begin with a certificate and work their way up to a degree with time.
Below is a list of some of the courses one can attempt with a Grade C or below and still succeed in life;
Computer Repairs Studies /course
If you have interest in computers then this is the perfect course for you.
Learning institutions such as Regional Centre Training Institute and Institute Advanced Technology (IAT) are some of the best in the country.
Graduates from these institutions-and similar ones-are guaranteed repair jobs given the sheer numbers of people/institutions who own computers in the country.
Automotive Engineering Studies/course
Graduates who valid studies in this course separates the very best mechanics with those who have perfected the art of trial and error.
The automotive engineering course involves design, manufacturing, modification and maintenance of an automobile of cars other transportation vehicles. With this course ,one is a sure bet for those keen on being self employed or keen on working for big auto companies.
Building and construction studies/course
At the present times building a house is an expensive business.
For to join this course you only require D Plain and can advance to a degree.
Electrical and electronic engineering studies/course
It is a very attractive course that is worth checking out since it offers ready employment.
Hospitality and Tourism studies/course
This has remains among the best courses.
Having kcse mean grade of C, many colleges are admitting the students for this Diploma course.
An added advantage with this is that one can land an opportunity in tourism sector or even convert his place to an AirBnB and professional manage his place professionally.
Sales and Marketing studies/course
The various companies are looking for people who can market their products.
As a result taking such a course won’t be a bad idea. This equips you for the job market and also gives you knowledge on how to start and push your own products in the market.
Journalism & Mass Communication studies/course
It is also one of the courses which doesn’t require a degree to get started.
Most of the journalists we know today have a Diploma.
Also one needs is to have a mean grade of C, and a C+ (plus) either in English or Kiswahili. The beauty with this course is that you can start your blog and make money out of it.
Administration studies / course
To become an administrator, you don’t have to hold a degree.
Many firms today are looking for people who they can trust with the management of the company.
Information Technology studies/ course.
One can start from the certificate level to the highest levels you can imagine. This is one of the courses that will always be marketable. You just have to be good at it.
Nutrition and Health course /studies
A big percentage of people today are in need of nutritional and health advice.
Having health facilities to private individuals, the places where nutritional experts are needed are so many.
It therefore means that one can dive into the course with an aim of becoming a nutritional advisor.
Web and Graphic Design course/ studies
With a D+ you could learn this course and become a sought-after person?
Today web creators and administrators are needed all over. Designers are also needed to help in decor and and designs.
Accounting and Finance course/studies
A number of companies and business are in need of accountants to manage their finances.
It is not a surprise to find an accountant who holds no degree managing finances for degree holders and other learned people.
Above are just but some courses parents and guardians can consider advising their children about.
It is important to let all candidates who received their results be reminded that all is not lost- that if they didn’t excel as per their expectations to see them to universities.
