Insight Training Centre in the Gambia

21/08/2026

This morning, the Gambian Red Cross team led by Abubacarr Darboe visited Insight Training Centre Basse Annex to map out the possibility of partnering with the institution and help Migrants with valuable skills training for the future.
The Centre Manager welcomed the idea and added that the initiative will go a long way in solving the issues of irregular migration. The importance of skills training is vital for self reliance and sustainability.
Together, we can build a better Gambia.

18/08/2026

Insight Training Centre Basse Annex Students on Attachment

Females are bridging the gender gaps in the skills industry. Meet Kaddijatou Sanyang, a hardworking Plumbing student on attachment at Insight Training Centre Basse Annex. She aspires to become the first professionally qualified female plumber in URR. Register with us today and become one like her tomorrow.

17/08/2026

Insight Training Centre Basse Annex welding students on attachment focus on grinding and painting of desks for a fine finishing for today. If you want to enhance your skills on Welding and Carpentry, then this is your opportunity. You can register with us today as admission is on for the September semester.

15/08/2026

13/08/2026

This afternoon, Insight Training Centre Basse Annex, in collaboration with the MRC Holland Foundation, organized a tree planting exercise at the centre's premises. The activity aimed to promote environmental awareness and contribute to greening the community. The initiative successfully added greenery to the centre’s environment, fostering a sense of environmental responsibility among participants. It is expected that these trees will grow to provide shade, improve air quality, and serve as a lasting reminder of the community's commitment to sustainability. This collaborative effort underscores the importance of environmental conservation and community participation. Both Insight Training Centre Basse Annex and MRC Holland Foundation expressed their commitment to organizing more such activities in the future.

13/08/2026

The Insight Training Centre Basse Annex, in partnership with Ebrima Migrant and MRC Holland Foundation, is conducting interviews with over 30 backway returnees to identify their needs and provide them with skills training. This initiative aims to support their reintegration and empower them with valuable skills for the future.
The Director General Mr. Ismaila Ceesay applauded the gesture and added that it is a life changing opportunity for the beneficiaries. The beneficiaries need to take it seriously and understand that it is a rare opportunity.
Other speakers including the MRC Holland Foundation Cordinator Dr. Henriette Brummer Sonko, Ebrima Migrant and the Centre Manager Momodou A Ceesay expressed similar sentiments

13/08/2026

💻 It's Lecture Time!

Our ICT lecturer, Mr. Sheriff Joof, is guiding students through the fundamentals of ICT, bringing knowledge, energy, and passion into the classroom.

At Insight Training Centre, learning extends beyond the classroom—it's about acquiring practical knowledge and skills that prepare you for the future.

📚Have you applied for our September intake yet?

Join us and experience the enthusiasm our lecturers bring to every lesson!

Your future starts here.

Enrol today!

11/08/2026

GIZ Hands Over Tailoring Startup Equipment to Graduates of Insight Training Centre

On Thursday, July 30 2026, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) handed over 10 sets of tailoring startup equipment, including modern industrial sewing machines, to 10 outstanding graduates from the GIZ-sponsored tailoring scholarship program at Insight Training Centre. The beneficiaries were selected from a group of 20 students who completed their training and graduated on May 6, 2026. This equipment is designed to help the graduates establish their own tailoring businesses and transition into self-employment.

During the presentation of the equipment, Mr Kawsu Sillah, the GIZ National Coordinator in The Gambia, emphasised that this initiative is part of GIZ's commitment to promoting youth empowerment through skills development and entrepreneurship.

He explained that the startup equipment will enable the recipients to launch their businesses, achieve financial independence, and make a significant contribution to the country's socio-economic development.

Mr Ismaila Ceesay, the Director General of Insight Training Centre, received the equipment on behalf of the institution. He expressed gratitude to GIZ for its ongoing partnership and investment in the future of Gambian youth. He noted that the donation reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that graduates not only acquire technical skills but also receive the support needed to establish sustainable livelihoods.

"This is not the first time Insight Training Centre has successfully secured startup equipment for our graduates," Mr Ceesay stated. "At Insight, we aim to produce CEOs and entrepreneurs who will contribute to the country's development. We train our students to become job creators rather than job seekers, which is why we continue to mobilise resources that help them start their own businesses."

Mr Ceesay also thanked GIZ and other previous development partners for their continued support in empowering young people through technical and vocational education.
The equipment was formally received by Head of School Mr. Alagie Jawo, on behalf of Insight Training Centre.

This handover marks another milestone in the longstanding partnership between GIZ and Insight Training Centre, focusing on equipping young Gambians with practical skills, entrepreneurial opportunities, and the resources necessary to build sustainable careers.

Today, August 11, 2016, the Insight Training Centre presented the machines to the selected students during a ceremony at the Sinchu Alagie Campus.

The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to GIZ and the Insight Training Centre for their generous support and promised to use the resources for their intended purpose.

10/08/2026

🎓 HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR THE AMPUTEE SCHOLARSHIP YET?

Don’t miss your chance to gain valuable skills and build a brighter future! 💪🏾✨

The Insight Training Centre’s Amputee Scholarship offers individuals with limb loss the opportunity to access skills training, helping them take a step towards greater independence and economic empowerment.

If you’ve been considering applying, let this serve as your reminder: don’t wait! 📢

📌 Apply now and take the next step toward your future.

Your disability should never limit your dreams. Skills can open doors, and opportunity begins with that first step.

👉🏾 Have you applied yet? If not, apply today!

08/08/2026

EMPOWERING WOMEN FOOD VENDORS WITH SKILLS FOR SAFER AND STRONGER BUSINESSES

Over the past two weeks, the Insight Training Centre hosted a practical Food Vendor Training aimed at equipping women street food vendors with essential knowledge and skills to enhance their businesses, improve their livelihoods, and implement effective food safety practices.

This training was funded by the International Trade Centre (ITC) through the WACA Livelihoods Programme, which supports efforts to strengthen the capacity and economic resilience of women engaged in street food vending.

Participants received hands-on training in food hygiene and sanitation, safe food preparation and storage, personal hygiene and food handling, customer service and communication, as well as basic business management, including pricing, record keeping, and cost control.

Through demonstrations, group discussions, and practical exercises, participants were able to relate the lessons to their daily work and acquire skills that they can immediately apply in their businesses.

The training is anticipated to lead to safer food vending practices, improved customer service, stronger businesses, and better livelihoods for women in communities along the Kotu Stream.

At the Insight Training Centre, we believe that skills create opportunities and that empowered women build stronger communities. 💪🏽

A heartfelt thank you to ITC and the WACA Livelihoods Programme for supporting this important initiative.