Insight Training Centre in the Gambia

At Insight we train our students in hard skills, but also in soft skills, also called interpersonal skills. In order to run your business successfully or being a good employee, we believe you need both!

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The new semester 2023/ 2024 has effectively started on Monday, 2nd October, 2023.

We wish you a successful journey of academic excellence at Insight Training Centre.

POULTRY PRODUCTION & PROCESSING TRAINING LRR

The training in poultry production & processing is still ongoing! We have successfully trained 100 students in the month of August in Broiler Production. Currently we have our broilers, layer and primary processing group that is receiving hands on training.

We are very proud of our team in LRR that is doing their best to equip the trainees with the necessary skills to continue in the poultry industry. Trainees continue to come and female students are very well represented in all the course areas.

As you can see in the pictures, students are taught the most humane and hygienic slaughtering methods that are easily accessible.

This capacity building training is supported by The German Agency for International Development Cooperation (GIZ) under the ECOWAS Fund for Regional Stabilization and Development in Fragile Regions within ECOWAS Member States (ECOWAS FRSD).

Saturday orientation was a success and the new semester is set to commence on the 2nd October, 2023. Register now in our courses as registration is still open.

You can pass by our administration office in Sinchu Alhagie or call +220 276 4541 to learn more!

Active theory classes on Solar and Electrical Installation using digital technology to facilitate teaching and learning!

You can register now for our new batch which is scheduled to start in September. You can pass by our administration office in Sinchu Alhagie or call +220 276 4541 to learn more!

***Training of 220 students along the Poultry Value Chain in LRR***

The coming 3 months we will be conducting a training on Poultry Production & Processing training for 220 youths in the Lower River Region! This capacity building training is supported by The German Agency for International Development Cooperation (GIZ) under the ECOWAS Fund for Regional Stabilization and Development in Fragile Regions within ECOWAS Member States (ECOWAS FRSD).

The program is designed to train youths in competitive agro-food skills to enhance their skills along the poultry value chain, focusing on Broiler Production, Layer Production, Primary Processing & Secondary Processing.

Last Monday we have started the first session at Girls Guides in Jarra Soma with a two-day interactive Life Skills training to start their 12-day training. Life Skills training is an essential part of any training as it is designed to encourage the trainees, enhances self-awareness and promote a positive mindset.

Experience is the best teacher. At Insight, we believe in practical sessions as it enhence students understanding. Hands-on learning improves your know-how and increases your experience. See some of our tailoring students in active sessions.

📣 Tobaski (Eid Al Adha) break📣

As Tobaski is around the corner, we will have a break starting from Monday the 26th of June untill the following Monday, the 3rd of July.

We wish you all a happy Eid al-Adha in advance!

CLOSURE DURING CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

School has closed on Saturday 17th December after the Career Day.

We will resume on Wednesday 04th January 2023.

THERE IS DIGNITY IN LABOR

The Career Day was held, as before, on the last day before Christmas Break.

Pastor Forbes was invited to guide staff and students on how to sustain yourself, now that the world has drastically changed and everbody - everywhere in the world - is going through difficult times.

Pastor said: "You will either swing or sink. Transform your mind. Do something and be the best in whatever you do! Keep investing in yourself. If you don't, the economic crisis will take you". He gave a token of support to a brave staff member who asked when and how she could start a business, being employed at the same time. His answer: "Now, by doing what you need to do and you know best what that is!"

A student then delivered a beautiful poem, concluding:"Let (a) light shine on my plight".

Mr. Sulayman Bun Njie, the next guest speaker, told the audience to be a good and active citizen, adding:"Think of what is good for you. Choose the best option and go for it in a positive and polite way. Get your tools in a box and get moving. Deliver your work to the best of your ability."

Evaluation forms were filled and collected. Results will be analyzed and discussed by management. If needed, improvement training will be implemented.

The Principal closed the meeting by reminding all to be excellent and that "'I cannot do it" is not allowed in our vocabulary. On that note he wished everyone Happy Christmas Holidays.

SEE YOU AT THE CAREER FAIR

Next week Saturday and Sunday will be the First Edition of our Career Fair, 2 PM onwards, at the school premises.

Everyone is invited.

GRAND AWARD CEREMONY

Today awards were given to students who have achieved excellence skills in their chosen areas. We congratulate all participants and winners. We are proud of you!

The winners of Insight made us realize once again that we really 'train for excellence':
☆ Blocklaying: Malick Jawo, Serign Alieu Faal, Alieu Sonko, Omar Sonko, Fatoumatta IB Jallow
☆ Tiling and Plastering: Batch Jagne, Ousman Joof, Kekuta Manneh
☆ Electrical Installation: Abdoulie Njie
☆ Tailoring: Secka Sillah and Marie Conteh.

The councillor governor of NAQAA said that Tecnical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is a locomotive for development and strenghtening of the national economy. The representative of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, The Gambia mentioned that some TVET skills, hands-on skills, are going to be integrated in the curriculum. Partners from UNESCO and KOICA are hoping that the partnership with NAQAA will continue. The CEO of NAQAA, organizer of the competition, urged the winners to serve as examples for other youths.

Muhammed Jah of the Q-group thanked all the partners for organizing the first edition of the National Skills Competition. He congratulated the winners and said: "Continue to work hard and open up opportunities for others. Try to employ 10 people in your skills area in the next 3 years".

Before the handing over of awards, a cultural performance created the right atmosphere for celebration. The winners all got a Certificate of Recognition and a cash price. 😁

THANK YOU , and for giving this excellent opportunity to our youths to showcase their skills and talents!

AWARDING NATIONAL WINNERS

Following the success of our students in the National Skills Competition, NAQAA is inviting Insight staff and students to the award ceremony on Monday 5th December 2022 @ 8am on wards at Paratise Suites Hotel.

Please let us be present to cheer up our National Winners in Blocklaying, Tiling and Electrical Inatallation.

BRAVO INSIGHT NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏅

Insight candidates participated successfully in the National Skills Competition, held at GTTI.

Block laying
National Champion 👉Malick Jawo
First runner up 👉Serign Alieu Faal

Tiling
First runner up👉Batch Jagne

Solar and electrical installation
First runner up👉Abdoulie Njie

An Insight team was on the ground, including the former president of the Student Union/coach of the team and others who participated in the 3 Regional Skills Competitions.

Congratulations to our winners !

SAVE THE DATES

BRAVO, ITC CANDIDATES WON AGAIN

On Saturday the 12th November 2022, the third Regional Skills Competition was held in GBA. Just like in the previous competition sessions in Basse and Mansakonko, three competitors were represented from different TVET institutions and workshops in different skills areas.

Five ITC students participated. ITC candidates participated in the area of Blocklaying (1st position: Serign Alieu Faal, 2nd position: Demba Kandeh, 3rd position: Fatou IB Jallow) and Tiling and Plastering (1st position: Batch Jagne, 2nd position: Ousman Joof).

The winners of the regional competitions will participate in the National Skills Competition later in November. All candidates will be invited for the National Awards Ceremony, where they will be provided with the prices.

Thank you Yusupha Colley and Agnes Frempong, Student Union, for the support and officially informing management about the results and bringing some winners along.

We are grateful to NAQAA, MoHERST, UNESCO and KOIKA for organizing the competition.

CONGRATULATIONS SERIGN, BATCH and the others!

STUDENT UNION HANDING OVER CEREMONY

Insight’s Student Union handed over their duties to a new executive board on Monday the 14th November 2022.

According to the principal, the outgoing executive board was action-oriented. He said that their activities had a positive impact, like the linkage with Red Cross and training students and staff and the organization of Set Settle." Recently the Student Union selected and coached candidates for the Regional Skills Competitions.

Management handed out a certificate of Appreciation to the outgoing members of the executive board.

The principal advised the new executive board: “Support management in our objectives, unite as one, respect each other and move Insight to the next level. The foundation is put in place. There is a lot to do”.

The new executive board has 13 members. Mariyama Faye, president, said ‘Thank you’ to the students and members of the board for the trust in her. She promised to continue the good work done by the outgoing executive board.

GOOD LUCK TO THE NEW STUDENT UNION

BRAVO, WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

Management received the team of participants in the Regional Skills Competition in Basse. Two ITC winners are among them: Malick Jawo (blocklaying) and Abdoulie Njie (electrical installation). All did well.
The principle congratulated the team and Student Union coaches.

Insight's Student Union was asked by management to play a major role in selecting and coaching candidates for the Skills Competion, organized by NAQAA under the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST). ITC is participating in the skills areas of Blocklaying, Eectrical Installation and Tiling and Plastering.

The Student Union also selected candidates for the Regional Skills Competition for the Greater Banjul Area, to be held soon.

The winners of the regional competitions will compete eachother - per skills area - in a national competition, on the 22nd November.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!

ITC WINNERS AT COMPETITION IN BASSE

The National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) on Wednesday, 26th October 2022 commenced a Regional Skills Competition in Basse, URR, The Gambia.

Three competitors were represented from different TVET institutions and workshops for each of five skill areas.

Two ITC students won:
1) Malick Jawo - Block laying
2) Abdoulie Njie - Electrical Installation.

They will participate in the National Skills Competition in mid-November 2022 and attend the National Awards Ceremony, where they will be provided with Prizes.

CONGRATULATIONS MALICK AND ABDOULIE!

☆| HISTORIC MoU between IOU-ITC |☆

Today a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to construct opportunities for Gambians. ITC graduates can start at a bachelor program after having got their certificate, diploma or advanced diploma, because of harmonization of programs in Journalism, Architecture, Construction and Management among others.

ITC graduates can step in at the International Open University at an advanced level, without having to follow another full 4 years at university. Those trained during their stay at Mile II can also benefit from this opportunity.

The IOU is an internationally operating institution with recognized high quality standards. As an online university, IOU can deliver quality education at the doorstep of every Gambian. Recently a location of IOU was launched at Jarra, Soma.

Prof. Bilal Philips (founder and chancellor of the IOU) said that he is happy to work hand in hand with ITC to spread practical hands-on knowledge in the Gambia. Both Mr. Ousman Njang (vice-chairman of the ITC board) and Mr. Ismaila Ceesay (ITC principal) expressed their sincere gratitude to Dr. Cherno Omar Barry. During the ceremony Dr. Barry was wearing two caps: as vice-chancellor of the IOU and as chairman of the ITC board. He showed his appreciation to ITC for the collaboration, both aiming to improve the access of Gambians to study at university level. He also thanked the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) for their support to the IOU and technical and vocational training.

Mr. Njang stated: “Together we will achieve higher heights in education. Well educated, technically minded workers can make the world go round, moving the nation forward.” Mr. Ceesay stated that "the MoU solves the problem of ITC graduates who want to continue their studies at university level" .

The 9th of September was a cheerful day.
Insight Training Centre (ITC) hosted the inauguration of the centre in Kuntaya and the graduation of the first two batches of students in Poultry, Small Ruminants and Horticulture.

We were honored by the presence of the governor of the North Bank Region, the project coordinator of partner organisation IMVF, regional officers, community leaders, students and their families, board members, CEO, principal and other staff from Insight Training Center.

Congratulations to the students that have graduated.

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2022

With the world's population expected to increase by 2 billion people in the next 30 years producing a larger volume of healthy food will not ensure human and planetary wellbeing.

Youth - in its large number - will continue to be part of the action to transform food systems, and reduce poverty.

Join us in uplifting the skills in agribusiness of the youth.

NAQAA ASSESSMENT IN MILE II

On Thursday 14th July 2022 Insight's students in Mile II did their practical exams in either Satelite Installation, Solar and Electrical Installation or Tiling and Plastering.

Those who pass the exams will receive a NAQAA certificate. They are qualified and ready to join the workforce after release from prison and contribute to the welfare of their families and the development of the Gambia.

☆| HAPPY TOBASKI |☆

Insight Training Centre wishes you and your family a joyful Tobaski.

We will resume Thursday 14th July 2022, remaining open during the green season.

TRAINING FOR INMATES IN JANJANBUREH

At Janjanbureh prison a new skills center was launched on Wednesday, 22nd June 2022. Insight will train inmates in Tailoring and Solar and Electrical Installation.

UNDP, partnering with the government and The Gambian Prison Authorities, invested in the project. They want to improve conditions and human rights in prison, giving all Gambians access to skills training, so they can become employed or self-employed and contribute to the well-fare of their families and development of the country.

We have since long believed that skills training should include those who are in prison and need to build up their life, once they are released.

Thanks to international partners we have successfully implemented skills training and – with their support - we will continue to do so. We thank the UNDP, the Dutch Embassy, PUM Netherlands, MRC Holland Foundation, GIZ Tekki Fii, Gambian Children First, International Trade Center, British Embassy and The Gambia Prison Authority for their tremendous support throughout the years.

As UNDP aims to improve the conditions for inmates, a Legal Aid Desk and a newly built Female Wing for female prisoners and their young children were opened as well during the ceremony.

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NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Insight Training Centre installed a new board today, on the 3rd of June 2022.

The outgoing chairman Alh Alieu Dibba handed over his position to the new chairman, Dr. Cherno Omar Barry.

HAPPY KORITEH

Wishing you and your family a happy Eid Celebration. Eid Mubarak to you all.

Classes will resume on Thursday, 5th of May.

50% RAMADAN SCHOLARSHIP
☆ until the last say of Ramadan ☆

For courses (all levels) in:
☆ IT
☆ Journalism
☆ English for beginners
☆ Sales & Marketing
☆ Business Management
☆ Human Resources Development.
At Insight we want to see everyone progressing in life.

For more information and registration you are welcome at the Admin in Sinchu Alhagie, Coastal Road (opposite Hamat Bah Junction) or you can call the Admin: 2764541 during office hours.

If you want to receive a brochure, plz send us a message with your email address.

EARNING WHILE YOU ARE LEARNING

Our tailoring students also learn how to make fashionable items, that could be sold in a fashion shop. Here are a few examples of bags, which students are selling already.

We wish you all HAPPY EASTER HOLIDAYS.

School resumes on Tuesday 19 April 2022.

NAQAA ASSESSMENT

Insight students in blocklaying and concreting have started the NAQAA Practical exams today.

Students who pass these exams will be awarded a certificate by NAQAA.

RAMADAN SCHOLARSHIPS

At Insight we want to see everyone progressing in life. That’s why we offer scholarships during Ramadan (starting today until the last day of Ramadan).

50% scholarship for courses (all levels) in:
☆ IT
☆ Journalism
☆ English for beginners
☆ Sales & Marketing
☆ Business Management
☆ Human Resources Development.

For more information and registration you are welcome at the Admin in Sinchu Alhagie, Coastal Road (opposite Hamat Bah Junction) or you can call the Admin: 2764541 during office hours.

If you want to receive a brochure, plz send us a message with your email address.

RAMADAN MUBARAK to all !

We wish you and your family
a happy, safe and blessed Ramadan.

AGRICULTURE MOVING FORWARD

On the 18th of March Insight signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Radville Farms Limited, the largest producer/exporter of vegetables and fruits in the Gambia.

Parties want more youths to be attached and employed in commercial farming, in an effort to move agricultural training to the level of large scale farming,increasing the profitability of working in the agricultural sector.

Today Insight lost a committed, dedicated and skillful tailoring trainer by the name Aunty Awa Jack Jawo.

Aunty had worked for Insight for almost a decade. She was among the oldest staff at the center. Her relationship with management, teaching staff and students had been remarkable. She was at one time vice-chair of the Insight Staff Association.

We pray that Allah grants her soul janatul fredaws.

SUBMISSION UNTIL 9 MARCH, 4 PM

Insight KUNTAYA offers apprenticeship training in:
* Horticulture
* Poultry
* Small ruminants
Starting March 2022: 4 months training plus 2 months attachment.

Insight Training Centre branch in Kuntaya is currently supported by the Tekki Fii project led by IMVF and Funded by the European Union. No training fees are requested to these students.

Requirements
* Gambian youths between 15 – 35 years, who are seriously interested
* Priority will be given to youths with a grade 9 or grade 12 certificate
* Willingness to have at least 90% of attendance during 6 months of training and industrial placement
* High commitment to complete the 6 months’ training programme.
Returnees, disabled youths and female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Collect an application from Insight in Kuntaya or Sinchu Alhagie or from Regional Youth Office in Kerewan.

Interviews will be held on Friday 11th of March from 9 AM onwards at ITC Kuntaya, North Bank Road.

☆| MERRY CHRISTMAS |☆

School is closed until 4th January 2022.

VACANCIES

We are urgently looking for experienced professionals at ITC KUNTAYA the following positions:
1) FARM ATTENDANT POULTRY
2) FARM ATTENDANT SMALL RUMINANTS

General responsibilities:
- Caring for poultry/small ruminants and ensure stock is handled with highest possible standards
- Record keeping (welfare, weight, feed, medication administration and more)
- Preparing and implementing production cycle
- Ensuring a clean and tidy farm
- Engaging students on day-to-day farm activities.

Requirements:
- At least Higher National Diploma in Agriculture or its equivalent. A degree in Agriculture can be an added advantage.
- 3-year proven hands-on experience in poultry/small ruminants management
- Desire to work ‘hands on’ in a training/farming environment
- A passion for sharing knowledge, learning and teamwork.

Do you feel like you could be a great addition to the team? Interested individuals who meet the conditions specified herein are invited to submit their cv and cover letter to: [email protected] before DECEMBER 27, 2021. For the complete Terms of Reference or any other information, please send an email to the above-mentioned email address.

Please indicate the position you are applying.