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| Type | Education Foundation |
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The Foundation for Technical Education (FTE) is a philanthropic organization based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Francis Brochon, a French electronics engineer and entrepreneur, founded FTE in 2003.
FTE works with developing countries that are in need of technical training.
FTE has developed a 5-step education model emphasizing the development of employable skills needed for a successful career as a technician.
The five principles of the FTE Education Model [1] are:
The Kilimanjaro International Institute for Telecommunications, Electronics and Computers (KIITEC) is the successful pilot education project introduced by FTE in 2004 that encompasses all five principles of the FTE Education Model. [2] [3]
Based in Arusha, Tanzania, KIITEC is a leading technical education centre supplying skilled and competent technicians to meet the needs of local industries. [4] KIITEC is registered and accredited by the National Council for Technical Education. Successful graduates are awarded a 3-year National Technical Award Level Six (NTA-6) Diploma. [5]
Today, FTE works in collaboration with its partner ADEI who oversees and executes the on the ground actions of KIITEC through volunteering initiatives. [6]
Negotiations are underway in Kenya, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda to work with existing technical education institutions.
The FTE Education Model relies on shared responsibilities based on international expertise but local ownership, entrusting the coordination and management to the local leadership team of the schools.
To date, partnerships have been fostered with:
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