East Africa Careers Guidance Practitioners Association

Encouraging life long learning

ABOUT US

The East Africa Careers Guidance Practitioners Association (EACGPA) started working in East Africa, comprising of Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda & now Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan, since 2002. It is a registered charity in the UK since 2009

Registered Charity no: 1131450.

OUR EXPERTISE

Providing training for Careers Advisers (CA), Careers Teachers (CT) and supporting schools with a Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme.

ETHOS

To encourage the individual, society and countries in East Africa to make choices to improve their futures by:

Raising Aspirations

Inspiring youths about the benefits of education and the training they can receive.

Supporting transition

Facilitating entry into courses and guiding on interview skills, CV writing and communicating with colleges and employers

Improving Retention

Mediating to reduce drop-outs and ensure students complete their training.

Empowering the disadvantaged

Targeted support for students with specific needs to fulfil their dreams

Encouraging lifelong learning

Careers Guidance is required during the entire working life of individuals, as they make choices in their working and learning.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

EACGPA is a member of:

1. The Careers Development Institute (CDI of the UK &
2. The International Association of Educational, Vocational Guidance (IAEVG)

SPONSOR A CAREERS TEACHER FOR £40

Boosting the economy with a high quality workforce helps build a stronger society. Well-trained, experience teachers can inspire young Africans, elevate the living standards of families and help employers find qualified and motivated employees.