Irere Claudette Quotes

We have realised, from many countries, that to be able to run TVET successfully, there is a need for sufficient funds. Many countries have done so and we want to see if we can also do it here. The government has already invested in TVET but it is not enough. That is why we need to think of other ways to support it.

Already having this platform for our students is a big step, but we cannot say we are directly going to provide the materials, but we are working hard towards providing them to the TVET schools that need them

There are about 25 initiatives needed for ensuring smart cities in Africa and we will be seeking more innovations from developers and finance them to support the community with those solutions

We need more role models, unfortunately women in technology tend to be geeky and shy away from the limelight. We don’t get to see more of them out there; hence, young girls don’t have enough women to look up to in this sector

“I believe this agreement means important opportunities for education cooperation between the two TVET institutions. I am convinced that more cooperation will come in regards to student exchanges and researches in service of this memorandum of understating,"

They need to be able to use digital productive tools. We have to ensure that graduates join labor market with digital workforce skills

"We will still educate students who are smart and relevant to the market, despite the difficulties from Covid-19.”

There is still a gap in digital literacy. Digital literacy is still at 8.9 per cent among Rwandans. This is not enough for a country like Rwanda that seeks to put all services online. We have developed a road map to increase digital literacy,

"Don’t be afraid to think big, and, most importantly, don’t be afraid to fail along the way, because no one learns when they only experience success,”

Since we all share the same thread, it's about how easy it is to get students so that they're willing to continue teaching. Polytechnic requires a high level of ability to teach but what they have shown us gives us confidence that they are capable.(Kubera ko twese dusenyera umugozi umwe haba kureba uburyo bakoroherezwa kubona abanyeshuri cyane ko bafite ubushake bwo gukomeza kwigisha. Polytechnic bisaba ubushobozi buri hejuru kuyigisha ariko ibyo batugaragarije biraduha icyizere ko babishoboye.)

ICT is a tool and an enabler, if women start using it at its full capacity, growth in the economy would be realised,

We also need experts who know how to do it and do it professionally so that we don't continue to outsource to foreigners who have learned what we teach.(Natwe dukeneye abahanga bazi kubikora kandi bakabikora kinyamwuga kugira ngo twirinde kuzakomeza gutanga amasoko ku banyamahanga bize ibyo natwe turi kwigisha)

I think young talent is supported more today compared to years back. Before it was more of academics but today, children are given space to develop their talent which is good because letting them explore it will help them do what they are passionate about.

We set rules, regulations and policies regarding the sector but we need more action. We are therefore committed to making more of these kind of cooperation happening

All in all, it was quite a good learning experience. Going forward, the learnt lessons will permit us to plan and do better. We ask schools, parents and students to embrace this new normal because digital is the only way to go”, she concludes.